Guided Canoeing Tour in Furnas – Terra Nostra Azores

🌋 Mystic Furnas - Canoeing + Terra Nostra

🧭 Overview

Mystic Furnas - Canoeing + Terra Nostra in São Miguel blends gentle paddling on Lagoa das Furnas with a botanical escape at the iconic Terra Nostra Park. In one memorable day, discover volcanic scenery, local traditions, and the relaxing warmth of Furnas’ famous thermal waters.

This experience is designed for travelers who want nature, culture, and a soothing hot spring moment, all in the heart of Furnas Valley.

🌊 What to Expect

Your day begins with a canoeing experience on Lagoa das Furnas, where you will paddle out toward the center of the lagoon to admire the dramatic crater landscape shaped by the island’s volcanic past. You then continue across to the opposite shore to see a charming 19th-century neo-Gothic hermitage, before following the shoreline back to the starting point.

After the canoe tour, there is the possibility to make a short stop at the fumaroles area, where the traditional Cozido à Portuguesa is prepared using geothermal heat. Following lunch at a restaurant in the parish of Furnas, you will visit Terra Nostra Park, one of the Azores’ most celebrated botanical gardens, featuring plant species from many regions of the world.

A brief guided walk introduces the park’s paths and avenues, and you are then encouraged to enjoy a thermal bath in the famous iron-rich pool. After this relaxing pause, you return to Ponta Delgada.

✨ Highlights

• 🛶 Mystic Furnas - Canoeing + Terra Nostra in São Miguel with a scenic paddle on Lagoa das Furnas
• 🌋 Paddle toward the lagoon’s center for views of the volcanic crater landscape
• ⛪ Visit a 19th-century neo-Gothic hermitage on the opposite shore
• 🌫️ Optional stop at the fumaroles area, home of the geothermal Cozido tradition
• 🍲 Taste Cozido à Portuguesa at a restaurant in Furnas after your paddle
• 🌿 Explore Terra Nostra Park, a renowned botanical garden with global flora
• ♨️ Unwind in the iron-rich thermal pool for a true Furnas wellness moment

🗺️ Itinerary

• Stage 1: Meet for canoeing at Lagoa das Furnas and begin paddling
• Stage 2: Canoe to the center of the lagoon to observe the volcanic crater scenery
• Stage 3: Continue to the opposite bank to view the 19th-century neo-Gothic hermitage
• Stage 4: Follow the shoreline back to the starting point
• Stage 5: Possible short stop at the fumaroles area (traditional Cozido cooking zone)
• Stage 6: Lunch in Furnas, featuring Cozido à Portuguesa
• Stage 7: Visit Terra Nostra Park, brief guided walk through the gardens
• Stage 8: Recommended thermal bath in the iron-rich pool
• Stage 9: Return to Ponta Delgada

🎒 What’s Included

• Canoeing experience on Lagoa das Furnas
• Use of sit-on-top canoe equipment (as used by the operator)
• Lunch at a restaurant in Furnas (Cozido à Portuguesa)
• Visit to Terra Nostra Park
• Brief guided walk in Terra Nostra Park

🚫 Exclusions

• Any items not specifically mentioned as included are not specified

📌 Important Information

• Duration: 7 hours
• Pricing: Adults (12+): €95, Children (6 to 11): €47.50
• Age notes: Adult pricing applies from 12 years. Child pricing applies from 6 to 11 years
• Equipment used: The operator uses sit-on-top equipment suitable for this canoeing activity
• What to bring, minimum: Swimsuit, practical footwear that can get wet (example, sandals), towel, hat, sunscreen, backpack, change of clothes for after the activity, comfortable clothing, light jacket, extra t-shirt or sweater, water, snack, sunglasses
• Recommended extras: Flip-flops, water, sunscreen, dry bag for phone and or camera
• Thermal bath: A bath in the iron-rich pool is recommended after the guided walk
• Meeting point: Not specified in the provided information
• Weather: Not specified in the provided information
• Cancellation policy: Not specified in the provided information

🚣‍♀️🌿 Your Furnas Day, Reimagined

Paddle, taste, and soak, all in one unforgettable valley.

Choose Mystic Furnas - Canoeing + Terra Nostra in São Miguel for a full-day blend of lagoon canoeing, the geothermal culture of Furnas, and the lush beauty of Terra Nostra Park, finished with the comfort of a thermal bath before returning to Ponta Delgada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) What type of canoe is used during the lagoon activity?
The operator uses sit-on-top equipment, described as suitable for this canoeing activity. This setup is designed for comfort and ease while paddling on Lagoa das Furnas.

2) What will I see during the canoeing part on Lagoa das Furnas?
You paddle toward the center of the lagoon to observe part of the crater from one of the volcanoes that shaped the island. You also reach the opposite margin to see a 19th-century neo-Gothic hermitage before returning along the shore.

3) Is there a stop at the fumaroles where Cozido is prepared?
After the canoeing tour, it is possible to make a small stop to appreciate the fumaroles area. This is the zone where the traditional Cozido à Portuguesa is prepared using geothermal heat.

4) Does Mystic Furnas - Canoeing + Terra Nostra in São Miguel include a thermal bath?
After visiting Terra Nostra Park and a brief guided walk, a thermal bath in the iron-rich pool is recommended. The description encourages this moment of leisure as part of the visit.

5) What should I bring for Mystic Furnas - Canoeing + Terra Nostra in São Miguel?
Bring a swimsuit, footwear that can get wet, a towel, hat, sunscreen, backpack, a change of clothes, comfortable layers, water, a snack, and sunglasses. A dry bag for your phone or camera is also recommended.