Where to Book: the 8 Best Hot Springs in Portugal

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 4 hours · from $56Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned van from Vila Franca do Campo to Lagoa do Fogo with a biologist or naturalist guide. Stop at island viewpoints, learn about volcanic activity, then choose Caldeira Velha hot springs or Salto do Cabrito waterfall. Guides may include Miguel, Flora, Freda, Alex, or Sondra.

“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”

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2.Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

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

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada in a small, air-conditioned van. Visit Cerâmica Vieira, Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Gorreana Tea Factory, coastal viewpoints, and Caldeira Velha. Guides such as Mario, Andre, Miguel, and Paulo are known for warm, personal service.

“The trip was excellent and as per our expectations. Andrea even helped us to drop us at the airport at the end of the itinerary to collect our baggage which was lost by our airlines. Overall, we are super happy with this day trip and would recommend this to everyone.”

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3.Furnas: Mystic Tour (w/Dinner) – Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Join guide Ivo Soares of WildScape Azores Tours for a six-hour evening around Furnas. See the volcanic lagoon, eat traditional underground-cooked cozido, soak at Poça da Dona Beija, and watch steaming calderas after dark. Pickup is offered, but thermal entry costs extra.

“Ivo was an excellent tour guide and even answered some questions for me after the tour was over. He goes above and beyond. He is a new company, but is running an excellent business! I wish him nothing but the best and will highly recommend him.”

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4.Furnas: Mystic Tour (w/Dinner) – Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 62 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Spend six hours exploring São Miguel’s Furnas volcano area with guides such as Ivo, Zico, or Gonçalo. Walk beside steaming ground, eat Cozido das Furnas, taste mineral waters and local pastry, then soak at Poça da Dona Beija after dark. Thermal entry costs extra.

“Fantastic Tour of Furnas with Ivo – Highly Recommend! We had an amazing tour with Ivo in the Azores. The day was full of beautiful sights, local flavors, and great conversations that gave us a deeper understanding of the culture and history of the region. Furnas was absolutely stunning, but what made the trip special was how Ivo shared stories and explained the history behind everything we saw. He was super thoughtful—he called ahead to make sure the restaurant prepared a delicious vegetarian version of the traditional cozido (stew cooked in volcanic steam), complete with plant-based protein. We also got to try a local pineapple (incredibly sweet and juicy!) and…”

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

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

Leave your cruise ship in Ponta Delgada for Furnas, where you’ll visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, view the volcanic lake from Pico do Ferro, see steaming springs, and watch stew cook underground. Optional time at Terra Nostra or Dona Beija costs extra. Guides include Pedro, Raphael, Andrea, and others.

“When they say the Azores is equivalent to Hawaii they are correct. It was a perfect tour on a beautiful island. Our favorite was definitely the tea plantation, absolutely breath taking. We saw the hot geysers and views from the top into the green/blue lakes. Our guide Raphael was excellent. Our only disappointment is that we did not make it to the orange hot springs and botanical gardens, but the rest of the stops were great.”

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

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

Spend eight hours exploring São Miguel’s volcanic east with a local guide such as Andrea, Rafael, or Joan. Visit Gorreana Tea Plantation, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas, and Lagoa das Furnas in a small minivan. Add Terra Nostra’s thermal pool and a volcanic-cooked Furnas stew.

“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.”

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

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

Spend about eight hours exploring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada with a group of up to eight. You’ll visit Vila Franca do Campo, Furnas Lake, Caldeira das Furnas, Terra Nostra, Pico do Ferro, and Gorreana Tea Factory, with volcanic Cozido lunch and tea included.

“Apart from disappointing weather had a great day. Guide was brilliant with plenty of knowledge. Seeing the lunch we were about to eat being cooked was a great experience. The bubbling pools also something you won’t forget! Lucky enough to be in a group of only four.”

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

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

Spend about eight hours with Andy on a private São Miguel tour from Ponta Delgada. Walk around Lagoa das Furnas, see volcanic cooking pits, soak at Terra Nostra, eat a three-course cozido lunch, taste Azorean tea, and stop for North Coast views.

“One of the best coordinated and relaxing tours. Andy was great! This was a very nice, low key, personal tour experience. We were not in the mood for rushing and wanted to spend a nice private experience in Furnas. Andy knows everything about the villages and culture. He was engaging at the right level, knew how to get everywhere with ease and since he is British but has lived in Furnas for 9 years, knows the locals, can speak fluently in Portuguese. One of the best overall relaxing and interesting tours I’ve done. Oh and the food was amazing (and gluten free for my celiac Husband).”

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