PORTUGAL · VOLCANIC HOT SPRINGS
Good volcanic hot springs in Portugal fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Lagoa do Fogo with a biologist guide, volcanic viewpoints, Caldeira Velha hot springs, and a small group for $56.
“It was a good mini tour of the central part of the island and Alex was a good guide with lots of local knowledge. The hot spring baths were great fun. James & Dominique”
Review of Azores Dream Tours’ Furnas shore excursion, with tea fields, volcanic springs, crater views, costs, timing, and booking advice.
“Our guide, Pedro was excellent! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the island, showing us everything from the north to the south, ensuring he never took the same route twice so we could see all of the island. We especially liked the tea plantation. This was one of the best shore excursions we’ve taken in a long time!”
Review of São Miguel’s Furnas tour with tea, hot springs, crater lake, waterfalls, lunch options, and small-group minivan travel.
“Everything was great, our driver was excellent too. Beautiful communication, a lot of interesting information, she (Andrea) was very helpful and supportive. Thank you so much.”
Review of the Furnas Volcano and Terra Nostra tour from Ponta Delgada, with tea, hot springs, pickup details, value, and practical tips.
“We arrived at the specified location to start the tour. In fact we arrived more than an hour early - and waited an hour and a half. Our tour guide never showed up (despite his deceptive tales otherwise). But fortunately we were able to hire an honest tour guide later - who saved the day for us!”
Pick a mountain, a crater or a way up it.
