Azores Geological Tour

1 day
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ilheu Rosto de cao, Rua das Maricas 13B Sao Roque, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel 9500-711 Portugal

See the features of an surtseyan eruption.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lagoa do Fogo, Miradouro da Serra Barrosa Agua de Pau, Sao Miguel Portugal

View over the Fogo caldera.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ribeira Grande, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores

Visit the Geothermal Power Plant.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ribeira Grande, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores

Visit fountain buried by the lava flow of 1563.
Confort stop

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Termas das Caldeiras, Largo das Caldeiras S/N, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal

Fumarole and hotsprings fields.
Picnic stop.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Lagoa do Congro, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel Portugal

Walk down to the lake Congro.
Brief explanation of the genesis of a Maar.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Gruta do Carvao, Rua do Paim, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel 9500-230 Portugal

Visit a lava tube.

Duration: 30 minutes

Included
  • Local taxes
  • National Park fees
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Entry/Admission - Gruta do Carvao
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
85% Original
65% Cultural
35%