Hiking to Petit Pico and the Crater of 2014

2–3 hours Free cancellation

Hiking to Petit Pico and the Crater of 2014, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This hike, in the crater of Chã das Caldeiras, allows you to climb to the small crater formed by the volcanic eruption of 2014. It is the youngest crater on the island: the small Pico. In this lunar landscape, vegetation (endemic plants and vines) manages to grow here and there. What a contrasting colorful landscape! Another sadder vision is the observation of the destruction caused by the lava flows rejected by this small crater. The inhabitants of the village show courage and are back after leaving their buried homes. Somehow, they rebuild their lives next to the volcano, for which they have great respect. This hike offers a festival of the senses. Visual, olfactory (smell of sulphur), an almost silence touched by the breath of the wind. And finally this contact with this soil of rocks and lava: everything is there to live an exciting "volcanic" experience.

IMPORTANT: Minimum of participants: 2 people

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 22 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, French
Operated by: Qualitur Viagens e Turismo

Ages: Adults (12–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English, French, Italian, Portuguese guide

Itinerary

Pico Do Fogo

2 hours

In this lunar landscape of Chã das Caldeiras, a giant crater, a festival of color comes before our eyes. The heat emanating from the ground in some places and the smell of sulfur remind us that the volcano is still active. It is in this magical setting that our little climb will take place. Depending on the client's program and where he or she has decided to stay, the departure and arrival points are flexible.

If your accommodation is in São Filipe, we offer you the option "Departure from São Filipe" covering transfers São Filipe - Chã das Caldeiras - São Filipe, with the trek beginning at the entrance of the Natural Park (Antena) until Portela village.

If you are already staying in Chã das Caldeiras at the start of the trek, then we offer the option "Departure from Chã das Caldeiras" from the village of Portela to Antena, located at the entrance to Chã das Caldeiras.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Departure from your hotel, from São Filipe to Chã das Caldeiras
Departure from Chã das Caldeiras (from Portela to Antena or from Antena to Portela)

End point

Departure from your hotel, from São Filipe to Chã das Caldeiras
Departure from Chã das Caldeiras (from Portela to Antena or from Antena to Portela)

Pickup points

Port de São Filipe, Vale de Cavaleiros
Fogo Boutique Hotel
Casas Do Sol
Hotel Ocean View & Restaurante Seafood
Olamar Hotel Sao Filipe
Casa Marisa
Bamboo Xaguate Hotel
Melissa's Guest House
Casa Alcindo
Casa Alegre Sao Filipe
Cruzeiro Guest House
Ecofunco

and 4 more pickup points

Schedules to be defined together with the customer. Please reconfirm with our agency Qualitur the time we need to pick you up at your hotel or accommodation. We also offer pick-up from São Filipe's port or airport upon arrival on the island.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.