... discover the most beautiful walking trails
... discover the most beautiful walking trails
SIGHTSEEING AND HIKING
memories, trails, adventure
This activity will take you through unique experiences where you will learn about our wine history and gastronomy. You can also choose to discover the history of the Azorean whaling culture or explore the beautiful landscapes of the island.
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A sightseeing & hiking tour is ideal for groups of up to 8 people who want to visit the main attractions in Pico. You will experience the beauty Pico has to offer and discover magical places.
Are you interested in animals and Azorean culture and heritage? This one is for you.
You will go to São Roque do Pico and Lajes do Pico, two villages with a massive whaling heritage, where you will visit landscapes, museums and vigias (lookouts used to spot whales). This tour offers you a complete cultural and historical experience!
DEPARTURE
9H00
MORNING
You will visit the following places:
• Whale factory (São Roque);
• Queimada Vigia (Lajes do Pico);
• Whaling Museum;
LUNCH
12H00 to 14H00
AFTERNOON
You will visit the following places:
· Vigia and S. Mateus harbour;
· Relvas vigia[MA5]
ARRIVAL
17H00
DURATION
8 hours
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
2 people
DISTANCE
78.3 km
WHAT WE OFFER
• Transportation
• Insurance
• Tour guide
• Lunch
Are you interested in volcanos, birds and natural landscapes? This one is for you! You will visit Planalto or Maciço Central areas, which are gifted with an incredible landscape filled with volcanos, lagoons and endemic flora. You will also have the opportunity to taste local gastronomy in Caiado lagoon, an excellent place for bird watching, as well as observe several endemic species of the Macaronesia flora.
DEPARTURE
9H00
MORNING
You will visit the following places:
• Boca-de-fogo (1718 Eruption)
• Capitão Lagoon
• Pico da Urze
LUNCH
12H00 to 14H00
Picnic at Caiado Lagoon
AFTERNOON
You will visit the following places:
• Caveiro Natural Reserve
• Rosado Lagoon
ARRIVAL
17H00
DISTANCE
75,5 Km
DURATION
8 horas
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
2 people
WHAT WE OFFER
• Transportation
• Insurance
• Tour guide
• Picnic
Do you love wine, history and landscapes? This one is for you!
This tour will take you to UNESCO World Heritage areas, characterized by the beautiful stone vineyards. In this tour, you will understand how we managed to produce wine out of a soil made of solidified lava. You will also learn the history behind Jeirões, which are stone structures present across the island, and its importance in our economy.
DEPARTURE
9H00
WHAT WE WILL DO
· Visit Verdelho (Criação Velha)
· Visit Currais & Jeirões
· Visit the Frade Windmill
· Visit lava fields
· Hike to Cabeço do Pé do Monte.
· And much more!
• Visita a um abrigo, poço de maré, às rilheiras e ao rola-pipas;[MA1]
ARRIVAL
12H00
DISTANCE
8 Km
WHAT TO BRING
Backpack, hiking boots or other suitable walking shoes, comfortable clothes, hat, sunscreen, water and snacks.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Transportation
• Insurance
• Tour guide
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy (level 2)
In this route you will discover landscapes and volcanos hidden in central Pico. You will have the opportunity to summit several secondary volcanoes and visit incredible lava tubes scattered across the island. You will also enjoy a picnic on a volcano crater or by a beautiful lagoon!
DEPARTURE
8H30
WHAT WE WILL DO:
• Visit Maciço Central;
• Visit the following Lagoons: Capitão, Caiado, Paúl, Rosada, Seca*;
• Visit the following Volcanos: Cabeço dos Grutões, Cabeço do Caveiro, Cabeço da Cruz*;
• Visit Pico da Urze;
* Subject to change depending on weather conditions.
ARRIVAL
17H00
DISTANCE
10 km
WHAT TO BRING
Waterproof jacket, sweatshirt, backpack, trekking / hiking shoes, hat, water and snacks.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Transportation
• Walking sticks
• Insurance
• Tour guide
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Moderate (Level 3)
Are you interested in caves and geology? This one is for you!
In this tour you will explore the lava caves formed during the volcanic eruptions that occurred on the island. You will be able to enjoy an enriching experience, both from a touristic and historical perspective. Inside the caves, you will find many geological formations such as lava stalactites, stalagmites, staphylites, etc… We will walk you through it all!
This tour is not advisable to those who are claustrophobic or those who do not like dark spaces.
DEPARTURE
9H00
WHAT WE WILL DO:
· Hike to the caves
· Explore the caves
ARRIVAL
12H30
DISTANCE
4 km
WHAT TO BRING
Waterproof jacket, backpack, hiking shoes, comfortable clothes, hat, water and snacks.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Transportation
• Helmet
• Flashlight
• Insurance
• Tour guide
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Moderate (level 3)
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