Cave Tour in Terceira
Description
ATT: Algar do Carvão will be closed from Oct 19th 2024 to unkown date as of now, during this period we will be showing a hidden lava tube instead. On this tour you will visit Algar do Carvão which is classified as a Natural Monument, the Christmas cave, the smoke holes (furnas do enxofre).
Tour Options
Itinerary
It is a very extensive geological formation, resulting from the formation of a lava tube in the interior of the island, included in the Serra de Santa Bárbara and Mistérios Negros Natural Forest Reserve.
Furnas do Enxofre is located in the parish of Porto Judeu, in the Municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira, in the Azores. They constitute a fumarolic field, that is, an area that comprises several outlets of aggressive volcanic gases, at different temperatures, some quite high.
We will go into a lava tube that is not open for turism so it is all natural, very few people know where it is. you have the option to go in or not.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Will pick up anywhere as long as specified
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- 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 will be closed from Oct 19th 2024 to unknown date as of now
- During this period we will be showing a hidden lava tube instead. *
Reviews(43)
Bernardo was a great guide! 2 of the caves have an entrance fee. Still great sites. Would def recommend
Thank you very much, it was our pleasure having you on tour best regards Proislandtour team
Fantastic tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. We were the only two people on the your so was like a vip tour. Visited a cave that is not normally open to the public do got to see an unspoilt cave
Thank you very much, it is always very nice to read that we made another customer happy best regards António
It was a great tour, even if the weather didn't play along. The sightseeing list included the Gruta do Natal, the Furnas do Enxofre fumarole field and an impromptu drive to a small lagoon. Algar do Carvão was unfortunately not a program item as it was still closed. Our guide had a lot to tell and we had a lot of fun.
Thank you so much it was a pleasure having you on tour Proislandtour team
Bernardo picked us up promptly from our VRBO and gave us several options on our itinerary as it was raining. We saw things and learned about the island in ways that I would not have learned had we not taken this tour. Disappointed that the highlight cave was closed but we knew that in advance of booking. Highly recommend the tour and Bernardo
Thank you so much for your kind words, we work everyday to better our service to make your experience with us a memorable one. regards Proislandtour team
We had a fantastic time. . Our guide was Amazing and so knowledgeable and very helpful along with fun!
Thank you so much Proislandtour team
An extremely interesting tour, Bernardo took us to some very evocative ‘secret’ caves. He was able to convey all his enthusiasm in explaining the island to us on a lovely afternoon (despite the adverse weather). Recommended!
Thank you very much Proislandtour team
It was a wonderful experience on this tour. Our guides Dora and Bernardo were knowledgable, enthusiastic and professional. We had a chance to interact with Dora, who drove the Jeep, is passionate about the island and its culture. Note that the drive to the caves is in a jeep. If you sit in the back seat, be prepared by a bumpy ride on unpaved roads. Also the lava tube at Biscoitos may be demanding for those with restricted mobility. Other than that, it is great tour.
thank you very much it was very nice having you on the tour
Extraordinary experience, interesting and beautiful. Vanessa was very nice and took very well care of all the group.
Thank you so much it is always so nice to see we are doing a good job regards António
We asked for tour in Spanish and were two people, so it was a private tour, so great! It is an entertaining and interesting experience, but Dora did it amazing!! He has great knowledge and tells everything in an exciting way, we had an amazing time, and he speaks super good Spanish! A charmer, he told us curiosities along the way about the island, customs, volcanoes... A total hit!!!
muchissimas gracias hacido un plazer gracias Proislatour team
Antonio was our guide through Pro Island Tours. Absolutely amazing afternoon. My cousin and I enjoyed a personalised tour, especially tailored to our needs and interests. We saw things off the beaten track, that not many tourists get to see. Not crowded, beautiful and amazingly interesting. Also taken to an amazing lava tube - could not upload photos, but an astonishing experience. Antonio was a nice, gracious, friendly and knowledgeable host. I would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your review, i must say i had a great time with both of you and would love for you to come back some day best regards António
