Private Caves Tour with a Geologist
Overview
Visits to Algar do Carvão may be limited due to visitor center works
Open (14:00 - 18:00 summer/ 14:30 - 17:30 winter). October to April close Sunday, Monday and Thursday.
Have you ever imagined yourself inside a volcano?
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 we 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.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Geologist expert guide
- Snacks
- Infant's car seats
- Entrance Fee to Gruta do Natal - €9.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)
- Entrance Fee to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up at your hotel in Angra or at the meeting point, main square (Praça Velha) just in front of the city hall.
Praça Velha
9700-091 Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Gruta do Natal
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Furnas do Enxofre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Algar do Carvao
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Cinco Ribeiras
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Angra do Heroismo (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-422715P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-01).
- Private transportation.
- Hotel Pick up and drop off.
- Geologist expert guide.
- Snacks.
- Infant's car seats.
- Entrance Fee to Gruta do Natal - €9.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person).
- Entrance Fee to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Caves Tour with a Geologist is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Caves Tour with a Geologist will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Geologist expert guide
- Snacks
- Infant's car seats
- Entrance Fee to Gruta do Natal - €9.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)
- Entrance Fee to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 (combo ticket €15.00 per person)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
