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Independent producer's vines

With a dash of adventure in an incredible natural setting, we will unveil a secret unknown for many: the unique volcanic Pico wines, and the people who make it all possible. Intertwined with the local communities we curate encounters and tastings you wouldn’t otherwise be able to live, EXCLUSIVELY with independent wine producers. This heroic wine comes from vines that grow from lava soil and flourish on the rock. All the work is done manually and none of this has changed in 500 years, when the first settlers introduced grape growing in Pico. After our walk in the landscape of Pico Wine, to refresh our feet, we drive you to one of our favorite natural swimming pools, in an amazing setting or just lay down for a bit, exchanging more local stories and preparing your appetite for the next stop. Finally, we take to a wine tasting in a beautiful setting with an emergent and promising awarded independent local producer. You will experience all the landscape and history in your mouth!

Award-Winning Curated Pico Wine Tasting, Food & Cultural Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Pico Island: Your Day Experience with Private Guide

Exclusive access to a private Guide and a personalized experience. Discover stunning landscapes, immerse yourself in local culture, explore authentic vineyards, tour the coastline, and access less-known locations away from the usual tourist circuits. Each tour is carefully tailored to your preferences, making it ideal for couples and solo travelers. There is also the possibility of: Fully personalized experiences, ideal for couples or solo travelers looking for something truly unique. (by budget) Includes water and snacks for greater comfort during the experience.

Pico Island: Your Day Experience with Private Guide

8 hours to 8 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

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Pico Island wine culture - Private tour (+ optional wine tasting)

This half-day tour is ideal for people who want to immerse themselves in the island’s unique wine culture. During this experience, you’ll explore the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004. We'll visit charming coastal villages and ancient vineyards, uncovering the island's rich history and traditions. Enhance your experience with an optional tasting of Pico's unique volcanic wines, guided by a local winemaker. This is a fully private tour – only your group will participate.

Pico Island wine culture - Private tour (+ optional wine tasting)

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Pico Island highlights - Private tour (+ optional wine tasting)

This full-day tour is ideal for people with limited time who would still like to discover as much as possible. On this tour, you’ll explore both the highlights and hidden gems of this remarkable island. From its rich wine culture to dramatic volcanic landscapes and whaling heritage, you’ll leave with a deep understanding of Pico. By the end of the day, you’ll feel like the island holds no more secrets from you. This is a fully private tour – only your group will participate.

Pico Island highlights - Private tour (+ optional wine tasting)

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Top of Portugal: An Unforgettable Mount Pico Day Climb

Pico Mountain is the tallest mountain in Portugal and can be very difficult to climb, especially for newcomers. On this full-day outing, climb the mountain and sleeping volcano with a professional, certified Pico Mountain guide belonging to the Association of Azores Mountain Guides. It’s a 5-mile (8 kilometers) hike to the top at 7700 feet (2350 meters), with your guide watching out for the proper routes and your safety and well-being.

Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak

Price varies by group size

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Private Pico Island tour

Explore the wildest and most authentic side of Pico in an experience centered on nature, volcanic landscapes, and the tranquility of the island's interior. This route leads to the Central Plateau, one of the most pristine areas of the Azores, where the altitude reveals a landscape dominated by endemic vegetation, volcanic cones, and a unique atmosphere. The highlight of the experience is the Lagoa do Capitão and Lagoa da Seca — places of mystical beauty, surrounded by pure nature, where the silence and the landscape create an unforgettable atmosphere, with privileged views of Pico Mountain and neighboring islands. The experience also includes a brief encounter with the cultural landscape of the UNESCO vineyards, before heading to the coast. Here, the traditional villages of Cachorro, Lajido, and Arcos reveal the historical connection between man, stone, and the ocean, with their typical houses and striking views

Private Pico Island tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

The Crater and Piquinho Peak - 2351meters

Hike to the highest point in Portugal, without worrying about getting lost or logistics, on this full-day hike to the summit of Pico Mountain in the Azores. Join your hiking guide and small group for an early morning trek along volcanic rock to reach the summit at 7,700 feet (2,350 meters). At the end, be rewarded by stunning views of the island and surrounding Atlantic—a view you won’t find anywhere else.

Pico Mountain Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m

7 hoursFree Cancellation

The vineyard corrals on Pico island

Pico island at its best

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Night Climb – Sunrise Experience at Mount Pico

You'll have the chance to reach the highest point of Pico Volcano — and of Portugal — an active volcano where warm fumaroles greet the sunrise. We'll enjoy a local coffee at the summit, awakening all the senses for this unforgettable moment. Throughout the adventure, you'll be guided by experienced and professional mountain guides, ready to support you every step of the way to the top of Portugal.

Night Climb – Sunrise Experience at Mount Pico

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Pico Island Private Welcome Tour with Airport or Ferry Pickup

Turn your arrival on Pico Island into an experience, not just a transfer. From the moment we pick you up at Pico Airport, Madalena Ferry Terminal, or your accommodation, your private local guide turns the journey into a personalized introduction to the island. Discover volcanic landscapes, the UNESCO-listed vineyard landscape, traditional villages, scenic Atlantic viewpoints, and views of Pico Mountain when weather permits. Travel comfortably with your luggage while learning about the island's history, culture, and local way of life. Unlike a fixed group tour, this experience is exclusively for your group. The route can be adapted to your pickup and drop-off locations, available time, weather conditions, and interests. Arrive, explore, and reach your accommodation having already experienced some of the best of Pico.

Pico Island Private Welcome Tour with Airport or Ferry Pickup

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

São Roque do Pico

Immerse yourself in a unique sunset experience on Pico Island, where the beauty of nature meets delightful flavors. Sip on local wine as the sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the landscape. Enjoy a selection of artisan bread that pairs perfectly with your drink, all while soaking in the serene atmosphere. This exclusive experience is available from May to September, ensuring you capture the essence of the island's sunsets, weather permitting.

Sunset Experience Tasting Wine and Bread at Pico Island

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Pico Island: Your Private Half-Day Guided Experience

A private guided tour of approximately 4 hours, designed as a perfect introduction to the island. With a dedicated guide exclusively for you, the experience is fully personalized to your pace and interests. Together, we’ll explore windmills, dramatic coastlines, volcanic landscapes, and unique, lesser-known spots. You also have the option to extend your experience: A full-day private tour for a deeper, more immersive exploration of Pico, always at your own rhythm. Fully tailor-made experiences, ideal for couples or solo travelers seeking something truly personal. (under estimate) Includes water and snacks for your comfort throughout the journey.

Pico Island: Your Private Half-Day Guided Experience

3 hours to 3 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Savor limited editions We secured a few bottles from previous years exclusively for our tastings!

Czar Pico wine is unique in the world, say wine critics and scientists! Its price can reach more than 1000€ per bottle, reflecting the History it carries and the risks taken by its producer: Fortunato, who owns some of the oldest Verdelho, centenarian vines. With a perfect balance between acidity & sweetness, Czar wines reach 18 degrees of alcohol exclusively from fermentation, differentiating it from liqueur and fortified wines (like port wine), to another category. The unique Czar wines! Because grapes are harvested very mature, strong wind or rain can tear these gold grapes to the ground and destroy all harvest. This year we are lucky! Fortunato just bottled the 2015 harvest and we have some from previous years exclusive for wine tastings. Aged for 8 years in oak barrels, limited to 1000 bottles. We saved some for you! Join us in this exclusive wine tasting, meet the producer & taste limited editions of Czar Pico Wine you will otherwise not be able to find in the market.

Award-Winning Luxury Wine Tasting at the Czar Pico Winery

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Breathing the Peak Walking and Meditation

In this activity, travelers will discover the area of Monte, in the Madalena, through an easy pedestrian track, accessible and made entirely on foot. Along the way, you can enjoy stunning landscapes over the mountain, the sea, the vineyards and the surrounding nature of Pico Island. Afterwards, we head towards the Old Creation, crossing trails linked to the landscape of the vineyard, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit the emblematic Old Creation Mill and continue to Lajido, by the sea, where you can observe the ancient relieves marked in the volcanic stone and learn a bit of local history. In this natural and quiet setting, a guided meditation of about 20 minutes will take place, in contact with the stone, the sea and nature. Finally, participants enjoy an outdoor picnic. Optionally, if the sea conditions allow, there may be time to take a bath in the area of Laja das Rosas.

Breathing the Peak Walking and Meditation

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Pico Welcome Tour Airport or Ferry Pickup with Scenic Highlights

Turn your arrival into the first highlight of your Pico adventure. Enjoy a private welcome experience with a local guide, scenic viewpoints, and insider recommendations tailored to your interests. Every tour is adapted to your pickup location, weather conditions, and accommodation, creating a unique introduction to Pico Island that combines convenience, authentic local knowledge, and breathtaking landscapes. Don't just arrive in Pico — discover it from the very first moment.

Pico Welcome Tour Airport or Ferry Pickup with Scenic Highlights

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Pico Grand Tour: Volcanoes, UNESCO Vineyards & Local Culture

Discover the best of Pico Island on a full-day guided tour that combines breathtaking landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage vineyards, whaling history, volcanic scenery, and authentic local culture. Unlike larger group tours, this experience offers a more personal approach, allowing you to explore the island at a relaxed pace while learning about its unique traditions and history from a local guide. From spectacular viewpoints overlooking Mount Pico and the Atlantic Ocean to charming villages, museums, and iconic vineyard landscapes, this tour is designed to provide a complete introduction to one of the Azores' most remarkable islands.

Pico Grand Tour: Volcanoes, UNESCO Vineyards & Local Culture

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Pico Island lakes, craters & volcanic curiosities - Private tour

This full-day tour is perfect for those fascinated by geology, volcanic landscapes, and the unique geological history of the islands. Set within the Azores UNESCO Global Geopark, this tour highlights the island’s dramatic volcanic terrain, showcasing spectacular lava fields, mysterious caves, and other geological wonders. You’ll enjoy breathtaking views of lakes, craters and nature of rare beauty. This is a fully private tour – only your group will participate.

Pico Island lakes, craters & volcanic curiosities - Private tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Classic Tasting of 4 Volcanic Wines at Solar Terra Brum in Pico

Classic Tasting of 4 Volcanic Wines at Solar Terra Brum in Pico

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Ocean and Nature Trails Private Pico Tour

Discover the volcanic and coastal landscapes of Pico Island on a half-day nature experience. Begin with a short walk through the vineyards of Criação Velha, a UNESCO World Heritage site, surrounded by the iconic basalt walls that shape one of the island's most remarkable landscapes. The journey continues with an accessible hike for beginners to Pé do Monte, an extinct volcanic mountain offering stunning views over Pico Mountain, Faial Island, and the surrounding vineyards and forests. Along the way, explore the historic Pocinho Bay, once an important coastal port, and visit the ruins of Aldeia do Mingato, one of the first settlements in this part of the island. A perfect morning experience for those who wish to discover the nature, history and spectacular volcanic landscapes of Pico.

Ocean and Nature Trails Private Pico Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Mountain Sea and Memory

This experience combines some of Pico Island’s most authentic landscapes, including trails, volcanic landscapes, traditional vineyards and sea views. Participants will walk along the mountain trail, visit the Vineyard area of the Old Creation and enjoy a special lunch. When the weather allows, lunch will be served abroad as a picnic with finger food. If the weather conditions are not favorable, it will be held in a restaurant. After lunch, guests will have a wine taste, followed by a little surprise before the return and completion of the tour.

Mountain Sea and Memory

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Wine tour and Tasting with a local Winemaker at Pico Island

Wine tour and Tasting with a local Winemaker at Pico Island

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Pico Island Private Wine Tour with Tastings

Uncover the rich wine heritage of Pico Island on this captivating tour that takes you through stunning volcanic landscapes and historic vineyards. Visit the renowned Criação Velha vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where unique basalt stone walls protect the vines thriving in lava fields. With a knowledgeable local guide, explore traditional sites like windmills and the charming village of Lajido, showcasing basalt architecture and the island’s winemaking history. The tour culminates in Cachorro, where you’ll enjoy a guided tasting of selected wines from a local producer, immersing yourself in the unique flavors of Pico wines. - Scenic drive through Pico Island’s volcanic landscapes and vineyards - Visit UNESCO-listed Criação Velha and learn about local viticulture - Discover historic sites including Lajido’s basalt houses and windmills - Enjoy a guided tasting of authentic Pico wines from a local producer

Pico Island Private Wine Tour with Tastings

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Pico Lakes and Highlands Tour Volcanic Lagoons Experience

Pico Lakes and Highlands Tour Volcanic Lagoons Experience

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Pico Island, Volcanic Lakes and Highlands Guided Tour

Escape to the wild heart of Pico Island on this exclusive tour through its volcanic highlands and hidden lagoons. Venture into the island's untouched uplands, where crystal-clear waters, endemic vegetation, and breathtaking panoramic viewpoints reveal a completely different side of the Azores. Explore iconic locations such as Lagoa do Caiado, Lagoa do Paúl, Lagoa Seca, Lagoa da Rosada, Lagoa do Peixinho, and Lagoa do Capitão while enjoying the flexibility and comfort of an experience tailored to your pace and interests. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and travellers seeking authentic experiences away from the crowds, this 4 - hour journey showcases one of the most serene and spectacular environments in the Azores. Highlights Exclusive experience with a local guide Visit six spectacular volcanic lagoons in Pico's central highlands Enjoy panoramic viewpoints and untouched natural landscapes. Relax at your own pace on a 4 - hour immersive nature adventure

Pico Island, Volcanic Lakes and Highlands Guided Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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