Terceira Island: Algar do Carvão - The caves Tour
Have you ever imagined visiting the womb of the earth?
Well, by opting for this tour that is precisely what you will do, discovering the most emblematic volcanic cavities on the island of Terceira.
The tour starts at 2pm at Alto das Covas (meeting point) in Angra do Heroísmo and should end around 5pm passing through:
Lagoa das Patas, we visit the leisure park, the lagoon and the river, in the company of the ducks; (30 min)
Gruta do Natal, we visit the lava tube where it is necessary to use a helmet; (30 min)
Furnas do Enxofre, a short walk through nature, admiring the breathing land; (30 min)
Algar do Carvão, without a doubt, the ex-libris of Terceira Island. (45min)
Glimpse, feel and experience nature in its purest state!
Tickets to Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal (15€/pax)
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lagoa Das Patas, Terceira Portugal
The Lagoa das Patas [Duck Lake] Forest Reserve is in the interior of Terceira Island and gets its name from a beautiful artificial lake, fed by the water flowing from the Serra de Santa Bárbara range. The lake is surrounded by azaleas, hydrangeas and other bushes and trees. A recreational park was created from a small wood of Japanese red cedar, so that visitors can enjoy the spot in comfort.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gruta do Natal, Altares, 9700-000 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
It is a very extensive geological formation, resulting from the formation of a lava tube in the interior of the island, comprised in the Serra de Santa Bárbara e Mistérios Negros Natural Forest Reserve. It has ramifications in the form of different tunnels, formed by lava flows in different directions. One of its curiosities is the fact that it is located largely under a lagoon, Lagoa do Negro.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Furnas do Enxofre, Porto Judeu, Terceira Portugal
They are constituted in a fumarolic field, in other words, in an area that comprises several outlets of aggressive volcanic gases, at different temperatures, some quite high (about 95º C on the surface and about 130º C at half a meter in depth). Such degassings are essentially composed of carbon dioxide (c. 95%), hydrogen sulphide (c. 3%), sulfurous gas, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane and others, in very low proportions.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Algar do Carvao, Estrada Algar Do Carvao Center of Island, Porto Judeu, Terceira Portugal
Included in the Caldeira Guilherme Moniz, an ancient dormant volcano, in this Algar visitors can descend to about 100 meters in depth, and observe stalactites unique in the world for their silicate characteristics, and an underground lagoon, with crystal clear waters. It is classified as a Regional Natural Monument.
Duration: 45 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Water and sunscreen on sunny days, is recomended."
"Minimum of 5 people to do the bus tour, Otherwise, it will be in a minivan."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
02:00 PM
Duración: 3 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Alto das Covas, 9700-220 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
- Pickup and drop off at hotels and accommodation in the center of Angra do Heroísmo is included and starts 15 minutes before the activity.
- For hotels and accommodation outside the city center of Angra do Heroísmo, it may be possible to pick up and drop off with the payment of a total extra fee of 30€
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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