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A dimly lit cave with a small pond, surrounded by green moss and ferns. 1
A staircase surrounded by lush greenery and moss. 2
A person taking a photo of a cave with dense foliage and a bright light at the top. 3
A lush green landscape with a hill covered in dense vegetation and a visible steam vent. 4
A cave with a narrow passage and rocky walls. 5
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 351 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Explore the island's famous volcanic caves through the eyes of a geologist
    • Learn more about the island’s geology while enjoying the landscape
    • Get an insight on geothermal energy

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 Caves tour with a Geologist

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
RM 350.78 x 1 AdultRM 350.78
Total
Price is RM 350.78
Until Tue, 1 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private tour
  • Inclusions
    Geologist expert guide
  • Inclusions
    Hotel Pick up and drop off
  • Exclusions
    Tickets to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 and Gruta do Natal (Christmas cave) - €9.00. Combo ticket €15.00 per person
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Infant's car seats

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Visits to Algar do Carvão may be limited due to visitor center works.

    The Caves are open on afternoon (2 - 6pm summer / 2:30 - 5:30pm winter). Between October and April close on Sundays, Mondays and Thursday.

    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 you 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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Angra do Heroísmo
    • Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Angra do Heroísmo
    • Angra do Heroísmo, Açores, Portugal