Tours in Angra do Heroísmo

You no longer have to go to Africa to go on a safari. Also in the Azores it is possible to experience moments of pure adrenaline in a all terrain vehicle. Fasten your seat belt, the adventure through the interior of the island will begin. The trip is made comfortably in jeeps suitably equipped for the purpose and able to take you to places you did not even imagine existed. we personalize your the tour to your needs and likes, Start the day sight seeing, we bring you to the most important look-out places, we go off road to see some gorgeous sites, then we bring you to a beautiful location where you will have lunch in a relax atmosphere, you can walk around enjoying a glass of wine or beer if you like to, while we prepare your food, after lunch continue seeing beautiful places in the Island where very few can bring you, you will get to see the Island on the outside and from the inside. we will bring you to as many places as possible to give you a very good idea of the Island of Terceira.

An Unique Private Tour. Starts at 9 am and ends when you want. In this tour you have the opportunity to visit all the most beautiful scenery that this fantastic island has to offer. Start the adventure around the island in relaxed, comfortable and fun atmosphere with us where the most important for us is you. Discover beautiful green landscapes always with the presence of dormant volcanoes in the background and the beautiful clifs in cost lane. If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email. Algar do Carvão and Gruta do Natal Will be closed from 20th of October 2024 till 2026, for renovation. NOT AVAILABLE FROM 20TH OF OCTOBER 2024 TO 2026 : You can also visit this 2 places that are open to public is volcano Algar do Carvão and Christmas Cave. This places are only open in Fall/winter on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. In summer every day is open. They are also closed on expecial occasions as Christmas days or special date.

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.

Embark with us on a journey through Terceira Island, highlighting the most beautiful views, villages and volcanos! See the island through our eyes, unveil the culture, history and grandeur of our island, while involving yourself in all of what nature has to give! A minimum of 2 participants is required for this activity

Private tour and the time to end depends on you, no rush at all! This tour is perfect for you that want to feel the nature in one full day! Make two trails in one day! In the easy way! know all the trails in this fantastic island has to offer and discover more trails create by us. Come with us and see beautiful hiking trails in our unique landscapes. Choose the trails that fits best on you. Always surrounded by green, volcanic and ocean scenery with beautiful cliffs. If you want to know more information about this tour, please contact us by email.

It only makes sense to travel with us if you want to understand our history, culture and have access to all places (not just the tourist bus stops) in a more authentic way and with a guide who loves your island on a private tour.

This thematic half-day tour about caves and volcanoes at Terceira island, will show all the different outcomes of the volcanic origins of the islands! Starting with the climb onto Serra do Cume top, where you'll be surprised by the breathtaking beauty of one of the largest craters of the Azores; visit the Algar do Carvão, where you feel the experience of being on the inside of an empty volcano; have a small walk through the trail that leads you around the fumarolic field of Furnas do Enxofre; and explore the cave of Gruta do Natal, a set of basaltic lava tunnels; visit the natural pools of volcanic origin in Biscoitos, where you can admire its amazing bay filled with black volcanic rock.

Discover the enchanting beauty of Terceira Island on our Private Terceira Island Slow Tour. Designed for a relaxed pace, this tour blends stunning landscapes, rich culture, and authentic flavors. Highlights include panoramic views from Monte Brasil, a 15th-century church, colorful impérios, and the breathtaking Serra do Cume viewpoint. Enjoy a peaceful stop at Praia da Vitória and savor traditional cuisine during lunch. Visit the iconic Ilhéu das Cabras and explore a local coffee and fruit farm when Algar do Carvão is unavailable. If open, venture inside Algar do Carvão, a unique volcanic marvel. Stroll through Biscoitos’ dramatic lava formations and natural pools, with the option for a refreshing swim. This flexible private tour adapts to your pace and preferences, offering a personal and immersive experience of Terceira’s essence. Note: The itinerary order may vary based on your accommodation and local events beyond our control. Let TerceiraTours guide you on a journey to remember.

Join us on 3 hours of calm and relaxed guided visit of the island, mixing culture and beautiful views, we will make the most of this time together, driving by Monte Brasil, the only peninsula of the island, Goat Islet, an underwater volcano, São Sebastião, the first place we populated upon arriving at the island and Serra do Cume, one of the remaining ridges of the biggest caldeira of Azores! The visit to Algar do Carvão is optional and depends on the hour of the tour.

The way we pass along the history of our city is not just a tour, its a time travel along the 500 years of our existence. Understanding our roots and means of survival through time, is more than just an experience, it's living like a local, understanding the feeling of belonging in our beautiful island. We will take you on a very unique experience, through time and evolution, passing along the legacy of one of the very firsts modern cities of the world, in the middle of the Atlantic. A minimum of 2 participants is required for this activity

Whale Watching + Jeep Tour The best of both world's Start the day whale watching, then continue the adventure through the interior of the island. The trip is made comfortably in jeeps suitably equipped for the purpose and able to take you to places you did not even imagine existed. It is intended for those who want to know unusual perspectives and scenarios on the Island of Bruma (Terceira Island)

This is a very pristine landscape that allows you to interpret the geological beginnings of these volcanic islands.

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)

Ride in one of the biggest volcanic craters in the Azores. Cross pasturelands, overpass cows and get amazed with the clouds changing all the time. Relax and let all go with the flow, taking the island time and feeling the slow pace of the bucolic landscape while crossing the tectonic plates.

Start the day sight seeing, we bring you to the most important look-out places, we go off road to see some gorgeous sites, then we bring you to a beautiful location where you will have lunch in a relax atmosphere, where you can walk around enjoying a glass of wine or a beer if you like to while we prepare your food, after lunch we continue seeing beautiful places in the Island going to a milking barn where we visit the entire operation, get to interact with the veal's (little cafes), taste the milk and some local cheeses, then we go to a factory where you can see the different processes of making, cheese, milk, yogurt, iced cream, packing of beef, and of course if you like we go have the best iced cream in the Island.

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.

The first stop is the Miradouro da Serretinha, which offers a charming panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. We continue to São Sebastião, a historic village where you can explore the local culture. Next, we head to Serra do Cume, famous for its extensive views of the pastures, which resemble a patchwork blanket. The trip continues to Praia da Vitória, where participants can enjoy the marina and the beach. The last stop is at Miradouro do Facho, which provides impressive views over the city and the bay. The tour ends with the return to the hotel, concluding the activity.

We personalize the Tour to your wish and likes, Start the day fishing, not only will you enjoy breathtaking views, you can also fish your own lunch. Enjoy a fantastic outdoor lunch we prepare the fish you caught we also have (traditional food,for those who dont like fih or simply want to try our local dishews) Portuguese wine, beer, local cheeses and more. Afterword’s we show you some of the most importante sightr seeing spots stroll through the interior of the Island, stunning views, difficult access roads with unique flora

The first hand experience of being together with nature, no artificial noises, no air pollution, just us and nature one-on-one is what makes this experience so unique. The guide will make sure you go through the correct path so you just need to relax and appreciate the nature around you, forget all the worries and stress and enjoy this relaxing, yet physical, mind cleanse, 100% azorean made! We visit other hiking trails, if you have one of your preference, please do tell us! A minimum of 2 participants is required for this activity

Join us for a full-day adventure exploring Terceira’s most stunning landscapes, charming towns, and must-see highlights at a relaxed pace. Start with breathtaking views from Monte Brasil, then head to the iconic viewpoints of Ilhéu das Cabras and Serra do Cume. Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring in Praia da Vitória (lunch not included), followed by a visit to the volcanic pools of Biscoitos. End the day with a local cheese tasting and stories about Terceira’s traditions. Pickup between 10:00 and 10:15 in Angra do Heroísmo. Return by late afternoon. If time allows, we’ll include bonus stops. A perfect way to connect with the real Terceira.

Come venture with us on this thrill seeking tour, through the inside of a volcano, exploring the great deeds of nature, walking amongst fumaroles to walking inside a lava tube, come experience all the deeds of our volcanic island! A minimum of 2 participants is required for this activity

The junction between nature, adventure and fun is what makes our tour unique. We are motivated to adapt the service to the client, so we can get to the end of the day and feel fulfilled and know that our clients are taking back home a very good memory of our island! A minimum of 2 participants is required for this activity

Dare to try out the best we have for an afternoon. First, we go to heaven, driving by car to Serra da Ribeirinha. An amazing view of the city, the Monte Brasil volcano, and Vila de São Mateus. On most days, you may even be surprised to see the island of São Jorge and the island of Pico with its imposing mountain. A few steps and you have a view of Ilhéu das Cabras islet , Fradinhos islet, and the entire south coast, lots of cows, and green fields with typical dry-stone walls. Descended and began the path to the depths of the earth on this visit to Algar do Carvão. An ancient dormant volcano, in this Algar visitors can descend to a depth of around 330 feet (100 meters). A few more minutes on the road and we visit the fumaroles. Now it's time to catch your breath and head to a winery to taste the famous volcanic wine and discover how these unique people were able to find an ingenious way to transform stone into wine. The final will be at the Biscoitos Natural Pools. 37 Miles (60 Km).

The transfer service will be carried out as comfortably as possible in our "Citroen C4 Picasso". We want you to have a great experience, not only with us but throughout your stay on Terceira Island.