Underground Van Tour (Half Day) | Terceira Island
Overview
The underground caves are one of the most amazing visits to make on Terceira Island. This tour includes passage through Gruta Natal (lava tube) and Algar do Carvão (inside the volcano), also includes passage through the famous Furnas de Enxofre (fumaroles) and the Lagoa das Patas leisure area.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The Algar do Carvão is temporarily closed for museum reconstruction works; instead of Algar do Carvão, we will visit the Natural Pools of Biscoitos.
What's Included
- Pick up & drop off
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tourist Guide
- Tickets in the Caves
Meeting and Pickup
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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Lagoa Das Patas
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gruta do Natal
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Furnas do Enxofre
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Algar do Carvao
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-130511P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Pick up & drop off.
- Personal Accident Insurance.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tourist Guide.
- Tickets in the Caves.
There 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Underground Van Tour (Half Day) | Terceira Island is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Underground Van Tour (Half Day) | Terceira Island 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
- Pick up & drop off
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tourist Guide
- Tickets in the Caves
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
