This thematic half-day tour about caves and volcanoes at Terceira island, will show all the different outcomes of the volcanic origins of the islands! Starting with the climb onto Serra do Cume top, where you'll be surprised by the breathtaking beauty of one of the largest craters of the Azores; visit the Algar do Carvão, where you feel the experience of being on the inside of an empty volcano; have a small walk through the trail that leads you around the fumarolic field of Furnas do Enxofre; and explore the cave of Gruta do Natal, a set of basaltic lava tunnels; visit the natural pools of volcanic origin in Biscoitos, where you can admire its amazing bay filled with black volcanic rock.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Gruta do natal entry fee
algar do carvão entry fee.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Important information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
ALGAR DO CARVÃO AND ITS VISITORS CENTRE ARE CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION, SINCE OCTOBER 20th. the construction OF “CAVE – azorean voLCANO sPELEOLOGICAL CENTER” OF ALGAR DO CARVÃO will take approximately 18 months.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
More than 1 days before departure: 100% refundable
1-0 days before departure: 0% refundable
Experience may be cancelled in bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not reached.