Furnas jeep tour with hot springs, lunch and drinks

Hot springs, a crater lake, and lunch cooked underground

A full-day jeep tour of Furnas visits the crater's hot springs, caldeiras and thermal pools, with stops at a tea plantation, Pico do Ferro and Furnas Lake. The tour includes a driver-guide, lunch (Cozido, a local dish cooked in the hot springs for six hours), and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Hotel or port pickup is included. The route takes secondary roads to reach sites most tours miss.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour of Furnas area

• Visit Furnas crater
• Explore tea plantations and sample tea
• See Pico do Ferro viewpoint
• Visit Furnas Lake
• Stop at Caldeiras of Furnas
• Enjoy Cozido lunch cooked in hot springs
• Relax at Dona Beija hot thermal pools
• Optionally visit Terra Nostra Garden
• Visit Nossa Srª da Paz
• See Vila Franca
• Return to Ponta Delgada

The experience

The day starts with a pickup from your hotel or cruise port and heads into Furnas, where the landscape itself tells you something is different: steam rises from the ground, and the air carries the mineral warmth of active geothermal zones. The jeep takes secondary roads that larger tour buses cannot reach, stopping at the tea plantation where you taste the local brew, then climbing to Pico do Ferro for a view across the crater. The caldeiras (natural hot springs and steam vents) come next, each one a different temperature and mineral composition.

Lunch arrives around midday: Cozido, a stew that has been cooking underground in the geothermal heat for six hours. It comes with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks throughout the day. After eating, you can choose to swim in the thermal pools at Dona Beija (the warm water is said to soften the skin) or walk through the botanical gardens at Terra Nostra instead. The garden entrance is not included, so that choice stays yours. The route also passes Nossa Srª da Paz and Vila Franca, smaller stops that round out the afternoon.

The tour runs eight hours total and suits all fitness levels, though the day involves getting in and out of the jeep multiple times and walking short stretches between stops. A guide who speaks English and Portuguese leads the group. If you need a vegetarian meal instead of the standard Cozido, let the operator know at booking. Infants and small children can ride along, and the jeep is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Driver-guide in English and Portuguese.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• lunch (Cozido cooked in geothermal heat).
• unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 28 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Greenzone, Animation Turistica Lda.

Is this one for you?The eight-hour day involves multiple stops and short walks between them, so it suits travelers comfortable with a full pace and getting in and out of a jeep. If you want to swim in the thermal pools, bring a swimsuit and towel. If you prefer to stay dry, the botanical garden and viewpoints give you the same stops without water.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3).

What is Cozido and how is it cooked in Furnas?

Cozido is a local stew cooked underground in the geothermal heat of the hot springs for six hours. The slow cooking in natural steam gives it a distinct flavor and texture that you cannot replicate in a regular kitchen.

Can I swim in the hot springs during the tour?

Yes, Dona Beija has thermal pools where swimming is available. You can also choose to visit Terra Nostra Garden instead, though its entrance fee is not included in the tour price.

What time does the tour start and how long does it last?

The tour runs for eight hours total and includes hotel or port pickup at the start. Exact departure times depend on where you are staying or which ship you are on.

Are drinks really unlimited, or is there a limit?

Beer, wine and soft drinks are unlimited throughout the day and included in the tour price. You do not need to budget separately for beverages.

Does the tour visit any attractions with an entrance fee?

Most stops are included, but Terra Nostra Garden (the botanical garden) has a separate entrance fee that is not covered by the tour price. You can choose to visit it or skip it in favor of Dona Beija's thermal pools.