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Geology private full day tour

Terceira, Portugalby Ricardo

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish

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Overview

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.

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Hotel Pick up and drop off
  • Geologist expert guide
  • Tickets to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 and Gruta do Natal (Christmas cave) - €9.00. Combo ticket €15.00
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Monte Brasil

    1 hour

    Sightseeing

  2. 2

    Ribeirinha

    30 min

    Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way

  3. 3

    Porto Judeu

    Pass by

    Pass by

  4. 4

    Salga

    1.3 hours

    Walk, Scenic views

  5. 5

    Vila de Sao Sebastiao

    Pass by

    pass by

  6. 6

    Serra do Cume Viewpoint

    1 hour

    Photo stop, Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way

  7. 7

    Praia da Vitoria

    1 hour

    Sightseeing (optional)

  8. 8

    Terceira

    1 hour

    Swimming (optional), Scenic drive, Scenic views on the way

  9. 9

    Biscoitos

    1 hour

    Sightseeing, Swimming, Regional food (optional)

  10. 10

    Gruta do Natal

    45 min

    Visit, Guided tour

  11. 11

    Furnas do Enxofre

    30 min

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk

  12. 12

    Algar do Carvao

    45 min

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour

Meeting and pickup

We will meet at "Praça velha", main square, just in front of the city hall main door.

We will meet at "Praça velha", main square, just in front of the city hall main door or we will pick you up at your hotel.

End point

We will meet at "Praça velha", main square, just in front of the city hall main door.

Good to know

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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