Ponta Delgada: Private Furnas Valley Shore Excursion
ID: GYG1250792-1916382
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Explore the volcanic landscapes of Furnas Valley on a private shore excursion from Ponta Delgada. Visit Furnas Lake, taste mineral waters, and enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests.
Begin your private shore excursion with a pickup directly from the cruise terminal at the Port of Ponta Delgada. Enjoy a flexible itinerary that can be adjusted according to your interests, weather conditions, and the ship’s schedule.
Drive across São Miguel Island and admire the scenic landscapes with lush hills, volcanic formations, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the coastline and interior valleys. Stop at several viewpoints to capture the dramatic geography of the island.
In the Furnas area, visit the famous Furnas Lake, located inside a volcanic caldera. Near the lake, see the geothermal cooking area where the traditional Azorean dish “Cozido das Furnas” is prepared underground using natural volcanic heat.
Continue to Furnas Village, where you can walk among fumaroles, steaming vents, and bubbling geothermal springs. Taste several types of mineral and sparkling waters emerging directly from the volcanic ground.
If time allows and you are interested, make optional stops at the Terra Nostra Botanical Garden, Poça da Dona Beija, or the Gorreana Tea Factory.
Highlights
- Explore the volcanic landscapes of Furnas Valley on a private shore excursion
- Enjoy a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests and cruise schedule
- Visit the famous Furnas Lake and see the geothermal cooking area
- Taste mineral and sparkling waters emerging from the volcanic ground
- Relax with a guaranteed on-time return to your cruise ship
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted according to guests’ interests and weather conditions
Contact in advance to discuss interests, cruise arrival and departure times, and any special requests
Optional stops may include Terra Nostra Botanical Garden, Poça da Dona Beija, and Gorreana Tea Factory
INCLUDED
- Private shore excursion
- Pickup and drop-off at the cruise terminal
- Visit to Furnas Valley
- Visit to Furnas Lake
- Visit to geothermal cooking area
- Visit to Furnas Village
- Tasting of mineral and sparkling waters
- Optional visit to Terra Nostra Botanical Garden
- Optional visit to Poça da Dona Beija
- Optional visit to Gorreana Tea Factory
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees to optional stops
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
