About this experience
Exclusive Holiday Night Experience in São Miguel. Celebrate Christmas with festive nativity lights, steaming caldeiras, a traditional Cozido dinner, and a magical night soak at Dona Beija hot springs.
Highlights
- Visit Vila Franca Nativity en route to Furnas
- Relax in the thermal waters of Poça da Dona Beija
- Enjoy a traditional Cozido das Furnas dinner
- Visit Furnas Enchanted Nativity Scene near the caldeiras
- Exclusive Christmas night edition
What's included
- Visit Vila Franca Nativity Scene
- Traditional Cozido das Furnas
- Poça da Dona Beija entrance fee
- Visit Furnas Nativity Scene
- 100% Local Storyteller
- Tea & coffee experience
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Since 1974, the Furnas Nativity has been one of São Miguel’s most cherished Christmas traditions — and truly one of a kind. Each December, the caldeiras transform into a magical wonderland where festive lights shimmer through rising volcanic steam, creating a mystical holiday atmosphere unlike anything else in the Azores.
Celebrate Christmas in the Azores with a magical night that blends tradition, gastronomy, and volcanic wonder. This exclusive holiday experience begins with a nighttime visit to the beautifully illuminated nativity scene of Vila Franca do Campo, where festive colors bring the village to life.
Pick-Up & Welcome
Hotel pickup or meeting point in Ponta Delgada. Meet your guide and start your enchanted christmas journey.
Stop at Vila Franca do Campo to see the beautifully illuminated nativity scene. Feel the festive atmosphere as lights shimmer through the evening mist.
Head to Furnas volcano and be ready to explore steaming vents, bubbling fumaroles, and the famous “Cozido” cooked underground. Mist and colorful lights create a magical Christmas setting.
Enjoy a traditional Furnas Cozido dinner, slow-cooked in the volcano. A warm and authentic holiday meal in a festive setting.
Relax under the stars in warm, mineral-rich waters. The soft lighting and tropical surroundings create an unforgettable thermal experience.
Night Nativity Walk
Visit the Furnas Nativity Scene near the caldeiras. Marvel at Christmas lights dancing in the volcanic steam — a truly magical holiday sight. Taste different natural mineral waters directly from the springs, and experience the unique tradition of preparing your own tea or coffee using naturally boiling volcanic water.
Finish the night with a comfortable ride back, carrying the warmth and magic of Furnas with you.
Things to note
- Warm clothing
- Swimwear
- Comfortable shoes
- Rain gear
- Towel
Terms & conditions
Exclusive Christmas Night Experience in São Miguel: a special Christmas edition, available only during the festive season.