Where to Soak in Sao Miguel: the 6 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 & 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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4.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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5.Furnas: Hot Springs, Crater Lake & Geothermal Wonders

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

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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6.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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