Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

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Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour
Top rated
4.732719 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.732719 out of 5 stars
217 reviews

Visit the beautiful caves of Algar do Carvão 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 is available from your hotel/accommodation in Terceira.
Private group available

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Becky Jan – United States

Antonio was great! He is very knowledgeable and very friendly. He adjusted our tour due to anxiety my husband was experiencing. The tour was great!

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aviv – Israel

Excellent and mostly interesting tour. Great views, elaborated briefing and a lot of fun. It was Carolina our guide that made the difference from a good and interesting tour to one to remember for a life time. Beside her vast knowledge and through professionalism Carolina was fun to travel with. It was that good we have even booked her for the following day.Antonio you have an authentic jewel in your team. Aviv and Monica.

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Highlights

  • Gaze at the breathtaking beauty of a unique hollow volcano
  • Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Algar do Carvão natural caves
  • See smoke coming out of the ground and imagine the ancient eruptions
  • Gaze inside the caldera of the famous Guilherme Moniz volcano
  • Enjoy a convenient transfer from your accommodation in Terceira

Full description

ATT: Algar do Carvão will be closed from Oct 19th 2024 to Mar/Apr 2025 during this period we will be showing a hidden lava tube instead.

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 (Algar do Carvão €10.00, Gruta do Natal €8.00, combo ticket €15.00 per person)
  • Drinks

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Windbreaker

Know before you go

  • ATT: Algar do Carvão will be closed from Oct 19th 2024 to Mar/Apr 2025 during this period we will be showing a hidden lava tube instead.

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 217 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Becky Jan – United StatesMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Antonio was great! He is very knowledgeable and very friendly. He adjusted our tour due to anxiety my husband was experiencing. The tour was great!
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aviv – IsraelMarch 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent and mostly interesting tour. Great views, elaborated briefing and a lot of fun. It was Carolina our guide that made the difference from a good and interesting tour to one to remember for a life time. Beside her vast knowledge and through professionalism Carolina was fun to travel with. It was that good we have even booked her for the following day.Antonio you have an authentic jewel in your team. Aviv and Monica.
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Gert – GreeceMarch 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Whole trip was cool 😎 Guide was super and informative. I got a lot of interesting information about this area. Was stormy weather, but trip was even more interesting because of that.

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