Where to Soak in Portugal: the 12 Best Hot Springs

1.Furnas: Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 534 reviews · 6 hours · from $88Our pick

Soak in Furnas hot springs, enjoy underground-cooked cozido, and explore São Miguel by night on a small-group tour from Ponta Delgada.

“Our guide was named Eduardo, and he was fantastic. We were picked up right outside of our location. Born and raised in the Azores, he was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Dinner was so delicious and it was fantastic to have dined with our guide who was able to continue to educate us on the best choices. He was familiar with all the staff so it was like we were dining along friends. The sites were wonderful and the hot springs were a fantastic way to end the night. I’m so glad we booked this. I don’t think we would have enjoyed it as much if we would have driven…”

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2.Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $86Top rated

Review of Furnas night tour from Ponta Delgada with thermal baths, volcano-cooked cozido, scenic stops, guide tips, and honest value advice.

“Our tour guide Felipe was incredible- kind, caring, and passionate about the island. We got to experience Furnas by night which was beautiful. I definitely recommend you go back during the day too in order to experience all Furnas has to offer. This is not to be missed!”

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3.Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $56Best value

Explore Lagoa do Fogo with a biologist, visit volcanic viewpoints, and soak in Caldeira Velha hot springs on this $56 half-day tour.

“The tour managers are exceptional—highly knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.”

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4.Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Review of São Miguel’s Lagoa do Fogo day trip, with hot springs, tea plantations, pottery, viewpoints, lunch, and practical booking tips.

“Guide was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. it was fantastic that we are able to drive so close to some of the views/hot spots that others weren't allowed to.”

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5.Furnas: Thermal Springs & Tea Plantation Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 8 hours · from $88

Explore Furnas hot springs, Terra Nostra Park, volcanic cooking, local lunch, and Gorreana tea on an 8-hour São Miguel tour.

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6.Azores: Shore Excursion Furnas – Crater volcano and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $94

Review of Azores Dream Tours’ Furnas shore excursion, with tea fields, volcanic springs, crater views, hot pools, costs, and practical tips.

“Just a terriffic experience- No stress. We booked it again for our second visit. Well organized, Personable, interesting guide.”

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7.Furnas: Hot Springs, Crater Lake & Geothermal Wonders

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 8 hours · from $67

Explore São Miguel’s tea fields, waterfalls, hot springs, Furnas crater lake, and volcanic cuisine on an 8-hour small-group tour.

“La guia, Andria, fue lo mejor. Nos conto mucho detalles de los sitios visitados y el dia transcurrio de manera fluida y relajada.”

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8.Full-Day Furnas Tour: Hot Springs, Traditional Lunch & Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $119

Review of São Miguel’s Furnas tour, with volcanic springs, Terra Nostra, underground cozido lunch, tea, prices, tips, and practical advice.

“I booked this trip. U had to met at a meeting point so I got up early to walk there. Was 20 mins early . Waited for about a hour. No one showed up, I asked all the vans that stopped there if they were waiting for me and nothing. Now trying to fight with them for a refund is getting to be a lot. So I would never book with this company again. Unless they actually finally give me a refund. I held off on writing this. But it’s been a week and half and nothing !!!”

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9.Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Explore São Miguel’s Furnas, tea fields, fumaroles, thermal pools, and hilltop views on a flexible small-group day tour.

“I highly recommend this tour. Our driver and guide was a charming young man named Joao (John). He made my nervous wife very comfortable. Took us to tge hot springs, beautiful vistas, beach and off the beaten path. His knowledge of the history and customs (and language) of the Portuguese people was fascinating. Lunch of a stew cooked underground for 6 hrs in a volcanic hole, was amazing.”

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10.Private Guided Tour to Furnas and thermal baths.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Review of the private Furnas tour from Ponta Delgada, with volcano views, thermal baths, Terra Nostra, tea, pricing, and practical tips.

“We did this tour as a shore excursion off our cruise ship. Since there were four of us and this was a private tour, we were expecting a small van or SUV. Instead, we were greeted with a small sedan. Three of us had to pile into the back seat, and one in the front. Despite the close quarters, it was very difficult to hear the guide and several times I asked him to speak louder, but then he would go back to a lower volume. It felt like he was only talking to the person in the front seat. One thing that was fun on the drive to Furnas…”

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11.Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour – Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Furnas tour from Ponta Delgada with hot springs, volcanic cozido lunch, tea plantation, and coastal views.

“Our guide, Andy, was very personable and gave us lots of Azorean history, culture and traditions throughout the day. He drove us up into the mountain (volcano) and dropped us off to have an hour leisurely walk enjoying the beautiful lake. Showed us several thermal activity sites, one in particular where local restaurants cook their food for the day. We went to Terra Nostra for the gorgeous gardens and to enjoy the warm mineral bath and then off to lunch at a great local restaurant Tony’s for a 3 course amazing lunch! One of the best excursions we have experienced - definitely would use him again while visiting the Azores!!”

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12.Full Day Furnas, Volcano stew and hot springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $80

Explore Furnas from Ponta Delgada with hot springs, volcanic stew, tea tasting, gardens, viewpoints, and a small group of eight.

“I strongly recommend booking this trip. You'll see a lot of amazing places in one day, relax in beautiful thermals, taste local food and drink azorean liqueurs and tea. Sam is an amazing guide. Thank you for this experience.”

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