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Private Caves Tour with a Geologist
Private Caves Tour with a Geologist
Private Caves Tour with a Geologist
Private Caves Tour with a Geologist
Private Caves Tour with a Geologist

Private Caves Tour with a Geologist

By Ricardo
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Overview

Algar do Carvão is closed for construction of the new visitor center. Expecting opening on April 2025.

Open (14:00 - 18:00 summer/ 14:30 - 17:30 winter). October to April close Sunday, Monday and Thursday.

Have you ever imagined yourself inside a volcano?
In this tour, guided by a geologist, we will visit Gruta do Natal (Christmas Cave) and Algar do Carvão. From here in the center of the island, depending on the weather we can choose to taste our famous local cheese while learning some of the region’s history or take a dip in one of our natural ocean pools along the way, bring a towel and a swimsuit.

The experience is a fully customizable private tour custom-made according to your personal needs and wishes.

Activity location

  • Gruta do Natal
    • Altares
    • 9700-000, Angra do Heroismo, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Praça Velha
    • 9700-091, Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Sun, Feb 16
Please choose a different date

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel Pick up and drop off
  • What's includedWhat's includedGeologist expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSnacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedInfant's car seats
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Fee to Gruta do Natal - €9.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance Fee to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)

Know before you book

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Gruta do Natal
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Lava tube, the cave spreads horizontally where you one can see small detailed lava forms. Some low ceiling areas that require care, so not recommended for those with mobility issues.
Furnas do Enxofre
  • 30m
Ground steaming area with sulfur vents, there is a small circular walking path to best view the unique flora and geology of the area.
Algar do Carvao
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Volcanic chimney, the cave spreads mostly vertically. One can appreciate the monumental wide rooms.
Cinco Ribeiras
  • 1h
Rocky beach area from where you can see the southwest coast and, if the weather allows, São Jorge and Pico Islands.
Angra do Heroismo (Pass by)
Important Note- The remaining (Hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGruta do Natal
    • Altares
    • 9700-000, Angra do Heroismo, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPraça Velha
    • 9700-091, Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal

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