Furnas: Mystic Tour (w/Dinner) - Hot Springs

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Visit the Furnas Lagoon. Enjoy Furnas true mysticism at night. Indulge your taste buds with the traditional Furnas Stew. Sip your body and soul in hot springs at nightfall (entry not included).

Highlights

  • Nature and geothermal walk at Lagoa das Furnas
  • Dinner of the Furnas geo-cooked stew 'Cozido das Furnas'
  • Hot spring Thermal Baths at nightfall (Entry charged separately)
  • Tasting of Mineral Waters followed by of Local Pastry
  • Flexible, knowledgeable and attentive local Tour Guide

Description

Furnas, nestled within the Furnas volcano crater on the eastern side of São Miguel island, also known as Caldera, has flourished over time amidst its verdant exotic vegetation and abundant mineral and thermal water spring. - We'll start this tour by sightseeing some of the beautiful coastline landscapes and the islet of Vila Franca do Campo while we drive towards Furnas. - Secondly we'll visit the “Lagoa das Furnas” (Furnas Lagoon), naturally nestled within the “Caldera das Furnas,” stands out as a prominent attraction for tourists, hikers, biologists, and bird watchers alike, owing to its diverse array of endemic and invasive flora and fauna species freely roaming this area (non-dangerous). Being an area so rich in geo thermal activity, here the locals improvised an unique way of taking advantage of this for cooking an unique portuguese dish: the 'Cozido das Furnas', a mix of meats, vegetables and tubers that are slowly cooked underground for 6-7 hours. - As part of the gastronomical experience of this tour we'll try the aforementioned geo-cooked stew at a traditional local restaurant with Starter, Main Course, Drinks, Desserts and Coffee/Tea included in the menu (vegetarian option available and alternative dishes for children with pre-warning). - Sip your body and soul into the hotsprings pools of Poça da Dona Beija. At a temperature between 37-39ºC (99-102ºF), surrounded by a scenario of splendid vegetation enriched by bird sounds, this outdoor thermals are always under high demand, especially during the golden hour of the day. The switch from dusk to night make it a true moment of relaxation and contemplation that'll take your mind off the daily routine and all the worries. The rich ferrous waters are famous for its therapeutical and cosmetic effects. The hot springs ticket is not included. Book it online on “Dona Beija” website (16€ per adult) for the 20h30 slot, if not available, for 19h00 (night time experience not available at 19h00 during summer). We can book the tickets for you: total fee of 17€ (16€ + 1€) charged during the tour in cash (euros). Please confirm with us after booking what choice you prefer and guarantee your spot inside. A direct booking with WildScape Azores guarantees an all included package. - We'll finish off our tour admiring the impressive boiling water pools at Furnas village during the night time: a smoke and lights show given by nature awaits you, an unique experience in the Azores. Have a taste of the rich mineral waters springs, a challenge with different levels and enjoy a local homemade sweet delicacy to clean your palate after. Return to your accommodation relaxed and without a worry in a safe environment with our expert guides taking the wheel. (We may need to adjust the dinner and thermals hours, depending on the availability of the day.)

Includes

9-seater Van with A/C and panoramic windshield Local Knowledgeable Tour Guide Dinner of traditional 'Cozido das Furnas' - Furnas stew (vegetarian option available - Starter, Main Dish, Drinks, Dessert, and Coffee/Tea) Tasting of a local sweet delicacy Water Bottle Tours Insurance

Important Information

  • If you have low blood pressure, a slow heart rate, circulatory problems or related health issues please consult with your physician before entering hot thermal baths, it's usually not recommended.

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