Full-Day Van Tour around Pico Mountain in Ilha do Pico, Azores
Discover the amazing natural beauty of the vineyard landscapes and rockiest coast in the Azores with a full-day van tour around Pico Mountain in Ilha do Pico!
Practical information
Embark on a day full of natural landscapes and incredible traditions as you spend 7 to 8 hours exploring the landscapes around Pico Mountain, trying the local wine and food, on this van tour around Ilha do Pico! Enjoy:
- Learning about Ilha do Pico's vineyard culture and whaling traditions
- Spectacular natural landscapes
- An experience for adventurers of all ages
Course of events
You should plan to spend a full day (7 to 8 hours) on this experience:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your guide
- Safety and activity briefing
- Hop on the van for your 7 to 8-hour tour and explore:
- The Whaler Museum
- The Lajido Interpretation Centre
- Lagoa do Capitão
- Have lunch at a local restaurant
- Continue the tour around the vineyards and rocky coast of the island
- Return to the meeting point
- Descend from the van and end the activity
Activity requirements
Please arrive at the meeting point between 10 and 15 minutes before your departure time.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Special terms
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity depend on weather conditions. Due to unforeseen meteorological occurrences, your itinerary might be shorter or take a different path than usual for your safety.
Product tastings are subject to availability.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, English, Spanish, ItalianIncluded
- Van tour (7 to 8-seater van or 6-seater jeep)
- Expert local guide
- Entrance ticket and guided tour of the Whaler Museum
- Entrance ticket to the Lajido Interpretation Center
- Lunch in a restaurant with local product (appetizers, main course, dessert, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and coffee)
- Tasting of local products (subject to availability)
- Transportation around the island
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
Excluded
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit (only in the summer)
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Spoken languages:
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Sign up for an incredible 7 to 8-hour adventure around stunning and diverse island landscapes as you book this full-day van tour around Pico Mountain in Ilha do Pico! It will be your opportunity to get to know not just the natural beauty, but also the traditions, history, culture, and gastronomy of the Azores with an expert who will guide you around. Ilha do Pico or Pico Island is part of a Portuguese archipelago, the Azores, located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The island is volcanic and it is home to Ponta do Pico, which is the highest mountain in all of Portugal.
For your full-day van tour around Pico Mountain in Ilha do Pico, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Tripix Azores headquarters in Cais da Madalena 10 to 15 minutes before the start of your adventure. There, you'll meet the expert guide who will drive you around Pico Mountain, and they'll give you a few safety recommendations, as well as an itinerary for the day.
Then, it's time to go! You'll hop on the vehicle and drive around stunning vineyards and the rocky coast of Ilha de Pico as you make your way to the Whaler Museum and the Lajido Interpretation Centre. In the first one, you'll have the opportunity to explore Pico's whaling traditions, and in the second one, you'll get to observe the Protected Landscape of the Vineyard Culture of the island, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004.
Once you've learned about the island's most treasured traditions, your full-day van tour around Pico Mountain in Ilha do Pico will continue as you head to a three-course lunch at a traditional restaurant, which will feed you with the best local products. After this delicious feast, you'll continue exploring Pico's lesser-known landmarks and observe the imposing Pico Mountain from different perspectives, before returning to the meeting point for the end of your activity.
This full-day van tour around Pico Mountain in Ilha do Pico is an activity for the whole family, friend group, or couple! All you need to bring are comfortable clothes, sunscreen, and, if it's warm out, your swimsuit, in case you find an opportunity to swim during the tour.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to get to know a rich culture, history, and gastronomy. Book your full-day van tour around Pico Mountain in Ilha do Pico, Azores, today! You won't regret it.