Ponta Delgada Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades or Furnas Tour
Three volcanic landscapes, one afternoon from the pier
A half-day shore excursion from Ponta Delgada with port pickup and drop-off, letting you choose between three Azores destinations: Sete Cidades (volcanic craters and lakes), Furnas (hot springs and traditional cooking), or Lagoa do Fogo (natural reserve with hot waterfall and swimming). A live guide in English or Portuguese leads the route.
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3 optionsWhat’s included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- driver and guide.
- port pickup and drop-off.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Visit volcanic craters and lakes at Sete Cidades, hot springs at Furnas, or the blue reserve and hot waterfall at Lagoa do Fogo on your Ponta Delgada half-day cruise tour.
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The experience
Your ship docks in Ponta Delgada and you have a few hours free. The tour picks you up at the pier and takes you inland to one of three landscapes, each built around a different kind of volcanic geology. Sete Cidades draws you through crater lakes and along all-terrain trails past a small parish; Furnas sits where hot spring water and fresh spring water meet inside a volcano, and includes a traditional Portuguese meal cooked in the thermal springs; Lagoa do Fogo centers on a natural reserve with a blue lake, a hot waterfall at Caldeira Velha where you can swim, and a 4WD trail to a freshwater cascade. You pick which one suits the time you have.
The guide speaks English or Portuguese and handles the driving and the route. Port pickup and drop-off are included, so you walk off the ship straight into the tour. A small trail hike is optional at Furnas or Lagoa do Fogo if you want to go deeper into either landscape. The tour runs four hours, which leaves time to get back to the ship before departure.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Portuguese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).
What is Sete Cidades like on this tour?
Sete Cidades is a volcanic crater landscape with multiple lakes around the area. You travel by all-terrain vehicle along the crater rims and visit a small local parish, so you see both the geology and the settlement built into it.
Can I swim at Lagoa do Fogo?
Yes. Caldeira Velha has a natural hot waterfall and a pool where you can swim. The tour also includes a 4WD trail to a freshwater waterfall, and you can see evidence of ongoing volcano activity at Ribeira Grande.
What happens at Furnas?
Furnas is known for its hot springs and fumaroles (steam vents) rising from the ground. The tour includes the Furnas lake shore and a demonstration of how traditional Portuguese food is cooked using the thermal water, and a small trail hike is available if you want it.
How much time do I have to get back to the ship?
The tour is four hours, and you are dropped back at the pier. At booking, you provide your ship's name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time so the operator can time the return to your schedule.
Do I need to pay extra for entry to the sites?
Entry fees to thermal pools and natural parks are not included in the tour price, so check which sites on your chosen route may charge separately.
Operated by T4W. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 2 days ago
Ponta Delgada Shore Excursion: Sete Cidades or Furnas Tour
4h · EN · PT · at your hotel
from € 48 per person
≈ US$ 54 in your currency
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