Where to Book: the 4 Best Ponta Delgada Spa Experiences

1.Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas – Crater volcano and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Travel from Ponta Delgada to São Miguel’s Furnas volcanic zone in about four to five hours. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, view Furnas Lake from Pico do Ferro, see steaming springs and volcanic cooking holes, and optionally soak at Terra Nostra or Dona Beija. Guides such as Pedro, Raphael, Vera, and Andrea tailor the pace when time allows.

“Vera was a great guide, informative, friendly. The thermal bath visit was a little rushed. I didn't really get enough time to justify the admission fee. She took different routes from and back to the port so we got to see more of this beautiful island.”

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2.Full-Day Furnas Tour: Hot Springs, Traditional Lunch & Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic east with an English-speaking guide, a maximum of eight people, and stops at Vila Franca do Campo, Furnas Lake, Terra Nostra, Pico do Ferro, and Gorreana Tea Factory. Lunch includes cozido cooked beneath volcanic soil, and you have time for Terra Nostra’s thermal pool.

“Apart from disappointing weather had a great day. Guide was brilliant with plenty of knowledge. Seeing the lunch we were about to eat being cooked was a great experience. The bubbling pools also something you won’t forget! Lucky enough to be in a group of only four.”

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3.Private Guided Tour to Furnas and thermal baths.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Ponta Delgada to Furnas with a private guide such as Tiago or Nilton, stopping at volcanic viewpoints, Terra Nostra’s thermal pool, hot springs, and Europe’s oldest tea plantation. Pickup is available from your hotel, airport, or cruise terminal, with time to adjust the day to your interests.

“We loved the Triago our guide who was knowledgeable, flexible, friendly and tailored the to to what we wanted to do yet had many fantastic suggestions of his own.. I highly recommended this tour!”

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4.Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour – Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours with Andy on a private São Miguel tour from Ponta Delgada, Ribeira Grande, Maia, Fenais da Luz, or the cruise port. Walk around Furnas Lake, see volcanic cooking pits, soak at Terra Nostra, eat a three-course cozido lunch, and visit a tea plantation and coastal viewpoint if time allows.

“Our guide, Andy, was very personable and gave us lots of Azorean history, culture and traditions throughout the day. He drove us up into the mountain (volcano) and dropped us off to have an hour leisurely walk enjoying the beautiful lake. Showed us several thermal activity sites, one in particular where local restaurants cook their food for the day. We went to Terra Nostra for the gorgeous gardens and to enjoy the warm mineral bath and then off to lunch at a great local restaurant Tony’s for a 3 course amazing lunch! One of the best excursions we have experienced - definitely would use him again while visiting the Azores!!”

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