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Excellent tour. Guide was super knowledgeable and friendly. Good pace, enjoyable time and got to see a out of ordinary cave.

We had an incredible day hiking with Azore Expeditions! Our guide, Juca, took us on two completely different hikes in one day—one along the stunning coastline and another through the island’s interior. Both were absolutely beautiful, and while they were challenging at times, they were very doable and fun.Juca was an outstanding guide. He shared much about the island’s culture, geology, and local traditions. We also stopped for lunch at a local restaurant where he introduced us to some authentic Azorean specialties—something we probably would have never discovered on our own.If you’re looking for a way to experience the island, I can’t recommend Azore Expeditions and Juca highly enough. It was one of the highlights of our trip!

It was a fantastic tour. We didn't have the best weather for part of the day, but our guide Bernardo did a really great job of adjusting the tour to give us a wonderful day. Lunch was incredible and we visited places you don't see on other tours. Bernardo was knowledgeable, professional, and also fun. We had a great time with him.

We had an outstanding experience touring Terceira with our guide, Juca. He made sure we saw all of the island’s most important sights, even some they were unavailable to other guests on our cruise ship. He was always happy to answer questions and tailor the day to our interests.What truly set him apart was his friendly and accommodating personality. He was a pleasure to spend the day with and made us feel welcome from start to finish. He also went above and beyond by taking beautiful, artistic photos for us throughout the tour, helping us capture fabulous memories.I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Terceira who wants a comprehensive, enjoyable visit of the island.

Our guide had a nice van and was very knowledgeable about hiking. We hiked by the northern coast first as the southern part of the island was under think fog in the morning. Views along the hike by the ocean were beautiful. We have great photos and our guide took good (and humorous pictures). Hiking in that area was manageable for people who do not have much experience.Next we went to lunch. Food was very good.After lunch we went to the second hike. The fog had lifted but the views were fewer. The hike was not necessarily hard but was complicated. You navigate thick mud and standing water in spots. Sometimes there are boards to walk on and sometimes not. There are sharp and slippery rocks on which you hike and you need to hike across sharp rocks. For tall people you also need to watch for low branches.It was on this second hike where we had some issues. One person rolled their ankle, partially fell into a hole and hit their leg on a sharp rock. Very fortunately that member of our group could still easily continue. Another person in our group fell hard with a big cut, immediate swelling, and bruising. Our guide did not have a first aid kit and said the only way out was to hike out. It was extremely difficult for this person and the guide kept saying just a little further or “like another 100 meters” but we still had to hike over about 3KM after our group member fell.Tips for others: know that the hikes while not requiring extreme skill can still present some challenges and if you fall there is not any emergency support. You should wear hiking shoes or boots (we all wore the former). Bring your own first aid kit because the guide will not have one. And be sure to bring water as none was provided. Finally, if you do the hikes in the order we did, you should know that while pretty after you take pictures at the lagoon, you do not have panoramic views. If you are feeling tired you may want to pay attention to how it feels when you first start hiking on the rocks. If it is feeling at all challenging and you are tired you will want to turn around as most of the rest of the hike is navigating rocks.Beautiful views but come prepared

We highly recommend booking this tour with Antonio and the Pro Island Tour team! They are a local family who not only provide great tips and friendliness to explore Terceira but also make great homemade Portuguese food. The jeep van driven by Antonio was a fantastic ride that allowed us to explore more unknown parts of the island including visiting some natural pools. We even enjoyed a refreshing dip at one of the natural pools in Biscoitos! The lunch Antonio and his family provided was fantastic, they even provided beer, wine, and water. We also enjoyed the wine tasting and exploring the vineyard! It is a very cool vineyard that shows a lot of beautiful flowers and very unique ways on how the wine is produced. Overall, we highly recommend booking this tour experience with Pro Island Tour!

A private tour is the ONLY way to see this beautiful island. The weather is unpredictable and we switched seeing the sights on the fly to be able to get the most out of the tour. Our guide, Antonio S. Is professional, informative, kind and best of all funny. In fact, he is a wealth of knowledge. Great curated tour!

If you are interested in archeology and anthropology, Juca is is a great guide. Not only did we see some great sites, we learned about the customs of Terceira as well.

From the moment we started hiking across a farmers field towards our first lava tube of the day, we knew we were in for a unique experience, and our guide Juca delivered in spades! Expertly bringing to life what we were seeing, Juca made our experience informative and fun. Patiently answering our questions, captivating us with stories about island history and culture. The Algar de Carveo had recently reopened so we were able to spend some quality time in this spectacular volcanic vent also. We ended our very full day exhausted, dirty, and absolutely happy! We would do this tour again in a heartbeat. Thank you Juca for an unforgettable day!

Amelia is a BRILLIANT tour guide - friendly, funny, and extremely knowledgeable. She's worked in lots of different parts of the tourism industry on the island and it shows - she can answer any question on Terceira's geography or history or even modern life. She was also extremely personable - and the tour encompasses all the best parts of the island - would highly recommend this tour. Also Amelia has BEAUTIFUL azure blue hair which is not relevant to the tour but seems fitting for the Azores.

Regarding Underground Experience. Juca arrived promptly greeted us and proffesionally discussed the activities for the day and made sure we were prepared. Juca was very kind and checked in regularly to make sure we were comfortable with every aspect of the excursion. There were no surprises. He was up front about what was covered in the excursion, what we needed to cover separately (food,snacks and entrance fees to certain locations). The reason I chose Juca was because he has built relationships with private landowners to access private caves, he is an experienced cave explorer and is a proffeaional guide with insurance and integrity. Side note I do a lot of solo trips and would highly recommend Azores Expeditions to females traveling Solo.

We had the absolute pleasure of spending the day on an archaeology tour in Terceira with Juca in February, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to the Azores. From the moment we met him, his kindness and generosity stood out. He is genuinely one of the most gracious people we’ve ever encountered.What made the experience so special was Juca’s passion. It’s immediately clear how deeply he cares about the islands and how committed he is to sharing their true history and stories. He doesn’t just guide a tour, he brings Terceira to life in a way that feels personal, authentic, and incredibly meaningful.He took our family all over the island, showing us breathtaking scenic spots that felt almost unreal. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and the entire day flowed effortlessly, giving us a complete and unforgettable experience of the island.On top of that, Juca is an incredibly talented photographer. He captured beautiful moments of our family throughout the day, photos we will truly cherish forever.We cannot thank him enough for the time, care, and heart he put into our day. If you’re considering a tour in Terceira, don’t hesitate. This is an experience you’ll never forget.

Bernardo was a great guide! 2 of the caves have an entrance fee. Still great sites. Would def recommend

Great excursion with Bernardo. Easy pick up from the port. Very enjoyable and educational half day tour.

5 it was incrediable, amazing gentlemen as our tour guide. The lunch was so good. i recomnend everybody take this tour when they to this island Sandy

Had a fantastic day!!! Miguel was a great host who shared a passion for the history and beauty of the island. Outstanding excursion!!!