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São Vicente Caves and Volcano Center Half-Day Tour

4.5 / 5

90 reviews

Activity provider:Secret Madeira Lda
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São Vicente Caves and Volcano Center Half-Day Tour

Activity provider:Secret Madeira Lda

4.5

90 reviews

From US$ 26.96 per person

Visit Madeira's Valley of São Vicente, surrounded by a chain of green mountains. Explore the volcanic caves with their unique lava rock formations.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Portuguese
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the caves known as Grutas of São Vicente
  • Marvel at the spectacular rock formations inside the caves
  • Stop at the Volcano Center to see a 3D film about the island’s geology
Full description
The Grutas of São Vicente are the largest lava caves on the island of Madeira. On this 4-hour program you’ll visit the caves that resulted from an eruption that occurred 400 thousand years ago. Take a guided walk to see the unusual rock formations, such as the volcanic stalactites, lava caves and other lava accumulations. The formations are made even more interesting by the dim lighting along the pathway. The cave tour is conducted in English and Portuguese by a qualified guide who will tell you about the interesting geology of Madeira. After the cave tour you’ll visit the Volcano Center to see an exhibition of different volcanic stones found on the island. There is also a 3D film that explains how the island emerged from the depths of the sea.
Includes
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Guided tour inside the caves
  • Visit the Capelinha do Calhau
  • Viewpoint Quinta Grande
  • Snacks and drinks

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4.5 /5

based on 90 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Our driver was punctual and very friendly, told us a lot along the way and answered our questions. The vehicle was a slightly older van but comfortable. In the caves themselves, you then join the normal large tourist groups after our driver has gotten our tickets (they alone are I think 7 or 8 euros pp) The caves themselves are quite nice, but nothing earth-shattering. But the guides there were great and there is a volcano center which you can visit afterwards and which is lovingly designed. Afterwards, our driver made a stop in the village of Sao Vicente and at a really beautiful vantage point and finally dropped us off at our desired location in Funchal!

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The tour was very well organized and interesting. With Tony we had a guide who not only spoke many languages but could also tell so many interesting things about the nature and people of Madeira. We liked it very much, thank you very much.

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October 14, 2019

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The driver was on time and very nice. He showed us some highlights on the way there and back. The tour of the cave was interesting, but unfortunately the time for the exhibition on volcanism was far too short. Unfortunately, there was not enough time to read all the information boards.

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