- Grupos partilhados Group size Grupos partilhados
- All ages Age All ages
- 3.5 hours Duration 3.5 hours
Go whale and dolphin watching off the coast of Portugal’s Pico Island. We may see blue whales, fin whales, and sei whales, among many other species!
Quick Details
A minimum of 4 participants is necessary. You can book for fewer people, if the minimum is not met on that day, you can reschedule, assume the full value of the experience (4 people) or cancel at least 48 hours beforehand.
Challenge your body and mind by climbing the highest mountain in Portugal
Challenge yourself climbing Portugal’s highest mountain and be rewarded in every respect. This is the top thing to do while on Pico Island, the ultimate Azorean challenge!
Besides breathtaking views and unforgettable memories, you will be in contact with geological formations such as volcanic pits, craters and cones, an eruptive fissure, pyroclastic deposits and fumaroles and wander through the only alpine habitat of the Azores.
The adventure starts at the mountain house at 1,230m of altitude. This experience takes an average of 8 hours, including short stops and a picnic lunch at the top.
The ascent and descent lead over the same, rather steep path of rocky and irregular ground, sometimes covered with loose material. A certified Pico mountain guide will give you tricks to make the climb easier, leading the way to the easiest ascent route, helping you to avoid injuries and encouraging you whenever needed.
Note:
We will inform you about the exact starting hour a day ahead of the activity. Please enter in contact with us in advance, in case you have any restrictions concerning the schedule.
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- Pickup and drop off in Madalena. (Pick up in other areas can increase the price and is to be confirmed with our services.)
- Certified Pico mountain guide
- Hiking poles
- Ascent fees
- Insurance (personal accident & liability)
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This activity is ideal for keen walkers and not recommended for people with knee or heart problems. It is essential to inform us if you have any health restriction or if you have been diving in the last 30 hours.
For your own safety, the climb is dependent on weather conditions and might be rescheduled until 12h before the climb.
Note:
It is the responsibility of the participant to be equipped according to our recommendations. The mountain access can be denied to persons that are not equipped adequately.
Please bring:
- Backpack
- Sweater, comfortable clothes
- Hiking boots
- Waterproof jacket
- Hat, sunscreen
- Light meal
- Minimum of 1.5L of water and snacks
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This is an extraordinary service that needs confirmation. If you want to include it in your reservation, check this option in the checkout process. We will contact you in less than 24 hours to inform you of our availability and the rates to be applied.