Geology private full day tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Terceira, Portugal
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
What's Included
- Private tour
- Geologist expert guide
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Tickets to Algar do Carvão - €10.00 and Gruta do Natal (Christmas cave) - €9.00. Combo ticket €15.00€9.00 per person
- Food and drinks€15.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Monte Brasil
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Ribeirinha
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Porto Judeu (Pass By)
3
Salga
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vila de Sao Sebastiao (Pass By)
4
Serra do Cume Viewpoint
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Praia da Vitoria
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Terceira
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
Biscoitos
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
8
Gruta do Natal
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
9
Furnas do Enxofre
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Algar do Carvao
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 11 reviews
sheridan_B, Sep 2025
I went on a wonderful private tour with Ricardo. He was very easy to be around and talk to for my solo tour. He arrived on time with a very clean car. He took me to out of the way places for the very best views. We were even able to see mount Pico and Sao Jorge Island! He expertly explained the various volcanos and eruptions that formed the island along with other geological facts. He also explained the history of the island and local legends along with practical matters of common words, street signs and the way life on the island works. For lunch we went to a small family owned restaurant where I had excellent grilled octopus. We toured a cave where Ricardo expertly explained the various lava flows and structures. We ended at Monte Brazil. Ricardo was a wonderful guide and very cosiderate. I really wished I had an extra day to book another tour with Ricardo!! My next excursion was snorkeling and turns out I would have much preferred another day of touring with Ricardo. :-). I felt very welcomed on Tericera and this experience justed added to wanting to visit again!! Thanks so much Ricardo. I greatly appreciated your time, kindness and wonderful conversation. Sheridan
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Sheridan, thank you so much for your kind words. I hope to see you again here on Terceira.
Jojin_V, Jul 2024
If you are looking for an authentic and interdisciplinary island experience that combines the exquisite beauty of Terceira and site-seeking adventures with geological and historical knowledge then this is definitely the private tour for you!
As a solo traveler this tour was wonderful way to get to know this “third” island of the Azores. Ricardo is a gentle soul and very knowledgeable geologist, sensitive to the natural world. He designed a tour for my interests. He was flexible throughout the day to add in stops and sites which addressed the ongoing conversation we had as we journeyed around the island in his comfortable vehicle. His thoughtfulness is evident in how he speaks about this green volcanic island. (He also makes sure you stay hydrated and eat.) If you inquire, he has good suggestions for local restaurants and activities.
Through our discussion, I found out Ricardo offers additional Terceira-related tours. So at the end of the magical 9-hour tour, after experiencing craters valleys, seeing oceanside cliffs with lava layers, visiting two different types of volcanic caves, and hiking around a fumarolic field with volcanic gases steaming from the earth, I was able to book his 3-hour walking tour of historic Angra do Heroísmo. This second tour (on a different day) helped me understand how deeply Portuguese roots are embedded in this harbor city. We walked the labyrinthine streets, journeying through time, grounded in the architecture and seafaring stories. He shared key events which shaped this island, the Azores and Portuguese history. I look forward to returning to Terceira and hope take Ricardo’s sailing tour.
I highly recommend Ricardo’s tours!
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