Gaze at the breathtaking beauty of a unique hollow volcano
Enjoy a visit to the beautiful Algar do Carvão natural caves
See smoke coming out of the ground and imagine the ancient eruptions
Gaze inside the caldera of the famous Guilherme Moniz volcano
Enjoy a convenient transfer from your accommodation in Terceira
Activity location
Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal
Meeting/Redemption Point
Angra do Heroísmo
Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal
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Private Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour
3h 30m
English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€75.00 x 1 Adult€75.00
Total
Price is €75.00€75.00
includes taxes & fees
Until Tue, 21 Jul
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What's included, what's not
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance to the caves (Algar do Carvão €10.00, Gruta do Natal €8.00, combo ticket €15.00 per person)
Drinks
What you can expect
ATT: Algar do Carvão will be closed from Oct 19th 2024 to an unknown date as of yet during this period we will be showing a hidden lava tube instead.
Get back to nature and visit the extraordinary lava tube of Algar do Carvão inside the caldera of the Guilherme Moniz volcano, 12 kilometres from Angra do Heroísmo.
Travel back in time to when a basalt eruption tore a pre-existing lava flow to begin the process that would lead to the formation of a Strombolian volcano with 2 cones. Observe different geological features, including ferrous deposits and silicate stalactites, and appreciate formations that date back to the origins of the cave. Discover a small pond of rare beauty, and gaze in awe as smoke emerges from the ground.
Encounter the unique flora and fauna, including birds that seek refuge inside the cave, and diverse plant life that includes species of moulds, arthropods, and other groups.
