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A fascinating Geo Tour of the Azores

Praia Da Vitoria
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Duration: 4 h
Activity Level: Moderate
Experience: Adventure, Ecotourism, Family, Nature, Wildlife
Language: English
Photo permit included
Tour by public transport
Canal Boat tour included
Train tickets included
Suitable for little children
Wheelchair accessible tour
Museum ticket included
Light snack included
Lunch included
Transportation included
Walking Tour

Overview

The tour will commence with a scenic drive to an impressive viewpoint - Serra do Cume, here the most phenomenal views over the largest crater can be seen, known as the 'patchwork' due to its green fields surrounded by volcanic walls and landscape.  Take in the incredible surroundings during the free time and take advantage of the many photo opportunities before reboarding the transportation to continue on the tour.

What's included

  • Return port transfers
  • Local guide
  • Entry fees to Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal

Highlights

Algar do Carvao
The Algar do Carvão is an ancient lava tube or volcanic vent located in the central part of the island of Terceira in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. It lies within the civil parish of Porto Judeu in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo.
Furnas do Enxofre
The smell of sulfur emanates from vents in this scenic volcano park with walking trails.
Gruta do Natal
Gruta do Natal, also known as Galeria Negra or Gruta do Cavalo, is a cave system in municipality of Praia da Vitória,
Serra do Cume
Platforms offering views over the plains of the island's interior as well as Praia da Vitória.

Itinerary

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The next stop will be Algar do Carvao, here the tour will visit the inside of a volcano, the most beautiful area and natural monument in Terceira Island.  Explore this incredible area whilst your driver-guide will be giving you the stories of the eruptions.

After a short stop exploring the volcano in Algar do Carvao, the tour will then move on to Furnas do Enxofre.  On arrival, the driver guide will take you for a visit to a typical fumaroles field to discover sulfur explosions zones, whilst learning all about the developments over the years.

The final visit will be to Gruta do Natal, here the tour will stop and visit a balsamic lava tunnel approximately 100 meters in length.

All in all, this tour is an experience to be remembered.

At the end of the visit to Gruta do Natal, the tour will then return back to the cruise port in plenty of time for your cruise ship’s departure.

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