• Language:EnglishEn
  • Currency:USD  (US$)
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Help
  • Log in
Skip to content
  • Portugal
  • Azores
  • Things to do in Angra do Heroísmo
  • Algar do Carvão
Guided tour

Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

4.6  / 5
123 reviews
Activity provider:ProIslandTour-passeios turísticos Lda
photo-gallery
photo-collagephoto-collagephoto-collagephoto-collage
Add to wishlist
Guided tour

Terceira: Algar do Carvão Lava Caves Tour

Activity provider:ProIslandTour-passeios turísticos Lda
4.6  / 5
123 reviews
Likely to sell out

From US$ 42.01 per person

Likely to sell out

Visit the beautiful caves of Algar do Carvão and look at the extraordinary features of a unique lava tube. Gaze in wonder at endemic plant life, see beautiful silicate stalactites, and more.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 3 - 3.5 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
Portuguese, Spanish, English
Pickup included
Pickup is available from your hotel/accommodation in Terceira.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • 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
Full description
Get back to nature and visit the extraordinary lava tube of Algar do Carvão inside the caldera of the Guilherme Moniz volcano, 12 kilometers 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 molds, arthropods, and other groups.
Includes
  • 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

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Windbreaker
Likely to sell out

From US$ 42.01 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
  • Give this as a gift

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 123 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

Filter

By star rating

Sort by:

Our tour was excellent. We made four stops. The first was at the lava tubes. Our guide did an excellent job explaining how they worked. Our next stop was lovely walk through a furnas; it was so different than what we saw in Sao Migquel. The highlight of our tour and a huge highlight of our whole trip was to the interior of an extinct volcano. The photos do not do it justice at all. It was such a unique and awe-inducing experience. Our very kind guide made an extra stop in a very interesting forest. We (me and my adult children) loved the tour and highly recommend it.

Read more

August 15, 2023

D
Dawn – CanadaVerified booking

Helpful?

Very interesting tour with Carolina, she was full of information, no question couldn't be answered!! 3 different locations visited, each more spectacular than the last. I won't go into details, it's best you experience for yourselves! 100% recommended to book this tour!

Read more

July 23, 2023

K
Kio – SpainVerified booking

Helpful?

The tour was really great. In three hours we saw three amazing places and our tour guide Carolina was wonderful. The locations we visited were stunning. I highly recommend this tour and this company. An unforgetable experience, especially being inside a volcano was magnificent! If we had more time, we would have done other tours with Pro Island Tours 🏝️

Read more

June 3, 2023

S
Seda Verified booking

Helpful?

Product ID: 117156

  • Portugal
  • Azores
  • Things to do in Angra do Heroísmo
  • Algar do Carvão

Top Attractions in Angra do Heroísmo

  • 1Monte Brasil
  • 2Algar do Carvão
  • 3Gruta Natal
  • 4Capitães Generais Palace
  • 5Cathedral of Angra do Heroísmo
  • 6Duke Of Terceira Garden
  • 7Church of Misericórdia
  • 8High Memory
  • 9Church of Sao Bento
  • 10Bull Monument
  • 11Vasco Da Gama Statue
  • 12Sao Gonçalo Covent

Things to Do in Angra do Heroísmo

  • 1Angra do Heroísmo Activities
  • 2Angra do Heroísmo Tours
  • 3Angra do Heroísmo Outdoor activities
  • 4Angra do Heroísmo Summer activities
  • 5Angra do Heroísmo Nature & adventure
  • 6Angra do Heroísmo Autumn activities
  • 7Angra do Heroísmo Small group activities
  • 8Angra do Heroísmo Volcano tours
  • 9Angra do Heroísmo Guided tours
  • 10Angra do Heroísmo Sightseeing
  • 11Angra do Heroísmo Water activities
  • 12Angra do Heroísmo Cave tours
  • 13Angra do Heroísmo Island tours
  • 14Angra do Heroísmo Boats & yachts
  • 15Angra do Heroísmo Cruises & boat tours
  • 16Angra do Heroísmo Marine life
  • 17Angra do Heroísmo Bus & minivan tours
  • 18Angra do Heroísmo Safaris & wildlife activities
  • 19Angra do Heroísmo Sightseeing on wheels
  • 20Angra do Heroísmo Speed & jet boat tours

Cities in Portugal

  • 1Lisbon
  • 2Porto
  • 3Sintra
  • 4Portimão
  • 5Aveiro
  • 6Peniche
  • 7Lagos
  • 8Albufeira
  • 9Benagil
  • 10Sesimbra
  • 11Faro
  • 12Coimbra
  • 13Matosinhos
  • 14Vilamoura
  • 15Cascais
  • 16Evora
  • 17Nazaré
  • 18Fátima
  • 19Funchal
  • 20Braga

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Amsterdam
  • London
  • Barcelona
  • Venice
  • Dubai
  • Florence
  • New York City
  • Budapest
  • Berlin
  • Prague
  • Lisbon
  • Milan
  • Reykjavik
  • Vienna
  • Edinburgh
  • Krakow
  • Marrakech
  • Madrid

Popular on GetYourGuide

  • Rome Culture & history
  • Paris Architecture
  • Rome Tours
  • Krakow Bus & minivan tours
  • Paris Theme & amusement parks
  • Reykjavik Bus & minivan tours
  • London Entry tickets
  • Venice Airport transfers
  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Amsterdam City cards
  • Paris Bus & minivan tours
  • Dubai Audio guides
  • Marrakech Bus & minivan tours
  • Florence Culture & history
  • Paris Audio guides
  • Rome Airport transfers
  • London Culture & history
  • Paris Tours
  • Paris Entry tickets
  • London Bus & minivan tours

Popular Attractions

  • Vatican Museums
  • Colosseum
  • Seine River
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • The London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • Prague Castle
  • Alcázar of Seville
  • Seville Cathedral
  • 9/11 Memorial, NYC
  • Caminito del Rey
  • Edge
  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Pompeii
  • Underground Naples
  • Pantheon, Rome
  • Louvre Museum
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Empire State Building
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Magazine
  • Travel Guides
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Sofort
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2023 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn