Activity Horta, Portugal
Pico Mountain Climbing private tour - with round trip from Faial
5.0
(8 reviews)
9 hours
Private tour
out of 5
8 reviews
About this activity
We provide a private Pico Climb experience for travellers staying at Faial island. Our local guides are extremely knowledgeable and will make sure to ascent in an easy pace, in order for a comfortable and exciting mountaineering activity.
Hiking Tours
Extreme Sports
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Moderate
Agent Low Quality Product
At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–8
- Guide
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Operated by
- Our Island
Ages: Adults (12–70 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation
- Included: Pico Mountain Natural Park fee
- Included: Ferry tickets
- Included: Certified Mountain Guide
Not included
- Not included: Bring your own snacks, water, and sandwiches for lunch
Itinerary
Pico mountain climb is a very special activity. For the Pico ascent, specific mountaineering techniques are not required to reach the peak. But it is a tough ascent and descent. And that’s why we only advice it for active people. People used to hike in natural terrain, or used to sports in general. Pico mountain is an unique kind of stratovolcano. Most of the lava flows that cover the cone are less of 5000 years old. It’s possible to observe a significant number of very well preserved pahoehoe lavas, and other volcanic features. The mountain flora is also unique in Pico. Calluna vulgaris and Daboecia azorica cover most of the mountain above 1500 meters. And the Silene uniflora cratericola is specific to Pico crater. And only exists there. Weather wise it’s also challenging. Since it can change very quickly. It’s important to be well equipped and prepared for rain, cold, wind and heat. Pico mountain climb is a very demanding activity.
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Stop 1
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Montanha do Pico
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Azoris Faial Garden - Resort Hotel
- Residencial Sao Francisco
- Apartamentos Principe Apart Center
- Pousada Forte da Horta
- Hotel Do Canal
- Hotel Horta
We pick up travellers on their accommodation in time for the first morning ferry to Pico island
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| 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.
Good to know
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Traveller ratings
5.0
out of 5 · 8 reviews
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