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The 15 Portugal Volcano Tours That Earn Their Price

60 tours  ·  from $39 a head

Good portugal volcano tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer - Laurissilva forest gives the walk its character
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Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

1.Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 8 hours · from $39Our pick

Travel from Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, or Machico to Queimadas Natural Park, then follow a self-guided 13 km levada trail through ancient Laurissilva forest. You’ll pass waterfalls and four tunnels, with clear route instructions, a digital map, and roughly five hours to finish.

“It was a fun ride. Filipe is such a wonderful guide. He is local and he can recommend and provide any questions you need to know about Madeira. We were talking a lots along the way and it made the trip too short lol. I highly recommend this company”

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São Miguel 2-Day Tour: Sete Cidades, Fogo, Furnas & Nordeste - Furnas puts volcanic cooking on your plate
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São Miguel 2-Day Tour: Sete Cidades, Fogo, Furnas & Nordeste

2.São Miguel 2-Day Tour: Sete Cidades, Fogo, Furnas & Nordeste

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 733 reviews · 2 days · from $146

Cover São Miguel’s main sights in two days with a local guide such as Pedro, Carlos, or Henrique. Visit Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, Nordeste, plantations, waterfalls, and thermal pools in a van limited to eight people. Meals and hot spring entry cost extra.

“Our guide, Carlos, was informative, flexible, humorous, and a good driver. He showed interest in our travels, and was eager to please us.”

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Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included. - Sete Cidades, twin lakes, and a village stop
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Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

3.Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 668 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Spend eight hours crossing São Miguel by Jeep, from the Sete Cidades crater rim and twin lakes to Lagoa do Fogo viewpoints. Guides such as Sergio, Eduardo, Mariano, and Daniel add local stories, while a traditional lunch with wine, beer, or soft drinks is included.

“The best way to see some of the greatest parts of the island! Our guide Marco was amazing! So much info + the sites were incredible.”

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São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch - Pico do Carvão and the first views
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São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch

4.São Miguel: Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 565 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Spend a full day touring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada, with stops at Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Salto do Cabrito, and Santa Bárbara Beach. Guides such as Joaquim, Bruno, and João lead small-group van tours, adjust stops for fog and rain, and include a traditional Azorean lunch with drinks and dessert.

“Although the weather didn’t cooperate and we couldn’t see both lakes in their full beauty, the tour was absolutely perfect — mainly thanks to our amazing guide Joaquim, who truly went above and beyond! He did everything he could to make the most of the day, even adding extra stops that weren’t part of the original itinerary — like the pineapple plantation and the stunning Santa Bárbara beach — just to make up for what we missed due to the fog and rain. That kind of dedication made all the difference! Lunch at the restaurant in Lagoa was another highlight — from the wine and main course to the dessert,…”

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Furnas: Tea Plantations, Lake and Volcano Guided Tour - Starting early at Gorreana Tea Plantation
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Furnas: Tea Plantations, Lake and Volcano Guided Tour

5.Furnas: Tea Plantations, Lake and Volcano Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 511 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Join a guide such as André, Mario, Leandra, or Carlos for an eight-hour visit to Gorreana Tea Plantation, Furnas, Terra Nostra Park, volcanic calderas, Vila Franca viewpoints, and a pineapple farm. Bring swimwear and budget extra for park entry, hot springs, and lunch.

“Mario was very knowledgeable. He was able to answer all our questions. He also had a great sense of humour. We all thoroughly enjoyed our day!!”

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São Miguel: Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour with Lunch - Santa Iria and Pico do Ferro: two different views
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São Miguel: Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour with Lunch

6.São Miguel: Furnas Volcano & Tea Plantation Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 375 reviews · 8 hours · from $83

Spend eight hours touring São Miguel from Ponta Delgada in a small van with a certified guide such as Joaquim, João, José, or Nuno. Visit Gorreana Tea Factory, watch Furnas stew cook underground, eat lunch, soak at Terra Nostra Park, and see Vila Franca do Campo.

“The guide was very knowledgable and friendly. Shared great stories about the Azores as well as made great recommendations for what else to do in the city. I highly recommend this tour to and tour guide to anyone travelling to the island.”

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Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour - Starting with a local guide and a drive through central Terceira
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Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

7.Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 305 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $53

Ride from your Terceira accommodation with guides such as Bernardo, Carolina, Dora, or Antonio to volcanic caves, Furnas do Enxofre, and the Guilherme Moniz caldera. Algar do Carvão may be closed, with a private lava tube used instead. Cave tickets cost extra.

“Great tour with extremely knowledgeable guide. We loved it!”

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Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo - Into the Sete Cidades caldera
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Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo

8.Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 305 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

Spend seven hours crossing São Miguel by jeep or SUV with guides such as Carlos, Miguel, Francisco, or Nuno. Visit Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, mountain viewpoints, a waterfall, and a local liqueur maker, with hotel pickup from Ponta Delgada.

“brilliant! We came in on a cruise ship and booked independently, docked in a different place to where we were told. But contacted them and located our lovely friendly guide. visited the whole island, loads of amazing view points, cute villages and plenty of time to explore. lunch stop on the beach and an afternoon of further exploring. Carlos was very informative, never rushed us and really courteous. and as a bonus was half the price and twice the time of the cruise organised jeep tour. vehicle was roomy and easily fit 5 in and super comfortable.”

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São Miguel: Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo - From Ponta Delgada to a pineapple greenhouse
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São Miguel: Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

9.São Miguel: Full-Day Tour to Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $82

Spend a full day exploring São Miguel with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide. Visit a pineapple plantation, Sete Cidades, Ribeira Grande, Lagoa do Fogo, and a regional liquor factory, with a traditional lunch included. Hotel pickup is available in central Ponta Delgada.

“We got to see a lot of the island in one day and the included lunch was good as well. Rodrigo was a great guide!”

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Sao Miguel: Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades Volcano - Starting at the meeting point
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Sao Miguel: Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades Volcano

10.Sao Miguel: Buggy Tour Around Sete Cidades Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 218 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Drive a two or four-seat buggy around Sete Cidades with an English or Portuguese-speaking guide such as Bruno or Filipe. Expect paved roads, dirt tracks, high caldera viewpoints, photo stops, and a short break in Sete Cidades village. A valid driver’s license is required.

“Amazing tour. The guide was so nice and the views of the tour is fantastic. During the ride I told my girlfriend ”This is the most value for money we had in a long time”. That sums it up.”

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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira - Starting at Queimadas Forest Park
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Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

11.Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 7 hours · from $46

Follow Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde levada from Queimadas Forest Park on a guided 4.5-hour walk through Laurisilva forest, tunnels, cliff paths, and waterfalls. Guides such as Alvaro and Philip add local insight, while walking sticks and torches help on the route. Bring lunch, water, sturdy shoes, and rain gear.

“Guide was very knowledgable, friendly and fun. Excellent value for money. Extra equipment provided. Easy pick up points close to accommodation. Highly recommended”

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Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Volcano Lakes Shore Excursion - Meeting your guide at the Ponta Delgada port
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Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Volcano Lakes Shore Excursion

12.Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Volcano Lakes Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 198 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

From Ponta Delgada’s cruise terminal, follow a local English-speaking guide to Pico do Carvão, Vista do Rei, Sete Cidades, and Santiago Lake. You’ll walk by the Blue Lake, visit a pineapple greenhouse, taste fresh fruit, and return to the ship or city center.

“This is the second time I've taken a tour to Sete Cidades lakes. First time with my son was a ship tour. This time, with my husband was 100% better! We spent a perfect amount of time for taking photos and the green/blue lakes from an excellent (uncrowded) vantage point. We were able to visit the village in only saw from the hillside last time. Then we stopped at another crater lake (Santiago) which was stunning! Ending with a visit to a pineapple farm and the option of being dropped off in the city centre or back at the ship. It was an incredible day with a knowledgeable guide. Highly…”

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Terceira Island: Caves and Craters Tour - Serra do Cume gives you the big picture
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Terceira Island: Caves and Craters Tour

13.Terceira Island: Caves and Craters Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 169 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

See central Terceira with a multilingual guide such as Elisabete or Rafaela, including Serra do Cume, Gruta do Natal, Furnas do Enxofre, Algar do Carvão, and Biscoitos pools. Admission to the main volcanic sites is included, though Algar do Carvão may be closed during construction.

“Enjoined every minute of it.The sites they showed us were what the information said we would see. Guide was very knowledgeable.”

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Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour - Santa Iria Lookout and São Miguel’s north coast
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Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour

14.Furnas: Volcano Wonders, Tea Plantation & Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 161 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Ponta Delgada or Ribeira Grande through São Miguel’s volcanic east with an English or Portuguese-speaking local guide. Visit Santa Iria, Gorreana Tea Factory, Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Furnas, and Vila Franca do Campo. Add a volcanic-soil cozido lunch and bring swimwear for the thermal pool.

“We enjoyed the positive attitude from Joao long with the historical information about the land and sites. Plus making new friends on the tour.”

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Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations - Gorreana makes the tea stop worthwhile
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Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations

15.Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend 7 to 8 hours touring São Miguel’s volcanic east from Ponta Delgada. Visit Furnas, taste tea at Gorreana, see pineapple growing under glass, and choose an optional thermal soak at Terra Nostra. Guides such as André, Melissa, Julio, and Rafael are praised for local stories and careful driving.

“It was a very fun and immersive experience. Rodrigo was our guide and he was a great host and by the end of it I think safe to a say a great friend as well. The lunch was very good as well and all the spots we visited were very beautiful.”

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