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Algar do Carvão Lava Route

Duration: 3h
Type of Activity: Guided Tour
Final Destination: Ilha Terceira
Departure Time: 02 p.m.

Caves, Lagoons & Geothermal Landscapes

From €54.90

Discover the volcanic heart of Terceira Island on a journey through some of its most extraordinary geological wonders. Surrounded by lush landscapes, begin your adventure at the peaceful Lagoa das Patas, before exploring the fascinating Gruta do Natal, a lava tube that reveals how the island was shaped by volcanic activity over thousands of years.

Continue to the Furnas do Enxofre, where steaming fumaroles and the scent of sulphur showcase the island's geothermal activity. Complete your experience with a visit to the remarkable Algar do Carvão (subject to availability), one of the few visitable volcanic chimneys in the world. A unique opportunity to discover the natural forces that created one of the Azores' most spectacular islands.

Points of Interest

Winter Schedule

Tuesdays (PM), Wednesdays (PM), Fridays(PM) and Saturdays (PM)

From 1 October to 31 March

Summer Schedule 

Dailly

From 1 April to 30 September

1 January | Carnival Tuesday | Easter Sunday | 1, 24, 25, and 31 December

Pick-up service included for accommodation units in the centre of Angra do Heroísmo. For other locations, an extra fee applies.

Children from 6 to 10 years old - 50% discount

Children from 0 to 5 years old - Free