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Underground Van Tour (Half Day) | Terceira Island

5.0 Excellent 156 reviews
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3h
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Portuguese, English, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Half a day inside Terceira: the Natal lava tube, the Algar do Carvão volcano chimney and the sulphur fumaroles, by van with a guide and pickup. Cave tickets are paid on top; not for spinal injuries or pregnancy. 4.95 from 156 reviews at €50 per person for 3h.

From the guide

The underground caves are one of the most amazing visits to take on Terceira Island. This tour includes the passage through the Natal Cave (lava tube) and the Algar do Carvão (the interior of the volcano), also includes the passage through the famous Furnas of Sulfur (fumarolas) and the leisure area Lagoa das Patas.

Compared with other Terceira

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 14€503h4.95 (156)shared
Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour€1507h5.0 (257)private
Terceira Island: Full Day Tour€907h5.0 (74)shared
Wines and Moonshines of Terceira€1398h5.0 (61)shared

Ranked #5 of 14 in Terceira by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €39 to €150, median €78; typical length 5h 30m. 2 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 14 Terceira

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 14:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 14:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked August 31, 2026.

What's Included

Pick up & drop off
Personal Accident Insurance
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Tourist Guide

What's Not Included

Tickets in the Caves

Itinerary

Lagoa Das Patas Stop 1
The first stop of the tour will be at a secret place called Lagoa das Patas. In this place it is possible to visit the stream that originates from Serra de Sta Bárbara, visit the Lagoon and interact with animals such as ducks and some birds. It is a leisure area full of life and nature!
20 min
Here we will visit the famous Gruta Natal and Lagoa do Negro Stop 2
At this stop, you have the opportunity to walk through lava tunnels made by mother nature and see Lagoa do Negro up close.
30 min
Furnas do Enxofre Stop 3
is made up of an area that comprises several outlets of aggressive volcanic gases at different temperatures, some quite high. It has a small pedestrian trail that allows you to observe the sulfur smoke up close.
20 min
Algar do Carvao Stop 4
We visited the interior of a volcano in the center of Terceira Island! An unforgettable experience to remember for the rest of your life.
30 min

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pickup from: Hotel

11 pickup points listed by the operator, 11 of them hotels

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 50 / person