Geology Private Full Day Tour
5.0
5 Ratings
Angra do Heroísmo

Explore Terceira Island’s geological wonders on a private tour. Discover volcanoes, swim in natural pools, and visit iconic caves with an expert guide.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monte Brasil - Sightseeing
  • Ribeirinha - Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way
  • Porto Judeu - Pass by
  • Salga - Walk, Scenic views
  • Vila de Sao Sebastiao - pass by
  • Serra do Cume Viewpoint - Photo stop, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way
  • Praia da Vitoria - Sightseeing (optional)
  • Vila Nova - Swimming (optional),…
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What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Geologist expert guide
What's Not Included
  • Tickets to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 and Gruta do Natal (Christmas cave) - €9.00. Combo ticket €15.00
  • Food and drinks
  • Children’s car seats
Additional Information

Let’s embark on a journey spanning 3.5 million years! On this full-day tour, guided by a geologist, we will visit the most scenic points of interest, which just so happen to coincide with some of our most interesting geological features. We’ll have the opportunity to explore concepts like vulcano-stratigraphy or polygenetic volcanoes. Along the way,…

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Location
Praça Velha
We will meet at "Praça velha", main square, just in front of the city hall main door.
Cancellation Policy

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

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60bellad
Sep 15, 2024
Thanks for everything Ricardo! - It was a wonderful day with Ricardo! We were wishfully happy while he showed us the most beautiful places on the island. We were able to create wonderful memories and captured them in photos. Ricardo was also a great Help center for the photos He knows so much about the island and its origins that you could listen to him all day. We had the opportunity to refresh ourselves in a natural pool, were at various vantage points, could visit a park with a waterfall, get to know the volcanic origin of the island better and much more . We visited a local restaurant and a cafe together. We really did get every wish. We would recommend Ricardo at any time and hope to do a tour with him again sometime. Thank you for the unforgettable day dear Ricardo!
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Jojin_v
Jul 13, 2024
Geology+Hiking+Adventure+Natural Beauty… a Fantastic & Magical Volcanic Island Tour - If you are looking for an authentic and interdisciplinary island experience that combines the exquisite beauty of Terceira and site-seeking adventures with geological and historical knowledge then this is definitely the private tour for you! As a solo traveler this tour was wonderful way to get to know this “third” island of the Azores. Ricardo is a gentle soul and very knowledgeable geologist, sensitive to the natural world. He designed a tour for my interests. He was flexible throughout the day to add in stops and sites which addressed the ongoing conversation we had as we journeyed around the island in his comfortable vehicle. His thoughtfulness is evident in how he speaks about this green volcanic island. (He also makes sure you stay hydrated and eat.) If you inquire, he has good suggestions for local restaurants and activities. Through our discussion, I found out Ricardo offers additional Terceira-related tours. So at the end of the magical 9-hour tour, after experiencing craters valleys, seeing oceanside cliffs with lava layers, visiting two different types of volcanic caves, and hiking around a fumarolic field with volcanic gases steaming from the earth, I was able to book his 3-hour walking tour of historic Angra do Heroísmo. This second tour (on a different day) helped me understand how deeply Portuguese roots are embedded in this harbor city. We walked the labyrinthine streets, journeying through time, grounded in the architecture and seafaring stories. He shared key events which shaped this island, the Azores and Portuguese history. I look forward to returning to Terceira and hope take Ricardo’s sailing tour. I highly recommend Ricardo’s tours!
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Ermis2018
Jun 2, 2024
Such a wonderful day discovering Terceira with Ricardo - I booked the full day tour with Ricardo, and when we left each other in the evening, it was like saying goodbye to a friend or a cousin. Ricardo is so nice and makes you feel so comfortable. He knows so many things and listening to him in a private tour is a unique experience. He is the type of companion who will carefully take in consideration your own interests or priorities, and he will not hesitate to adapt the tour during the day, to please you. I want to thank you so much Ricardo for the incredible time we had. You made me fall in love with Terceira, and if I come back, I will contact you for sure! Remi
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Goup211
Apr 28, 2024
Not your average tour - more stuff - less fluff. - An incredible journey covering the past, present, and future geology of the Azores. Ricardo creates a customized experience for his customers. The tour was tailored to my level of interest and background and I’m so happy to leave the Azores having fulfilled one of my reasons for coming - to see and learn about volcanos. Every place we visited was carefully chosen and he accompanied me into the lava caves, pointing out things I would have missed. It was an experience tailored just for me and it was amazing. Another bonus is Ricardo specializes in private tours so all you solo travellers out there, Ricardo will not turn you away. Instead he will focus on creating a custom experience just for you!
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Goup211
Apr 28, 2024
Not your average tour - This tour was more than I could have hoped for. I was looking for an education on volcanos and Ricardo, being a trained geologist, was the perfect guide. He created a customized experience, carefully gauging my level of knowledge and questions and adapted to create the best tour ever. If you are looking for a fun and educational day learning about the geology there formed and continues to change the Azores - this is the tour for you. Ricardo welcomes solo travellers unlike some other mass tourist companies who don’t accommodate individual participants, and and will customize the experience based on you. A MUST do
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