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title: ride a volcano - go to the gardens in the woods
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type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 150
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 45
duration_minutes: 165
languages: [en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-08-31
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/ride-a-volcano-go-to-the-gardens-in-the-woods/
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# ride a volcano - go to the gardens in the woods

**Guidekin's take:** A horseback ride across volcanic formations on the south coast of Terceira, into the forest gardens, with helmet, gaiters and gloves supplied by the stable. A shorter comfort ride is an option, and transport to the stable is not included. 4.98 from 45 reviews at €150 per person for 2h 45m.

## Overview

This activity will occupy your morning or afternoon with experiences and learning about the flora and fauna of Terceira Island. Throughout the activity we will cover a length of 12.48 km, enjoying a magnificent view of the south coast and riding on volcanic formations.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: After passing the church in the parish…
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €150: ages 3 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €150 per person for the ride on a volcano - trip to the gardens in the forest option; other options up to €160
- Duration: 2h 45m
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Basalto Clube de Campo
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French, Spanish
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31

## Reviews

4.98 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45.

- 5 stars: 44 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise calm horses, patient guidance and countryside routes; no recurring drawback is reported

**Praised:**
- Calm horses and visible care for their welfare
- Patient guidance and reassurance for beginners and returning riders
- Horses matched to experience and rides adapted to ability
- Commentary on island history, local plants and wildlife during the ride
- Routes through forest, farmland and gardens with views of the island

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaints reported in the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 33 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-12-15 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-07.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ride on a volcano - trip to the gardens in the forest | €150 / person | Spanish, French, English | - |
| Comfort option - 2h | €160 / person | Spanish, French, English | return in the trailer: the tour is reduced in its duration and ends in the beautiful gardens where we are picked up. |

## What's included

- We provide all the equipment for our horses and also the safety helmet for the rider. anyone who wants can use our gaiters and gloves

## Not included

- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

After passing the church in the parish of São Bartolomeu, towards the parish of 5 Ribeiras, you will pass two streams.
After the second stream, there is a bus stop. After the stop there is a cobbled entrance to the right - this is the entrance to Clube de Campo Basalto
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJvyhpGJd7RgsR4pITLIXfFXU

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights

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