São Miguel Grand Circle 2-Days Tour

The most complete 2-day journey through São Miguel’s volcanic landscapes

Follow the São Miguel Grand Circle, the island’s most complete 2-day route, designed to connect its most iconic volcanic landscapes, crater lakes, coastal viewpoints and cultural traditions in one seamless experience.

Explore São Miguel at a comfortable and well-paced rhythm with licensed local guides who bring the island’s nature, history and traditions to life.

Over two unforgettable days, discover the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Furnas, the breathtaking crater lakes of Sete Cidades, the untouched nature of Lagoa do Fogo, Europe’s only tea plantations, traditional pineapple greenhouses, waterfalls and some of the most impressive coastal viewpoints in the Azores.

In Furnas, experience a volcanic valley still active today, where steam rises from the ground and local life is shaped by geothermal energy. Here you can also enjoy the famous Furnas Cozido, traditionally slow-cooked underground using volcanic heat.

For a more complete experience, you may choose to visit the Terra Nostra Botanical Garden and Thermal Pool — one of the most iconic gardens in the Azores, with a natural iron-rich thermal pool surrounded by lush vegetation. (Optional visit. Entrance fee not included – €17 per person.)

Throughout the journey, your guide shares local stories and insights that reveal a deeper side of the island beyond the landscapes.

The São Miguel Grand Circle is ideal for travellers who want to experience the island in a structured, efficient and comfortable way, without missing its essential highlights.