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- Spanish
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
Meeting and pickup
The pick up/drop off at the airport is charged an extra cost.
Itinerary
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NOTE: ALGAR DO CARVÃO MONUMENT IS CLOSED FOR WORKS ON THEIR INTERPRETATION CENTER FOR 18 MONTHS (SUMMER 2026)
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Fumaroles field
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Lava tunnel
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Largest crater of the Azores
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit to the natural pools of volcanic origin
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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