Private Caves Tour with a Geologist

5.0 (22 reviews) Terceira, Portugal
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Duration5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visits to Algar do Carvão may be limited due to visitor center works

Open (14:00 - 18:00 summer/ 14:30 - 17:30 winter). October to April close Sunday, Monday and Thursday.

Have you ever imagined yourself inside a volcano?
In this tour, guided by a geologist, we will visit Gruta do Natal (Christmas Cave) and Algar do Carvão. From here in the center of the island, depending on the weather we can choose to taste our famous local cheese while learning some of the region’s history or take a dip in one of our natural ocean pools along the way, bring a towel and a swimsuit.

The experience is a fully customizable private tour custom-made according to your personal needs and wishes.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel Pick up and drop off
  • Geologist expert guide
  • Snacks
  • Infant's car seats
  • Entrance Fee to Gruta do Natal - €9.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)
  • Entrance Fee to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)

What to expect

  1. Gruta do Natal
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Lava tube, the cave spreads horizontally where you one can see small detailed lava forms. Some low ceiling areas that require care, so not recommended for those with mobility issues.
  2. Furnas do Enxofre
    30m
    Ground steaming area with sulfur vents, there is a small circular walking path to best view the unique flora and geology of the area.
  3. Algar do Carvao
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Volcanic chimney, the cave spreads mostly vertically. One can appreciate the monumental wide rooms.
  4. 1h
    Rocky beach area from where you can see the southwest coast and, if the weather allows, São Jorge and Pico Islands.
  5. Angra do Heroismo
    Pass by
    Important Note- The remaining (Hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at "Praça velha", main square, just in front of the city hall main door.

End point

We will meet at "Praça velha", main square, just in front of the city hall main door.

Pickup details

We will pick you up at your hotel in Angra or at the meeting point, main square (Praça Velha) just in front of the city hall.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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