Beginning of the tour towards the first capital of the island of São Miguel, Vila Franca do Campo, with a short stop for tasting the famous “Queijadas da Vila” (traditional pastry). The tour follows into the Furnas Valley, to visit the Terra Nostra Park, possibly the best example of the romantic 18th century gardens in the Azores. Here, in addition to walking through paths surrounded by vegetation from around the world, there’s time to enjoy a thermal bath in the outside pool. Before lunch, we will visit the calderas area next to lagoa das Furnas, onde assistimos a manifestações de vulcanismo secundário à retirada do tradicional Cozido e aprendemos a forma de confecão nas Caldeiras. The Cozido will be our lunch, and will be served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will learn and experience the way in which the inhabitants of this parish live with a dormant volcano, while visiting the area of hot springs and fumaroles, and where you can sample the waters that come directly from the rocks. Return to Ponta Delgada will be made by the North Coast, with passage and stop at miradouro do Pico do Ferro, a viewpoint with superb views of the parish and lagoa das Furnas.

Minimum age: N/A

(until 18 years must be accompanied by parents or guardians, , or bring a written permission).

NOTES:

The performance of the activities are subject to weather conditions and logistics.

Minimum equipment necessary

N/A

Recommended Equipment

Comfortable and closed shoes, comfortable clothing, light jacket, water, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, backpack, camera, swimming suit and towel.

Schedules and meeting points

• 09:00 – Hotel Reception
• 09:30 – Vila Franca do Campo
• 10:30 – Terra Nostra Park
• 12:30 – Caldeiras at Lagoa das Furnas
• 13:00 – “Cozido“ lunch in restaurant
• 14:30 – Calderas at Furnas village
• 15:30 – Pico do Ferro
• 17:00 – Arrival at Ponta Delgada and end of activity