4x4 Excursion from Ponta Delgada in São Miguel, Azores

Discover the volcanic beauty of São Miguel on this full-day Furnas tour, combining dramatic landscapes, geothermal wonders, and rich cultural experiences.

We begin along the south coast, stopping at Vila Franca do Campo, the island’s former capital, with views of its famous islet—a protected volcanic lagoon and site of the Red Bull Cliff Diving contest. Then, from the Nossa Senhora da Paz viewpoint, take in panoramic views over the town and coast.

Next, we head into the Furnas Valley, stopping at Furnas Lagoon to see how the traditional Cozido das Furnas stew is slow-cooked in volcanic soil. A tasting follows at a local restaurant.

After lunch, enjoy the option to visit:

• Parque Terra Nostra, with its exotic gardens and thermal pool
• Caldeiras das Furnas, filled with fumaroles and bubbling mud pools
• Ribeira Quente Waterfall, a serene natural cascade

We continue to the Pico do Ferro viewpoint for sweeping views of the Furnas caldera, before heading north to the Gorreana Tea Plantation, Europe’s only tea farm.

The tour ends at Santa Iria viewpoint, where dramatic cliffs overlook the Atlantic—an unforgettable finish to a day of Azorean discovery.