Full-Day Guided Bike & Canoe Tour in Furnas, Azores

🌋 Mystic Furnas- Canoagem + Passeio de Bicicleta

🧭 Overview

Mystic Furnas- Canoagem + Passeio de Bicicleta is an active, full-day adventure around Lagoa das Furnas, combining a scenic bike ride with a peaceful canoeing session on the volcanic lake. You will explore the Furnas caldera landscape, ride along dirt tracks by the water, then paddle out to feel the scale of the volcano-shaped scenery up close.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your day begins with a bicycle circuit that runs mostly around Lagoa das Furnas, with a low to medium level of effort. Starting near the famous caldeiras area, you will ride along the dirt road that circles the lake, taking in the lush crater setting that formed around the volcano that created this lagoon. As you continue, the route passes through Lombo dos Milhos, where the views open to green pastures and the surrounding landscape. After the morning ride, you will stop for lunch at a restaurant in the parish of Furnas. In the afternoon, the pace shifts from wheels to water. You will begin canoeing and head toward the middle of the lagoon, a spot where the volcanic amphitheater feels especially imposing. You will then paddle to the opposite shore to see a 19th-century neo-gothic hermitage, before following the shoreline back to the starting point near the fumaroles.

✨ Highlights

• 🚴 Mystic Furnas - Canoeing + Bike Tour around Lagoa das Furnas, a classic volcanic-lagoon setting
• 🌿 Low to medium bike circuit on dirt roads that encircle the lake
• ♨️ Start and finish near the caldeiras and fumaroles area
• 🐄 Scenic ride through Lombo dos Milhos with pasture views
• 🛶 Canoe to the center of the lagoon for panoramic volcano-formed scenery
• ⛪ Reach the opposite shore to see a 19th-century neo-gothic hermitage
• 🍽️ Lunch stop in the parish of Furnas (restaurant meal not specified as included)

🕘 Itinerary

• Stage 1, Bike Tour: Begin in the caldeiras area, cycle along the dirt road around Lagoa das Furnas
• Stage 2, Scenic Section: Continue through Lombo dos Milhos for landscape and pasture views
• Stage 3, Lunch Break: Lunch at a restaurant in the parish of Furnas
• Stage 4, Canoeing: Paddle toward the middle of the lagoon, then continue to the opposite shore
• Stage 5, Landmark Stop: View a 19th-century neo-gothic hermitage
• Stage 6, Return Paddle: Follow the margin back to the starting point near the fumaroles

🎒 What’s Included

• ✅ Bicycle ride circuit around Lagoa das Furnas (activity as described)
• ✅ Canoeing session on Lagoa das Furnas (activity as described)
• ✅ Lunch stop at a restaurant in Furnas (meal inclusion is not specified)

🚫 Exclusions

• ❌ Restaurant meal and drinks (not specified as included)
• ❌ Personal gear and clothing (bring recommended items)
• ❌ Any extras not explicitly described by the operator

📌 Important Information

• Duration: 8 hours
• Prices: Adults (from 12 years) €80, Children (6 to 11 years) €40
• Fitness and difficulty: Bike circuit is described as low to medium level. Canoeing is on the lagoon, pace depends on conditions and the group.
• Minimum equipment required: Swimsuit, practical footwear that can get wet (for example sandals), towel, hat, sunscreen, backpack, snack and water, and a change of clothes for after the activity.
• Recommended equipment: Flip-flops, water, sunscreen, dry bag (for phone and or camera), MTB gloves, hydration pack with backpack, trainers, and clip-in shoes and pedals.
• Meeting point: Not specified in the provided information. The route begins in the caldeiras area and returns near the fumaroles.
• Weather: Not specified, but this is an outdoor lake and trail experience, conditions may affect comfort and pacing.
• Cancellation: Not specified in the provided information.

🚀 Your Volcanic Lagoon Adventure Awaits

Cycle the crater, paddle the calm, and discover Furnas from land and water.

If you want an active day that blends scenery, local character, and the unique feel of a volcanic landscape, Mystic Furnas - Canoeing + Bike Tour delivers it in one seamless experience. From the lakeside dirt tracks to the quiet power of canoeing across Lagoa das Furnas, this is a memorable way to explore Furnas at a human pace.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) How long does Mystic Furnas- Canoagem + Passeio de Bicicleta last?
It lasts 8 hours. The day is split between the bike circuit, a lunch stop in Furnas, and canoeing on Lagoa das Furnas.

2) What is the bike route like during the experience?
The bike circuit is described as low to medium level and runs mainly around Lagoa das Furnas. It starts near the caldeiras area and follows the dirt road that circles the lagoon, including Lombo dos Milhos.

3) What will we see during the canoeing part of the tour?
You paddle toward the middle of the lagoon to feel the scale of the volcano-shaped landscape. The route continues to the opposite shore to see a 19th-century neo-gothic hermitage, then returns along the margin near the fumaroles.

4) What should I bring for Mystic Furnas- Canoagem + Passeio de Bicicleta?
Minimum required items include a swimsuit, footwear that can get wet, a towel, hat, sunscreen, a backpack, snacks and water, and a change of clothes. The operator also recommends a dry bag for your phone or camera and MTB gloves.

5) What are the prices and age categories?
Adults from 12 years are €80, and children aged 6 to 11 are €40. Other age categories are not specified in the provided information.