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East São Miguel by Electric Van, Eight Seats, Furnas Lunch
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Sao MiguelThe van is fully electric and the group is capped at eight, which changes the day in two ways. It is quiet, and there is time at each stop rather than a schedule to keep to. The driver is the guide as well, and a local one. The route works the east of the island and takes the full day. Furnas is the centre of it, the geothermal region where the ground steams and the water comes up hot. Lunch is cozido, cooked by that same volcanic heat, and it is included. At Furnas there is a choice to make. Either the geothermal area, with the fumaroles, the mud pools, the carbonated mineral waters to taste and the local traditions that go with them, or the Terra Nostra park and its iron-rich thermal pool, where the admission is not included. The rest of the route: the chapel above Vila Franca do Campo with the volcanic islet offshore, the Pico do Ferro over the Furnas caldera, the Salto do Cavalo viewpoint, the waterfalls at Ribeira dos Caldeirões, an old whale lookout in the Nordeste, and the Santa Iria viewpoint over the north coast to finish.
What's included
- Traditional Furnas cozido lunch (main course, drink, dessert and coffee)
- Small-group tour — maximum 8 guests per vehicle
- Transportation in a modern 100% electric van
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Centrally located Ponta Delgada hotels and Lagoa Town))
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- Local driver-guide
Itinerary
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Nossa Senhora da Paz
The tour starts at Nossa Senhora da Paz, the hilltop chapel above Vila Franca do Campo, with the town, the Atlantic and the Ilhéu de Vila Franca, the volcanic islet offshore, all below.
Caldeira das Furnas
The geothermal fields at Furnas, where the volcanism is visible: fumaroles steaming, mud pools bubbling, hot springs coming out of the ground. The mineral waters here are naturally carbonated and can be tasted.
Parque Terra Nostra
An optional stop, taken instead of the geothermal fields: Terra Nostra Park, and a bathe in its iron-rich thermal pool. Anyone choosing this has time in the hot water and in the grounds. The entrance fee is not included.
Costo extra
Furnas
Lunch is cozido, the Furnas stew left to cook slowly in the volcanic heat. Main course, drink, dessert and coffee are all included. Alternatives are available on request for anyone who does not eat certain meats.
Miradouro Pico Do Ferro
The Pico do Ferro, one of the best viewpoints over the Furnas caldera, with the lake, the village and the volcanic ground around them all in view.
Miradouro do Salto do Cavalo
Salto do Cavalo, a mountain viewpoint over the eastern end of São Miguel. On a clear day both coasts are visible from here, north and south.
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
The Ribeira dos Caldeirões natural park, with its waterfalls, thick vegetation and walking paths that are kept in good order.
Nordeste
Through the Nordeste, with a stop at an old whale lookout. From there the coast is rough, the pastures are green, and the villages are small.
Miradouro de Santa Iria
The tour finishes at the Miradouro de Santa Iria, one of the best coastal viewpoints on São Miguel, looking over the north coast and the Atlantic.
Not included
- Terra Nostra Park entrance (optional)
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Up to 30 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: pt, en.
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