Canoeing in Lagoa das Furnas

Relax on the lake Furnas in a canoe with your friends and family! The canoe tour on the island of Sao Miguel will take you to the real paradise where plants and animals live in their natural habitat. With a certified guide from Picos de Aventura, you will also learn a lot about the area and you can be sure that you will be safe. The tour doesn't require any previous experience that's why everyone can participate in it. We are looking forward to meeting you!

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Tour programme
Preparation
We meet at the parking at the Lagoa das Furnas. There, you get to know your guide and the rest of the participants of the tour. From there, we walk a few minutes to reach the lake, distribute equipment and brief you about the safety during the tour.
Tour
Once on the lake, we paddle on the clear green water for about 2hrs. During this time, your guide explains you specification of the region, especially the origin of the lake and its surroundings.
Arrival
Our canoeing tour ends at the same place where we met.

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Tour facts
- Area: Lagoa das Furnas
- Description: a crater lake, situated at the elevation of 359m, known for its several fumaroles and mud pools on its northern part. The lake has a tranquil surface of the water which makes it easy to paddle.
- Route: Lagoa das Furnas
- Total duration: 2.5hrs
- Time on the lake: 2hrs

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Included Services
- High-quality sit-on-top canoe (2 persons per canoe + 1 child)
- Certified canoe guide
- Paddle & life vest

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Bring along
- Swimwear
- Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
- Towel & sun cream
- Glasses strap
- Backpack
- Snack and a bottle of water

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability