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The 15 Portugal Volcano Tours That Earn Their Price

24 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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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

9.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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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

10.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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Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4x4 Experience - Porto Moniz volcanic pools: the day’s swimming highlight
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Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4×4 Experience

11.Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal Forest and Skywalk 4×4 Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about eight hours crossing Madeira’s west by 4x4, from the bride’s veil waterfall and Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools to misty Fanal Forest and Cabo Girão’s glass skywalk. Local guides such as Rui, Mauricio, Diogo, and Francisco lead the drive in English, with Funchal pickup included.

“Fantastic tour, Diogo gave us a day to remember, he was great fun and a brilliant driver. It was also lovey to have such good companions on the trip.”

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Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs - Climbing toward Lagoa do Fogo
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Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs

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

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

Join a small group of up to eight for a four-hour van tour from Vila Franca do Campo to Lagoa do Fogo. A biologist or naturalist guide such as Miguel, Flora, or Sondra explains volcanic geology and island wildlife before you soak at Caldeira Velha or visit Salto do Cabrito.

“Very enjoyable. Loved the hot springs! Loved the beach with the black sand and touring the bunker on the beach. A bonus to see Lagos de Fogo”

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Azores: São Miguel and Lagoa do Fogo Hiking Trip - The climb through pasture, cryptomeria, and heather
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Azores: São Miguel and Lagoa do Fogo Hiking Trip

13.Azores: São Miguel and Lagoa do Fogo Hiking Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 79 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

Spend eight hours hiking from Água D’Alto to Lagoa do Fogo with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Hugo, Ricardo, Rodrigo, and Sandra lead the route in English or Portuguese, with a picnic, trekking poles, hotel pickup, and weather-based stops.

“Wonderful! Ricardo was very knowledgeable, funny and helpful. I twisted my ankle and both guides accommodated as best they could.”

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Quad & Buggy Sete Cidades Crater Tour - 4x4 - Half Day - Cumeeiras brings the classic crater view
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Quad & Buggy Sete Cidades Crater Tour – 4×4 – Half Day

14.Quad & Buggy Sete Cidades Crater Tour – 4×4 – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Set out from Ponta Delgada with guides such as Tiago, João, or Melissa for a four-hour quad, buggy, or 4x4 adventure around Sete Cidades. Expect crater roads, forest tracks, Lagoa viewpoints, island history, and changing weather. Helmets and basic insurance are included.

“Great experience and scenery plus a great tour guide. Riding around the crater was an amazing experience.”

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From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip - Lagoa do Fogo: The Day’s Main View
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From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

15.From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

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

From Ponta Delgada, you’ll visit Lagoa do Fogo, Cerâmica Vieira, Gorreana Tea Factory, Ribeira Grande, coastal viewpoints, and Caldeira Velha. A small van, multilingual guide, and free time at the hot springs make this an easy full-day introduction to São Miguel.

“I'd like to compliment guide Mario. He explained and guided us very kindly, even though our language was not very good.. And you could see how much Mario loved this island and prided himself on his work, his attitude left us with a long lingering impression. I would like to recommend it to anyone who wants to make a great day with a great guide.”

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