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Terceira Cave Exploration: Discover Algar do Carvão, Christmas Cave, Hidden Caves, and More
4.6
25 Ratings
Praia da Vitoria
This excursion includes a visit to Algar do Carvão, recognized as a Natural Monument, the Christmas cave, the sulfuric pits known as furnas do enxofre, a somewhat eerie forest, and also a secret cave not listed on tourist maps (this spot is optional as getting to it can be challenging).
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- ProIslandTour - We will pick you-up at your hotel or place of stay, will accompany you to the caves, explaining all about the caves, will go with you to the sulfer holes and the black (haunted forest) if you like to go.
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What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Will pick up anywhere as long as specified
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
ProIslandTour
Angra do Heroismo, Biscoitos
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(25 Ratings)
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Lytaniam2018
Jul 23, 2024
The best value in Terceira & so much fun! - THIS IS THE BEST VALUE I think in Terceira. We saw the top three things...and had an AWESOME guide. She was local, born on island, and knew all the history of the caves, volcanoes, the haunted forest, the furnas,.... all of it. We had such a blast and it was the best 3 hours for $100 total for two people. Def tip the tour guide...
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Vincentnp1830kg
Jul 14, 2024
Fun afternoon! - Carolina was an excellent tour guide! Extremely knowledgeable and friendly! We learned a lot about the cave formations, the natural history of the Azores, and local events! Highly recommend!
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Roman_r
May 22, 2024
Fascinating! - This tour was great! Our guide, Dora, picked us up at our hotel and then grabbed two other couples from different hotels. We drove about 20 minutes to Gruta do Natal. There we bought tickets for entry to both this cave and Algar do Carvao. In between, we also stopped at Furnas do Enxofre. The landscape is unique and beautiful! Dora explained the various natural sights, and some of the history of how the caves were discovered. She also was a wealth of knowledge of Azorean culture and daily life, telling us about the bull fighting tradition and a traditional stew called Alcatra. Highly recommend!
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W6187qjjackieh
May 15, 2024
Amazing place - Beautiful sight in Terceira, make sure you visit this one.
Didn't want to rent a car so booked this tour, lovely guide Carolina who was so knowledgeable.
Beautiful drive to all the sights, countryside, saw a village setting up for a bull running !!
Caves are incredible and everything so well maintained for posterity
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Jane_d
Mar 13, 2024
Perfect! - Our Tour Guide Dora was Wonderful! She was So knowledgeable and took the time to answer our questions. She gave us bonus treat, taking us to Serra do Cume where we saw ‘the quilt’, an Amazing view of the countryside.
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Timothy_b
Aug 13, 2023
Carolina is the best!!! - The two caves and the sulfur vents were amazing but we’re made even better by our guide Carolina! She is an absolute gem and is very knowledgeable about the area. She’s also very kind and patient and pointed out the edible blueberries that no one knew were there from the other tours because no one was stopping to pick them like we were. I highly recommend using this company for the cave tours because it made it so much more enjoyable, and informative.
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Benedetta
Aug 9, 2023
Fantastic guide to the natural beauty of Terceira - Very nice tour! Advised!
Antonio, the tour operator, was very helpful and kind. First of all with the transport from our accommodation and back.
Then he led the multilingual tour through the natural beauty of Terceira providing an exceptional guide with endless information on the different destinations visited.
Thanks again!
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Elizabeth_s
Jul 28, 2023
Wonderful Tour,... - Wonderful Tour, definitely the highlight of our Trip. Our tour guide was incredible and took her time with us and she even took photos of my family and I (candid shots) that really captured the moment.
We never felt rushed, we were able to talk it all in.
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Breseida27
Aug 6, 2023
Horrible tour company!!!! - I booked a private Cave tour. When I got picked up there were 4 people in the car, so the driver told me to sit in the trunk!!!!! A private means private for one person!!!! Omg, what a horrible and expensive experience!!!! And they refused to refund me!!!!!
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Irina_v
Aug 6, 2023
Horrible ! Don’t use this company! - I paid 83 dollars for a private tour which wasn’t private at all. When I got picked up there were 4 people in the car and the tour guide opened his truck and told me to sit in there!!!! Then he dropped me off at Bisquittos beach which I asked him but never picked me up.
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