Geology private full day tour
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Visits to Algar do Carvão may be limited due to visitor center works Open (14:00 - 18:00 summer/ 14:30 - 17:30 winter). October-April close on Sun, Mon and Thursdays Lets 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, we'll also discuss history and cultural heritage. Bring your swimsuit if you want to take a dip in one of the island’s famous natural swimming pools (weather permitting). And of course, we'll visit Gruta do Natal and Algar do Carvão. By the end of the day, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the geological history and geodiversity of Terceira Island. The experience is a fully customizable private tour, custom-made according to your personal needs and wishes.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private tour
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Geologist expert guide
What's not
- Tickets to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 and Gruta do Natal (Christmas cave) - €9.00. Combo ticket €15.00
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Sightseeing
Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way
Pass by
Walk, Scenic views
pass by
Photo stop, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way
Sightseeing (optional)
Swimming (optional), Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way
Sightseeing, Swimming, Regional food (optional)
Visit, Guided tour
Visit, Guided tour, Walk
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 16 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet at "Praça velha", main square, just in front of the city hall main door.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ricardo
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Terceira
- Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 40 day trips we list in Terceira.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 40.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Terceira
Terceira is a volcanic island in the Azores, with the World Heritage town of Angra do Heroísmo, a lava-tube cave and fields bounded by stone walls.
Terceira lies in the central group of the Azores, an island of green pasture divided by black basalt walls. Angra do Heroísmo, the main town on the south coast, was once an important Atlantic port, and its old centre of pastel houses and churches is a UNESCO site. A fortress crowns Monte Brasil, the volcanic peninsula at its edge. Praia da Vitória, on the east coast, has the island's main sandy beach.
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