Terceira Island Underground Caves: Explore Gruta Natal, Algar do Carvão and Furnas de Enxofre
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The subterranean caverns are among the top sights to see on Terceira Island. This trip features stops at the Gruta Natal and Algar do Carvão, as well as the renowned Furnas de Enxofre and leisure spot Lagoa das Patas.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lagoa Das Patas - The first stop of the tour will be at a secret place called Lagoa das Patas. In this place it is possible to visit the stream that originates from Serra de Sta Bárbara, visit the Lagoon and interact with animals such as ducks and some birds. It is a leisure area full of life and nature!
  • Gruta do Natal - Here we will visit the famous Gruta Natal and Lagoa do Negro. At this stop, you have the opportunity to walk through lava tunnels made by mother nature and see Lagoa do Negro up close.
  • Furnas do Enxofre - Furnas do Enxofre is made up of an area that comprises several outlets of aggressive volcanic gases at different temperatures, some quite high. It has a small pedestrian trail that allows you to observe the sulfur smoke up close.
  • Algar do Carvao - The visit to the famous cave of Algar do Carvão.
    Here we can visit the interior of a volcano, a rare phenomenon in the history of volcanoes worldwide.
    We see heaven from the inside of the earth!
What's Included
  • Tourist guide
  • Personal accident insurance
What's Not Included
  • Entry to the caves (€15 for both caves)
Location
Estátua Vasco Da Gama
Pátio da Alfândega
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Laurie_w
Mar 13, 2024
Awesome half day tour - Underground Van Tour - The entire Underground Van Tour with Azores Nature Tours was amazing. James was so knowlegable, kind and considerate. Lagoa da Pata or Duck Lake was beautiful and like a fairy-tale setting. However, Algar do Carvão was the highlight for me. Walking around inside one of only two volcanoes in the world that allows visitors was definitely an experience I will never forget! Besides being overwhelmingly huge it was also so magical. The different lava, the moss, the lagoon and the beautiful spaces created a truly breathtaking adventure. I would highly recommend this tour with Azores Nature Tours when you visit Terceira Island! Thank you James!!
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Mara_a
Feb 21, 2024
Highly recommend - Guide was great! They were on time, clean vehicle, and the views fabulous. We saw two underground sites and one above ground, in addition to the vistas.
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Lupuslux
Nov 8, 2023
Impressive walk into the volcano - I was greeted very warmly by our guide Emilia. She accompanied us in a friendly and competent manner. The tour of the volcanic crater was particularly impressive. Another highlight were the tame chickens and ducks at the lagoon.
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Chuck_c
Nov 6, 2023
Spelunking with friends!! - Second tour with Amelia, she did another amazing job. Love her knowledge and pride of the Azorian people.
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Scott_j
Nov 2, 2023
Great way to explore volcano - Our tour of the underground volcano tubes and caves was awesome! The scenery was extraordinarily beautiful and interesting. Our guide was very informative, fun, and energetic, and helped make the whole experience outstanding. Definitely a great value, and an easy way to see the underground, and above ground volcano sites.
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Christina
Oct 14, 2023
Wonderful experience inside a volcano! - Although just a half day tour, we had seen so much! The most interesting part was going inside a volcano. Definitely memorable! Our tour guide Amelia was very helpful and easy going. If we visit Teceria in the future, we hope Amelia can be our guide again!
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Calaiha
Oct 8, 2023
Incredible experience with outstanding tour guide James - From pickup to dropoff James, was incredibly considerate, kind, and knowledgeable. He created such a safe and enjoyable environment for us to see Terceira. He was engaging, funny, polite, enthusiastic about his island. Highly recommend James as a tour guide
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C9807xhbonnier
Sep 28, 2023
Caves, fumaroles, and waterfalls! - Amelia was a fantastic guide - full of history, local info, and stories! The caves are beautiful - we took ssooo many photos! Definetly worth the money - five stars aren’t enough👍
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159lyndaa
Sep 14, 2023
Amelia is great! - Amelia our guide was wonderful. Spoke English well, answered all her questions, and gave us extra information. She was very patient with us and did not rush to the tour in anyway. Would do it again and recommend it.
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Bryson_k
Sep 2, 2023
Nice tour - Nicely done. Tour was as described and well organized. Small group and the guide was very friendly, personable and knowledgeable.
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