Guided tour

Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

Guided tour

Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

From US$ 43.38 per person

Visit the beautiful caves of Algar do Carvão by jeep and look at the extraordinary features of a unique lava tube. Gaze in wonder at endemic plant life, see beautiful silicate stalactites, and more.

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Duration 3 - 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, Portuguese
Pickup included
Pickup at your hotel or place of stay Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Enjoy a jeep tour to the caves of Algar do Carvão
  • Visit a lava tube
  • See smoke coming out of the ground
  • Get the option to see a third cave
Full description
Get back to nature and visit the extraordinary lava tube of Algar do Carvão inside the caldera of the Guilherme Moniz volcano, 12 kilometers from Angra do Heroísmo. Travel back in time to when a basalt eruption tore a pre-existing lava flow to begin the process that would lead to the formation of a Strombolian volcano with 2 cones. Observe different geological features, including ferrous deposits and silicate stalactites, and appreciate formations that date back to the origins of the cave. Discover a small pond of rare beauty, and gaze in awe as smoke emerges from the ground. Encounter the unique flora and fauna, including birds that seek refuge inside the cave, and diverse plant life that includes species of molds, arthropods, and other groups.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance to the caves (€9 for both, or €6 for one)
  • Drinks

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Windbreaker
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 40 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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The tour was excellent! The guide was very enthusiastic about showing us more than just the caves and on way there he stopped at a few more natural attractions which were absolutely stunning! He knew a lot about the island and it’s flora and fauna which made the tour even more interesting. Definitely recommend.

March 30, 2023

From the moment we were picked up, it was an adventure waiting to happen. We drove through scenic routes to learn more about Terceira, visited a special hidden cave, watched the weather shift through various seasons, and enjoyed the Natal cave, finishing off with the best - Algar do Carvao (lava tube). You'll learn and explore things with Antonio that won't be noticeable or experienced on your own. We'll definitely come back someday and book more tours with the company.

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March 30, 2023

Da unser Schiff die Insel getauscht hatte wegen zu starkem Wind, sind wir schon Montags auf Terceira gewesen und da hatte die Höhle zu. Antonio hatte uns angerufen und uns gefragt ob er uns die Insel mit dem Jeep zeigen soll. Und ich muss sagen, dass war die beste Entscheidung. Wir haben Stellen gesehen, die mit Sicherheit kein anderer von unserem Schiff gesehen hat.

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March 30, 2023

Product ID: 117156