GeoTour Terceira Island Visit in Azores

GeoTour Terceira Island Visit
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Introduction

Enter a true getaway from the city life and a real connection with nature with our GeoTour.

Discover three volcanic sites: Gruta do Natal,the Furnas do Enxofre and Algar do Carvão.


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Highlights

Discover the most remarkable volcanic cavities in the Terceira Island.



Admire sparkling lava tubes (tunnels) in Gruta do Natal.



Explore the Sulfer holes in Furnas do Enxofre.




Go to the lowest point of a volcano in Algar do Carvão.

Key details

LANGUAGES

This tour is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. 

DURATION

3 Hours approximately 

PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCAL

Pick up and drop off included at your place ( if it is in the 10 km range of Angra)

SCHEDULE

14h00-17h00

Full description

In this visit we will see three volcanic sites: the Gruta do Natal, the Furnas do Enxofre and Algar do Carvão.

The Gruta do Natal consists of lava tubes in their natural state, and the visit passes by walking inside these same tubes, and we will have the opportunity to observe solidified lava in its most genuine state, as well as experiencing a truly different adventure.

This visit is more demanding on a physical level, and we do not advise clients who have problems with their back, knees or claustrophobia. The Furnas do Enxofre are a fumarolic field, where we can observe the sulfur, a volcanic gas, leaving the interior of the earth. This fumarolic field is directly related to the Pico Alto volcano, which still shows activity today, and the sulfur is the physical expression of this activity. In these Furnas no food is cooked, nor are there thermal baths, since they are dedicated to the appreciation of nature and the effect of sulfur in it.

The Algar do Carvão is the result of an eruption 2000 years ago when most of the lava that it contained left and spread over almost every island. As a result, the volcano is empty and, with several investments, also visitable, and the visit is made by stairs, with the possibility of descending to the lowest point of the volcano. Throughout the visit, there are several stages, so you can choose to end the visit whenever you want and return to the exit.

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Included

  • Nature guide.
  • Visit to Gruta do Natal, Furnas do Enxofre, Algar do Carvão.
  • Trip through Terceira Island.
  • Pick up and drop off included at your place.
  • Tickets for volcanic attractions.

Excluded

  • Meals and drinks.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities (optional).

Cancelation rules

Additional info

Nearest town

Nearest Airport

Reviews

perfect and interesting
Visiting the three volcanic sites – Gruta do Natal, Furnas do Enxofre, and Algar do Carvão – was an extraordinary experience that allowed us to delve into the island's volcanic history. Exploring the natural lava tubes in Gruta do Natal provided a raw and unique encounter with solidified lava. However, the physical demands of this part of the visit make it unsuitable for those with certain health issues. Furnas do Enxofre was an intriguing insight into volcanic activity and the release of sulfur gas, with a direct link to the active Pico Alto volcano. Algar do Carvão offered a captivating journey into an empty volcano, complete with the flexibility to conclude the visit at various stages. This tour is a captivating exploration of Terceira's geological heritage.
Richard Braude
interesting volcanic tour
This geotour in Terceira took us to some of the most interesting volcanic spots of the island. It is an adventure across the power of nature. Getting to know how volcanos made and face the island. Also how agriculture takes advantage of it. it´s a visit to 3 places, all diferent. we like them all. Very well organized. Cheers to all.
Casper and Molly
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