This tour allows you to see one of the highlights of São Miguel Island - the village of Furnas, known for its volcanic activity and hotsprings!
On this tour we will stop in Santa Iria viewpoint, where you will have an amazing view over the ocean and the cliffs/mountains of the north part of the island. Then, we will stop at the local tea plantations that still produce tea to this day - the only factories in Europe still operating.
On our way to Furnas we will stop at Pico do Ferro, an incredible view over Furnas lagoon and then we will stop at "Caldeiras das Furnas", where you will be able to see the volcanic activity at its peak.
You will also have the opportunity to bathe and relax in the local thermal hot springs before returning back to the hotel.
Posted By : camilllea2022
This tour was incredible!!! Samuel was so accommodating - we didn't have a ton of time in port (we were on a transatlantic cruise), so he was waiting for us when we walked off the ship. He was so communicative with us ahead of time (even over the weekend as we visited on a Sunday). As we didn't want to get in the hot springs, we got more time at the tea plantation, stopped at some amazing viewpoints, and walked around the town of Furnas. We loved not being on a group tour - we got as much time to shop or explore as we wanted instead of being on someone else's timeline.
We stopped in Furnas for some liqueur tasting - one of the few souvenirs we brought home! Our 5.5-year-old son was so intrigued by the island, the cows, the hot springs, the volcano, and Samuel was so patient with him & answered his endless questions. Our son loved trying the água azeda in Furnas!
Samuel was so patient & understanding with my dad's mobility too (he has had 4 major back surgeries) - he would drop us off and he walked at Dad's pace.
We loved learning more about the Azores Islands, as it was our first time visiting. We can't wait to come back and stay for a longer period - our first call will be to Samuel to set up some longer tours and hikes!!! We saw some amazing cities on our cruise, but we all agreed that Ponta Delgada was our favorite port. We attribute that to this incredible tour with Samuel!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-29 23:05:27 
Posted By : Camille_A
This tour was excellent!!! Sam is a very easy going, intelligent guide. He interacted wonderfully with our 5.5 year old and kept us all entertained. He was able to accommodate an earlier pickup due to our limited time in port. We loved having a private tour and hire Sam when we come back!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 08:39:33 
Posted By : Paul_H
A great morning excursion. Our driver and guide, Samual, was really good. He was fun, friendly, entertaining and knew answers to everything we asked. A very professional guide indeed. The sights we saw were truly memorable and the trip to the fumeroles in Furnas was fantastic and so interesting. I would highly recommend this outing and anything else done by our guide.
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Posted On : 2024-03-09 13:03:17
Posted By : 525loria
We were visiting Sao Miguel on an anniversary trip and went on the half day Furnas tour with Samuel without having any real idea what we were going to see. It was even better than we could have imagined. We stopped a few times on the way to Furnas and leaned about the island, some
History, etc. The highlight was the hot springs and botanical garden, which we will definitely return to someday, and seeing the Calderas area. Highly recommend for an enjoyable tour!!! Would absolutely use Green Corner Tours again!
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Posted On : 2024-02-07 02:57:26
Posted By : Mary P
It was a fantastic morning with our tour guide, Samuel. He was so efficient, yet laid back, as he planned our tour to Furnas, the tea plantation, and hot springs. We learned a lot about the island from him - who better than from a native of the Azores, right? He was attentive to our needs the whole time, finding the best picture spots, checking if we need a restroom or water, and more. He offered to snap our family photos, using different photo and video modes and features. He was so good at taking panoramic photos that we called them the “Sam Special”. We enjoyed this tour so much that we booked another tour with him a couple of days later called The Moinho do Felix hike. As we hiked through nature, we saw 3 beautiful waterfalls, the north coast, green valleys, and an old water mill. Another MUST see tour with Samuel. We made lots of memories here in Sao Miguel - thanks for that and for the laughs as we shared our corny jokes, Sam!
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Posted On : 2023-07-10 17:52:55
Posted By : Amanda_M
Very nice, accommodating guide. Very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend. Very helpful with the baby.
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Posted On : 2022-06-30 05:03:38
Posted By : HelderPacheco
Furnas it is indeed a special place on this planet. Furnas crater, where you will see the beautiful lagoon and you will also have the chance to bathe yourself in the hot thermal waters of Furnas specially will feel much better if is winter time. The landscape it is indeed amazing not only furnas but the entire island S.Miguel it is really beautiful. I had been in New Zealand and visited the Hobbit village were they record the movie and they could have done it also in S Miguel island very similar landscape and very very green too. Recomended
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Posted On : 2022-01-16 12:28:20
Posted By : Caroline Y
Great tour of the island with Samuel, he was very friendly and informative. We learnt a lot about the local agriculture and geography and he took us to some very interesting places and some stunning viewpoints.
We would definitely recommend Green Corner tours for anyone visiting the island.
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Posted On : 2019-04-19 14:44:06
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