Top Terceira Hiking Tours

Embark on a remarkable adventure on Terceira Island, visiting Agualva Bays Trail (Trilho das Baías da Agualva), Parque das Frechas and Biscoitos Natural Swimming Pools, promising unforgettable moments. This picturesque trail offers stunning landscapes, from coastal views to lush vegetation, providing an immersive experience for nature and adventure seekers. After the hike, take a break with a delightful picnic at Parque das Frechas, a serene and charming spot. Here, you’ll savor flavors of typical Azorean cuisine, crafted with care to showcase the region’s rich culinary traditions. To conclude this extraordinary experience, dive into the crystal-clear waters of the natural pools of Biscoitos. These volcanic lava pools are a true natural wonder, offering a refreshing escape surrounded by the raw beauty of the Atlantic Ocean.

The tour of Lagoons & Volcanoes is a combination of two activities ( a walking trail and afternoon minivan tour with focus on the volcanology aspect) with lunch with drinks included, in a total of 8 hours of tour. Enjoy the morning part through the hiking trail of Mistérios Negros, a 5-kilometer walk that stands out for its extreme natural beauty, be it lagoons and cryptomeria forests or endemic vegetation (Azoric), or even volcanic landscape. Its level of difficulty is medium, with ap. 100 mt, in an irregular terrain. In the afternoon part you're invited to visit the interior of an empty volcano, walk through a fumarolic field, explore the interior of the lava tunnel of Gruta do Natal, and stroll through the natural pools in the parish of Biscoitos. We inform that the stop of Algar do Carvão is closed since October, and will be for 18 months, due to construction works in their visitors center.

Discover the western and central parts of the Azorean island of Terceira on a guided off-road vehicle tour. Join a small group and board your utility task vehicle (UTV) for an adventure through forests and open fields, riding side-by-side with your group. Stop at 5 Ribeiras, Raminho, Santa Barbara, and many more locations over the course of a few hours.

Experience the beauty of Terceira Island and find the best photography spots with this private one-day tour. With a totally personalized itinerary, take on as many trails as you like, coming into contact with the traces of volcanic activity that make this island unique. A guide knowledgeable about photography will accompany you, meaning you’ll get the perfect photos to remember your time by.

Mistérios Negros is located in the interior of Terceira Island and, as its name indicates, it is an essential adventure trail. It has the natural beauty of Lagoa do Negro, Pico do Gaspar and the visit to the Volcanic Domes.

Immerse yourself in the lush nature of the Azores when you book this nature therapy walk in Terceira. With a private guide, follow an ancient Japanese practice called Shinrin-Yoku to create a connection with your surroundings and discover hidden areas. Take this time to relax on your holiday and build your connection to nature.

Come and explore the Fortes de São Sebastião trail, on Terceira island, accompanied by a guide throughout the activity. You will have the opportunity to appreciate ruins of military forts of the XVI and XVII century along the coast, marvel at the volcanic landscapes, and experience contact with nature. You'll be surrounded by the sea as well as endemic vegetation such as the erica azorica. The trail is short, on average it will take approx. 2h30, is of moderate difficulty, and is not flat (difference of approx. 50m-70m in altitude).

The trail is situated in the centre of Terceira island and along the way we will observe the endemic flora of the Azores, large pastures and even some of the island´s fauna. Today's main attraction is “Rocha de Chambre ", a vertical wall located at 708m above sea level with a splendid view over Azinhal valley, Pico Alto. After this climb, time to admire the view from the Pico das Caldeirinhas and Pico Vermelho volcanic caldera. The last part of the trail passes along a dry stone wall in an area dominated by Azorean heather, an endemic floral specie. After lunch, time to get amazed with Algar do Carvão, a volcanic chimney that is, without doubt, the best known volcanic cave in the Azores. Driving to Angra do Heroísmo, we still have time for a short stop to visit Quinta dos Açores..

Rocha do Chambre is the name of one of the most beautiful areas to visit in the heart of Terceira Island, here you have the opportunity to discover magical places such as Vale do Azinhal, Juncal, the Chambre viewpoint and other fantastic places.

This route starts at Lagoa do Negro and runs through the Serra de Santa Bárbara nature reserve. We know the Cedars of the Bush and the Cryptomerias. This is probably the most pristine trail in the Azores, as you will have the opportunity to pass through the protected area and contemplate the Laurissilva forest.

Explore the cliffs and volcanic rock formations found along the Baias da Agualva hiking trail on Terceira Island during this guided hiking tour. This easy-to-moderate trail runs through lush forests and along cliffside vistas, and the tour includes a stop at the Alagoa da Fajãzinha viewpoint. Your guide will take you to popular viewing areas and natural landmarks while sharing information on the island’s history and volcanic activity.

Discover the stunning scenery of Portugal’s Azores islands on a half-day hike around Terceira Island. Enjoy a guided hike along coastal tracks and mountain valley trails, admiring the island’s volcanic landscapes, glittering lakes, and dramatic rock formations along the way.

Guide since 2015, I was born and raised in the city of Angra do Heroísmo, which I am a passionate. I intend to take you through the streets of the city and through some of the monuments, sharing history, culture and curiosities about the oldest city of the Azores, which was twice the capital of Portugal. At your pace.

Right in Terceira Island center, this trail takes us through some volcanic eruptions - some of the most recent in our island - and from an incredible native vegetation collection which is now part of the island natural reserve!

Embark with us on this amazing three day journey where you can experience a combination of nature and landscape, with gastronomy and local culture. The three days include not only a hiking trail walk per day, but also visits to the most beautiful spots on the island like the natural monuments of Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal, the natural swimming pools and vineyards of Biscoitos, the miradouro of Serra do Cume and the natural reservation of Parque das Frechas in Agualva. Get prepared for an amazing aventure with TuriAzores! NOTE: ALGAR DO CARVÃO MONUMENT IS CLOSED FOR WORKS ON THEIR INTERPRETATION CENTER FOR 18 MONTHS (SUMMER 2026)