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Experience the natural beauty of the Terceira region on this guided half-day hiking tour that takes you through varied terrain including up volcanoes, past lakes, and along cliffside views of the ocean. Along the way, you'll learn about the unique vegetation of the area on a tour that’s both educational and scenic. Private transportation is included for your convenience.

Explore Terceira Island through its traditional cuisine on this foodie’s tasting tour from Angra do Heroísmo. Following a pickup at your accommodation, travel across Terceira with your guide and savor the island’s fresh flavors. Visit historic sites and popular snack stops the locals love, and sample traditional dishes accompanied by Terceira wines. Along the way, learn of the role food plays in Terceira Island’s culture and society.

Whether you're an animal lover, a curious traveler, or a family looking for a unique experience, this tour offers an unforgettable connection to nature, animals, and rural traditions. You will be able to see and learn about a family dairy farm, typically azorean, with happy free range cows! There you can get your hands-on, try milking yourself, taste the milk and feed the calves! Besides this you will try local cheese and bread. The first stop is a viewpoint where you will see a huge area of lush green farm fields, then we head to the farm where you'll be welcomed by the sights and sounds of authentic farm life. There you will learn about the milking process and the life of a dairy farmer. Come explore the heart of Azorean countryside and see how milk makes its journey from pasture to bottle. Join us and experience the peaceful rhythm of life on a traditional dairy farm!

We start our visit at Monte Brasil, enjoying a panoramic view over the city of Angra do Heroísmo at the Pico das Cruzinhas viewpoint. We continue along the east coast towards Fajã do Ficher, with a panoramic view over the Cabras Islets. A little further we will go to Salga Bay and Mós Bay, which were places with a big importance in the history of Terceira. The next stop is the village of São Sebastião, which has one of the oldest churches on the island. After this stop we go towards the city of Praia da Vitória, where we will stop at the Serra do Facho viewpoint, that offers a privileged view over the city. Finally, we go up to the Serra do Cume viewpoint, where we can see the famous ‘Manta de Retalhos’, the largest caldera in the Azores.

This small group tour will take you back in time to the days of WWII, where your guide will tell you all about why Lajes and Praia da Vitoria were military bases during the war. The tour begins with hotel pickup to make things easy, and then you’ll be off to visit the historical war sites. After touring for around four hours, you’ll be dropped back off at your hotel.

Immerse yourself in Terceira Island’s historic capital, Angra do Heroísmo, and discover sights and stories you wouldn’t encounter independently on this walking tour. Meet your guide in the city center and set off on foot to see UNESCO-listed sights, from cathedrals and palaces to forts and gardens, all in one excursion.

On this tour we will tour the entire most historic area of the island, the East Coast of Terceira, also has a beautiful beach of volcanic sand, beautiful landscapes, green areas and historic monuments such as the Miradouro do Facho.

On this tour we will tour part of the city of Praia Vitória, which is a historic city in the east of Terceira Island, has a beautiful beach of volcanic sand, beautiful landscapes, green areas and historic monuments such as the Miradouro do Facho.

Experience the beauty of the natural world at its most ferocious with this Terceira island volcano tour. Walk inside the empty volcano (which last erupted 2000 years ago), see the impact of sulfur on the local surroundings, and finally enjoy Gruta do Natal (‘Christmas Cave’), an amazing lava tunnel. This is a rare opportunity to explore one of nature’s most mysterious and powerful forces close up.

Discover one of the biggest volcanic craters in the Azores as you embark on a bike ride from Praia da Vitoria. Join a small group and ride through Terceira’s countryside, surrounded by rolling pastures and cows. Cross over tectonic plates, learning about the island’s geology as you go, and pass by several stratovolcanoes throughout your ride.

This is possibly one of our most popular tours, learn the history of Cabras Islet and be amazed by its landscape.

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.

On this visit you will have the opportunity to get to know the interior of the island and here you will have a lot of adventure and learning about the volcanic activity of the Atlantic Ocean. Visit to caves, fumaroles and natural pools included.

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.

Discover the magic of Terceira on a full-day private tour with air-conditioned transportation—and leave the navigation and logistics to someone else. See all the highlights in just a few hours, including Monte Brasil, Sao Sebastio, Praia da Vittoria, Biscoitos, Algar do Carvao, and Serra do Cume, enjoying epic viewpoints, swimming, and wineries. Your private guide provides fascinating stories about Azorean culture and history along the way.

Experience the beauty of Terceira Island, a stunning gem in the middle of the Atlantic, filled with breathtaking natural landscapes waiting to be explored. This tour perfectly blends culture and adventure, taking you on a journey through the island’s most spectacular highlights. Explore the volcanic origins of the island at Monte Brasil, where you’ll walk around the peninsula and enjoy panoramic views from above, offering a unique perspective of this ancient underwater volcano. Step back in time in the picturesque village of São Sebastião, one of the island’s earliest settlements. Here, you’ll discover charming streets, historic churches, and traditional Holy Spirit chapels that reflect Terceira’s deep cultural roots. The journey concludes at the breathtaking Serra do Cume viewpoint, where you can admire the striking landscape of a collapsed volcano, with its famous patchwork of green fields stretching as far as the eye can see.

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.

Spend a day on the water by going on a peaceful fishing trip in the Azores. You won’t have to worry if it’s your first time fishing as you’ll be taught fishing skills from your guide. While you’re fishing, you’ll get access to spectacular views that you wouldn’t see otherwise. No need to bring food with you as the staff on the boat will cook your freshly-caught fish and treat you to a generous lunch with salads, bread, island cheeses, and unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks included.

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).

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-April close on Sun, Mon and Thursdays Lets embark on a journey spanning 3.5 million years? On this full-day tour, guided by a geologist, we will visit the most scenic points of interest, which just so happen to coincide with some of our most interesting geological features. We'll have the opportunity to explore concepts like vulcano-stratigraphy or polygenetic volcanoes. Along the way, we'll also discuss history and cultural heritage. Bring your swimsuit if you want to take a dip in one of the island’s famous natural swimming pools (weather permitting). And of course, we'll visit Gruta do Natal and Algar do Carvão. By the end of the day, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the geological history and geodiversity of Terceira Island. The experience is a fully customizable private tour, custom-made according to your personal needs and wishes.

Discover the geological systems of Terceira on a full-day excursion to underground caves. Alongside a private guide, explore the island and see how ancient volcanic eruptions shaped the landscapes that we see today. Visit Christmas Cave and the Algar do Carvão lava tube, or even a few caves that are not open to the public, and learn about each destination from your guide.

Vem explorar a Ilha Terceira em duas rodas! Esta é a maneira mais divertida de conhecer a Ilha Terceira, aqui pode alugar a sua bicicleta de montanha e percorrer as maravilhosas paisagens deste pequeno paraíso no meio do atlântico. Importante: - Entrega às 9H00 no ponto de encontro

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Azorean island of Terceira and connect with the Laurissilva Forest on this full-day Jeep tour. Join a small group and travel along rugged trails to discover unique locations like natural swimming pools, extinct volcanoes, stunning viewpoints, and beautiful landscapes covered in blooming flowers. Some walking is involved and snacks are included to refuel.

Traditional history relates that the Azores remained undiscovered until the Portuguese arrived in 1427, but Terceira is home to several much older structures. Discover them on this unique tour with a private guide who knows the walking routes—and even discovered one site. Learn about the different theories as you visit a megalithic complex and a Roman columbarium (where urns were stored), and follow an ancient trail carved by oxcarts.