Grand Circle of the Island - All the Island in a Day with Carlos
Grand Circle of the Island - All the Island in a Day with Carlos
You didn´t have the time to read your guidebook and want to see as much as possible of the island in a day? Just let a local do this for you. This is an intense full day tour that allows you to see all of the island in one day, in a pleasurable way!The Grand Circle includes all of the volcanoes and main lakes (Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas), and we cover the best viewpoints, from one end to the island to the other.
Along the way we make sure that you also visit the tea plantation and grant you the chance to try one of the local thermal pools, all must see highlights of the island.Expect some driving to allow reaching all of these places, the roads and views along the way are itself worth the journey, and your guide makes sure you have plenty of stops to enjoy them, and also some time for coffee break/lunch.This is the way to go if you only have a short stay on the island, or if you want a first introduction to all of it before you explore it on your own.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
The most famous viewpoint! (walking distance of about 30 min.)
45 minutesLagoa do Canario
Visit Lagoa do Canário
10 minutesVista do Rei Miradouro
The most visited view over the lakes, with the old abandoned hotel on the background.
10 minutesSete Cidades
View the lakes from the inside of the crater.
20 minutesLagoa do Fogo
Get the best view up the volcano mountain from impressive Lagoa do Fogo
30 minutesPlantacoes de Cha Gorreana
Visit the Tea Plantation and Factory, taste local tea and get the chance to buy it too
30 minutesPico do Ferro Viewpoint
Best view overlooking the Furnas Valley
15 minutesLagoa das Furnas
Visit the lake of Furnas
15 minutesFurnas
Visit the village of Furnas, having the chance to taste some local delicacies cooked on the waters of the volcano, or choose to have a bath on one of the local thermal pools "Terra Nostra Park" or "Poça D. Beija" (please note that tickets are not included - aprox. time allowed to bath 1.30h)
1 hour 30 minutesParque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes
Visit the beautiful waterfall at this park in Nordeste
15 minutesNordeste
Visit the far East point of the island, with beautiful views over the coast.
30 minutesIncluded
- Private transportation
Not Included
- Entrance Fees to Thermal Pools
- Snacks - Meals are not inlcuded, but your guide is happy to stop along the way for a coffee or snack break.
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.