Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the East half of São Miguel island, including Furnas, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and Nordeste!
Enjoy tremendous views over Furnas lake and town, observe the volcanic mud pools in action, dazzle with the beauty of Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfall and get inspired by the high cliffs of Nordeste.
Lunch is the famous "cozido", the local stew slow cooked in the volcanic soil (alternatives available for non-meat eaters), with drinks, dessert and coffee also included!
Possible to swim in the thermal pools in Furnas (optional, not included).
• Personalized attention, only possible in a small group (8 people max).
• Expert guide to answer all your questions throughout the day.
• Book together with São Miguel West tour, to guarantee seeing the absolute best of São Miguel in just 2 days!
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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
Thermal pools (optional)
Any service not mentioned as being included
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Please be ready for pick-up at your accommodation or meeting point from 9:00AM. Please allow up to 20 minutes to conclude all the pick-ups.
Pick-ups in Ribeira Grande not before 9:30AM.
Traveler pickup
Nordela Airport, Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Ponta Delgada Cruise Terminal
Miradouro de Santa Iria, Ribeira Grande, Portugal One of the best coastal views of the island, from a high cliff, over many miles of the gorgeous north coast 15 minutes
Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, Furnas, Portugal Enjoy one of the best views of São Miguel Island, over Furnas town and lake. 20 minutes
Lagoa das Furnas, Portugal Explore the geothermal area by Furnas Lake and learn how the famous "cozido" traditional stew is slow cooked using only the natural steam of the volcano. 30 minutes
Caldeira das Furnas, Furnas, Portugal See the geothermal hot springs in Furnas town.
Taste sparkling waters rich in iron. 30 minutes
Poca da Dona Beija, Furnas, Portugal Possibility of enjoy a relaxing thermal bath in natural volcanic hotsprings. 60 minutes
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Portugal Check the most beautiful waterfall of São Miguel island. 30 minutes
Farol do Arnel, Nordeste, Portugal Reach the Easternmost point of São Miguel island, marked by a very picturesque view of the lighthouse Farol do Arnel at the bottom of a high cliff 15 minutes
Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, Nordeste, Portugal Enjoy breathtaking views of the high cliffs on the East coast of São Miguel island from a lookout that is also a colourful garden and picnic area used by the locals 20 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Instant confirmation at time of booking
Pick-up information required upon booking
Hotel pick-up is provided in Ponta Delgada city, please inquire about any other pickup locations for an additional fee
Pickup in Ponta Delgada takes place between 9:00am and 9:20am
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
lloydNYC7
24 Jun 2025
Another beautiful tour with Pure Azores Tours. Max was a friendly and informative guide. His knowledge and explanations enhanced a scenic and interesting day. We saw many beautiful places especially the scenic viewpoints and the fumeroles and hot springs in Furnas. I heartily recommend this tour as well as their tour of the western part of the island.
johnandkristinm
22 Jun 2025
Fun tour, dense vegetation on the interior like Costa Rica. Water views spectacular. 1/2 time spent in Small van, felt bad for people in back seats. But van was clean and newer and had great air conditioning. Driving was fast and somewhat erratic but safe. If they went too slow you would never get back in time I suppose. Wife felt nauseous entire time from the driving but in fairness she gets sick when going around sharp curves, which there were many. Probably best to do these tours before renting a car to see island because you would get the inside view or story on things. I wanted the West tour but it was sold out. From what I hear, that is a better tour for many reasons. If I had it to do over again, I would do West Side one day and East side the other. If I had more time, I would then just rent a car and explore. Overall value of tour was terrific. Great value in my opinion for price and the exposure to the island provided. Pickup and drop-off was piece of cake and timely.
Jackie B
18 Jun 2025
An action packed tour around the best parts of the east side of the island with a delicious lunch included. The scenery was spectacular.
I especially liked the opportunity to sample the different types of natural mineral waters sourced directly from the natural springs and also a few of the local liqueurs.
Joao was a fantastic guide, full of facts and local knowledge. His good humour and consideration towards the group made the day.
This tour in
Ponta Delgada
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Pure Azores
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