São Miguel East Tour: Furnas, Waterfalls, Nordeste

Experience the best of São Miguel’s East half on a full-day tour. Visit Furnas, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall, and Nordeste. Enjoy a delicious local stew for lunch and the option to swim in thermal pools. Book with the São Miguel West tour for the ultimate island experience!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miradouro de Santa Iria - One of the best coastal views of the island, from a high cliff, over many miles of the gorgeous north coast
  • Pico do Ferro Viewpoint - Enjoy one of the best views of São Miguel Island, over Furnas town and lake.
  • Lagoa das Furnas - Explore the geothermal area by Furnas Lake and learn how the famous “cozido”…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Centrally located Ponta Delgada hotels)
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch (cozido stew, drink of choice, dessert, and coffee)
  • Expert driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Thermal pools (optional)
  • Any service not mentioned as being included
Additional Information

Explore the eastern half of São Miguel island, featuring Furnas, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall, and Nordeste!
Marvel at the scenic views of Furnas lake and town, watch the active volcanic mud pools, be mesmerized by the beauty of Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and be enthralled by the tall cliffs of Nordeste.
Savour the traditional ‘cozido’, a local…

Location
Miradouro de Santa Iria
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Concettagina_w
Nov 7, 2024
Good tour, guide was good but, I would not buy again... - The tour was very nice, the weather wasn't polite, so it was a bit grey and at times it was raining, During this time the guide provided us with umbrellas, and positioned the vehicle so we all were able to take photos from the vehicle. Over all our guide was extremely knowaagable about the area which was intresting. out guide was young and had a dry quirky personality which was rather negative regarding "general conversations that wasn't directed at the tour" Although I wasn't 100% comfortable with this talk. Its important to note with regards to the tour he did answer all questions. and did do his job well to provide us what we paid for. I personally would not recommend this tour for the reasons is There really isn't much to see besides steam holes on the ground, that aren't very attractive. All the steam baths have been closed down. Yes there are some stops with beautiful views overlooking the sea and the town. but you do not get to walk the grounds of the city which I would have preferred the shopping center stops...
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Peter_d
Nov 4, 2024
The views of the lakes... - The views of the lakes were amazing. The lunch was the best we could ask for. Our tour guide was very informative and excited to show us everything. Really enjoyed this tour. Would recommend it to anyone.
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Jeffrey_g
Nov 4, 2024
Stunning natural beauty and amazing guide - We loved this tour and this island. Hugo was so gracious and accommodating… always ready with umbrellas as it rained on and off. His love for his home and his pride in sharing it with us was evident throughout. He taught us so much about the island, its history, its geography and its gorgeous natural beauty. The lunch was delicious and plentiful. Hugo did his best to navigate around the rain and squeeze in as much sight seeing as we could. We even visited a tea plantation and pineapple greenhouses. We had a wonderful day with Hugo.
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Alissa_k
Nov 3, 2024
Highly recommend - Fantastic tour! Our guide Manuel was superb. I would definitely recommend this tour and would even go again with someone visiting for the first time. Only thing to know is that you need to book the hot springs online, separately.
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Nick_w
Nov 2, 2024
A fabulous day out, great... - A fabulous day out, great sights and friendly and knowledgeable guide. Lunch was good with plenty of wine. An excellent trip.
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Ariel_h
Oct 31, 2024
Spectacular views and phenomenal service! - We had the most SPECTACULAR experience! The views are breathtaking and look straight out of a FAIRYTALE! The pictures don’t do it justice! This is a hidden gem!! We had the best tour guide, ask for “Fraga” (Juan). He is so amazingly kind, great energy, extremely knowledgeable and added to what was already such a great tour! This was the best tour guide and tour we have ever had in any country! The lunch made in the Furnas was also so very cool! A must do tour! Fill your social media with photos that will look out of a movie!
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Abhiram_s
Oct 30, 2024
Best Highlight of Sao Miguel - Best tour of the island!!! Joao is an amazing tour guide that knows so much about the Azores islands and Sao Miguel and he really makes the experience special. Highly recommend Pure Azores and Joao specifically if you wanted to get the best authentic Azorean experience when viewing the island. The tour is timed so well you won’t feel rushed or tired - or hungry for that matter!
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Billiem731
Oct 24, 2024
Great day. - Great Day. João was our guide. Very easy to understand. Very accommodating. Travelled with my sister and my 23 year old son. Excellent day. He was prompt, organized, informative and flexible. This tour says it includes an hour at hot springs. The springs they take you to are closed 21 Oct to sometime in January. This disappointed me. João had a solution and everyone in our group joined us! He helped us book reservations at an alternate hot spring and even took one guest into town to purchase a bathing suit! He took photos for everyone everywhere we went and was the best host. He is also an excellent driver. The meal was DELISH! I have nothing but good things to say about this tour and João.
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Anonymous
Oct 23, 2024
Beautiful island! - It was a great day despite the torrential downpour. We did miss a couple of viewpoints because of the rain/fog but our fabulous guide Hugo, more than made up for them. Sao Miguel island is truly beautiful even in the rain. The lunch was also another interesting experience. I want to come back to the Azores!
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Maria_l
Nov 3, 2024
Not bad - I was disappointed that botanical garden was not included as its was promised in the itinerary. But I liked Hot springs.
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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).