Lagoa do Fogo Volcano and Caldeira Velha Hot Springs
From
£51
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7h 0 mins · 4.6 (9)
View a colorful assortment of pots, cups, tiles, and plates at the Cerâmica Vieira pottery factory.
Travel to the Fogo Lake and take in its verdant shores and turquoise waters. Head to the hot springs of Caldeira Velha where you can soak in the waters of the hot springs (tickets not included).
Stop for a quick lunch break in the center of Ribeira Grande for some traditional dishes. After lunch make a stop at Gorreana, the only tea plantation in Europe.
Admire the lush green layered crops before continuing to 4 viewpoints where you can take pictures of the highlands and the coast.
IMPORTANT: If you wish to bathe in the hot springs, please message us in 25 hours after booking, to reserve the tickets.
ALL PASSENGERS MUST BE READY AT THE DESIGNATED PICKUP LOCATION AT 8:45 A.M. Delays may be expected, due to traffic or other reasons.
Bookings made less than 48 hours prior to the start of the tour may not be able to take the tour in German, French, or Spanish. Please contact us if needed.
Free cancellation
What's included
- WIFI_ONBOARD
- SNACKS
- AIR_CONDITIONED_VEHICLE
- Powerbanks
What's not included
- LUNCH
- BREAKFAST
- Entrance tickets to parks (Please message us informing if you want a ticket)
Itinerary
- Visita guiada num museu de cerâmica. Aqui, o guia explicará a importância desta arte na cultura açoriana e mostrará, também, o processo de fabrico destas peças, feito pelos artesãos. (30 min)
- Paragem em diferentes miradouros à volta da Lagoa do Fogo, para obter diferentes vistas panorâmicas sobre a mesma. (30 min)
- Visita guiada a uma das pérolas escondidas de São Miguel. (30 min)
- Curta paragem para fotos e explicação sobre estruturas históricas na área. (10 min)
- Pausa para almoço num restaurante tradicional, com comida da região dos Açores (custo do almoço não incluído). (1h 0min)
- Curto passeio pelo jardim municipal e explicação de monumentos e locais de grande importância histórica. (15 min)
- Paragem para fotos nas plantações verdejantes Gorreana e visita guiada à parte da fábrica (com degustação), onde é produzido o chá. (35 min)
- Paragem para fotos de uma paisagem panorâmica sobre a costa norte da ilha. (10 min)
- Desfrute dos banhos termais relaxantes ou visite o parque e centros informativos para aprender mais sobre a fauna e flora da ilha de São Miguel. (1h 0min)
Practical information
- Operated by
- Azorean Tales
- Max group size
- 8 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–8
- Languages
- de, pt, en, fr, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 7 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.