Azores: Seven Crater Cities & Furnas Volcano - Shore Excursion
Overview
Discover the volcanic wonders of São Miguel Island on a 5 to 6 hour shore excursion combining the iconic landscapes of Sete Cidades with the geothermal activity of Furnas.
Admire the famous Vista do Rei viewpoint and the contrasting blue and green waters of Sete Cidades lakes. Your local guide will share the island's fascinating volcanic history as you explore its dramatic landscapes.
Continue to Furnas, where steaming fumaroles and bubbling hot springs reveal the volcanic energy beneath the island. Discover local traditions and visit a tea plantation to learn about the Azores’ distinctive tea production.
If your cruise schedule allows, we may also visit a pineapple plantation, offering an insight into the unique methods used to grow this tropical fruit in the Azorean climate.
With a comfortable pace, local knowledge and carefully managed timings, iGoAzores helps you make the most of your time ashore while discovering the natural and cultural character of São Miguel.
What's Included
- Timely return to the cruise port before ship departure
- Visit to Sete Cidades and Vista do Rei viewpoint
- Visit to Furnas geothermal area
- Cruise ship terminal harbor pick-up & drop-off
- Professional local guide
- Personal purchases
Meeting and Pickup
Terminal de cruzeiros de Ponta Delgada
• Meeting point is inside the cruise terminal. We will be holding a sign with "iGoAzores" on it. • Cruise travelers are responsible for finding their guide by searching for their name or "iGoAzores" on the signs. • Cruise ships docking before 8am, the tour starts at 9am. • Cruise ships docking after 9am, the starting time of the tour will be adjusted with disembark. • This activity is exclusively for cruise ship travelers. If you are not on a cruise and wish to take part, please contact us first to find out the conditions.
Molhe do Porto
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Vista do Rei Miradouro
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro de Santa Iria
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Furnas
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Timely return to the cruise port before ship departure.
- Visit to Sete Cidades and Vista do Rei viewpoint.
- Visit to Furnas geothermal area.
- Cruise ship terminal harbor pick-up & drop-off.
- Professional local guide.
- Personal purchases.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Azores: Seven Crater Cities & Furnas Volcano - Shore Excursion is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Azores: Seven Crater Cities & Furnas Volcano – Shore Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Timely return to the cruise port before ship departure
- Visit to Sete Cidades and Vista do Rei viewpoint
- Visit to Furnas geothermal area
- Cruise ship terminal harbor pick-up & drop-off
- Professional local guide
- Personal purchases
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers
