Grand Circle of the Island - All the Island in a Day with Carlos
You didn´t have the time to read your guidebook and want to see as much as possible of the island in a day? Just let a local do this for you. This is an intense full day tour that allows you to see all of the island in one day, in a pleasurable way!
The Grand Circle includes all of the volcanoes and main lakes (Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas), and we cover the best viewpoints, from one end to the island to the other. Along the way we make sure that you also visit the tea plantation and grant you the chance to try one of the local thermal pools, all must see highlights of the island.
Expect some driving to allow reaching all of these places, the roads and views along the way are itself worth the journey, and your guide makes sure you have plenty of stops to enjoy them, and also some time for coffee break/lunch.
This is the way to go if you only have a short stay on the island, or if you want a first introduction to all of it before you explore it on your own.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vista do Rei Miradouro, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel 9555-000 Portugal
The most visited view over the lakes, with the old abandoned hotel on the background.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sete Cidades, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores
View the lakes from the inside of the crater.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal
Get the best view up the volcano mountain from impressive Lagoa do Fogo
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, Gorreana, Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal
Visit the Tea Plantation and Factory, taste local tea and get the chance to buy it too
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Best view overlooking the Furnas Valley
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa das Furnas, Sao Miguel 9675 Portugal
Visit the lake of Furnas
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Furnas, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel, Azores
Visit the village of Furnas, having the chance to taste some local delicacies cooked on the waters of the volcano, or choose to have a bath on one of the local thermal pools "Terra Nostra Park" or "Poça D. Beija" (please note that tickets are not included - aprox. time allowed to bath 1.30h)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Estrada Regional Achada, 011, Sao Miguel 9630-024 Portugal
Visit the beautiful waterfall at this park in Nordeste
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nordeste, Nordeste, Sao Miguel, Azores
Visit the far East point of the island, with beautiful views over the coast.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Poca da Dona Beija, Lomba das Barracas 1, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-044 Portugal
Choose from on of the thermal pools at Furnas
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parque Terra Nostra, Largo Marques da Praia e Monfort 2, Furnas, Povoacao, Sao Miguel 9675-037 Portugal
Choose from on of the thermal pools at Furnas
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Vehicle up to 3 People
1/19/2021 - 3/6/2025Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM |
Vehicle up to 2 People
6/13/2019 - 3/6/2025Monday - Sunday : | 08:00 AM - 01:30 PM |
Duration: 7 To 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up on the defined area, including Cruise Ships and Airport.
For other pick-up locations please inquiry us.
Pick-up time: Anytime between 8:00 -13:30 depending on your needs.
Please inform us of your preferred pick-up time.
Airports- Nordela Airport, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Portugal
Ports
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.