The 12 Best Pico Tours

1.Pico Island: Whale Watching Experience from Lajes do Pico

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 723 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Our pick

3-hour Pico Island whale watching by zodiac from Lajes do Pico, guided by marine biologists, respectful wildlife viewing, sea breeze.

“Awesome experience! We were able to see two different species of dolphins, many birds and even a sperm whale! The guide was great and gave us a briefing on the different animals we could possibly see before the beginning of the trip. I also love how the team respects the wildlife giving them space and informing the clients how to be mindful of their needs. I recommend it!”

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2.Pico Island: Azores Whale & Dolphin Watching on Zodiac Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $53

2.5-hour Zodiac tour from Lajes do Pico to spot dolphins, turtles, and whales, with a guide and waterproof gear.

“Good, we saw more dolphins and whales than expected! The boat had some great speed in the waves wich made it already a cool experience.”

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3.Pico Mountain Climb: Your Path to Portugal’s Highest Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 8 hours · from $100Top rated

Guided 8-hour climb to Pico’s 2351m summit in the Azores, with certified help, volcanic terrain, and big panoramic views.

“Loved the experience. Steffi (our guide) had great people skills. not to mention she was multilingual catering to various walks of life. This was an amazing experience overall and I recommend the climb to any adventurous soul seeking a challenge.”

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4.Pico Mountain: Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $90

Guided hike to Pico Mountain’s 2351m summit in the Azores from Casa da Montanha, with walking poles, photos, and a challenging volcanic trail.

“Good challenging hike and stunning views. We started before sunrise, so it was not hot to go up and not so hot to come back. There was a cave on the way back which would be nice to explore without rushing down too fast :)”

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5.Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $102

Guided ascent of Mount Pico to Piquinho, Portugal’s highest peak, with certified guides, poles, and volcanic nature in a small group.

“It was tiring but very nice. The endless and very tiring descent. Bruno and Mateo were always patient and helpful and explained the next steps well. Going in a group lengthens the duration of the trek a bit, but having a guide is very useful to not get lost in fog and to know what awaits us.Auto-translated”

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6.Pico Mountain Climb: Portugal’s Highest Point – 2351 meters

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

Hike Pico Mountain to Portugal’s highest point at 2351 m with a guide, coffee, and crater views from Madalena in 7 hours.

“Our guide was Isabel and we couldn't have been more pleased with our experience. we went on November 24, and got very lucky with perfect weather and barely any other climbers on the mountain, i recommend going at this time. incredible hike, honestly super doable and chill way up, way down feels more intense but no problem if you don't have any injuries. a do not miss if you visit the Azores.”

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7.Whale and Dolphin Watching in Pico Island – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Half-day whale and dolphin cruise from Pico, Azores with unobstructed views, species spotting briefing, and all fees included.

“Wonderful afternoon whale and dolphin watching. We really enjoyed the whole trip, from the welcome briefing to the exhilarating rib ride and the welcome brew on our return. The crew were very professional and we felt safe even going at high speeds when the whale and dolphins were spotted, our boat always got there first! We saw a large pod of Common dolphins who played to the audience keeping us all amused, a family of Risso’s dolphins and a Humpback Whale which we watched surface three times……..amazing!”

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8.Tours on Pico Island – Cultural and Natural Landscape

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 115 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $111

Pico Island in 8.5 hours with a small group, stopping for endemic plants, UNESCO vineyards, lava fields, and the whaling museum.

“Norberto was really nice and knowledgeable, wanted to explain every aspect of the island in detail and we got to see a lot of great places. We were the only ones in the van and Norberto was very flexible with the stops along the way.”

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9.Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Climb Mount Pico at night to Portugal’s highest summit, guided with headlamps and poles, then watch a hard-earned sunrise over the Azores.

“This hike was the most difficult hike we have done but getting all the way to the top was well worth it. Our tour guide, Metaeu (sooo sorry I spelled his name wrong!) was AMAZING! Funny, encouraging, and took great care of our group!”

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10.Route DA Pico Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $145

Small-group Pico day trip with Lagoa do Capitão, Prainha forest, and volcanic caves or Casa dos Vulcões, plus regional lunch and photos.

“Our tour guide was Filipe. Our ferry from Horta was delayed so we were late for about 15 minutes. The weather was cloudy and it was going to be rainy, so Filipe rearranged our schedule for the day, to have outdoor activities first. Good lunch is included in price. Filipe knows well the Pico island and shared with us lots of interesting facts. We were lucky to find Monstera Deliciosa fruit and tried it, it tasted like pina colada. If you’re still thinking - don’t think and just book this tour and enjoy!”

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11.Greenhouse Hot Tube with Pineapple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 76 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41Best value

Relax in a 36°C pineapple greenhouse hot tub in Ponta Delgada, then tour the farm at 5pm with an expert and get pineapple tastings.

“The hot tube is located inside a beautiful hotel. We were able to use the hot tube before the tour which was amazing. It ended up being just me and my partner. As the caldeiras were closed this was a perfect substitute. Highly recommend for couples on a rainy day. The tour was okay but the hot tube experience is really the highlight. Thank you so much!”

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12.Observation of whales and dolphins in island Pico

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $70

Whale and dolphin watching from Lajes do Pico, guided in English and Portuguese by a professional crew, about 2.5 hours at sea.

“Viele andere Anbieter hatten 3 Stunden angeboten, daher dachten wir, „wir machen eine kürzere Tour“, weil die Angebote mit 3 Stunden bereits voll waren. Am Ende war es jedoch so, dass wir über 2.5 Stunden auf dem Wasser waren. Die Einweisung begann vor gebuchter Startuhrzeit 14 Uhr und wir sind nach mehr als 2.5 Stunden auf dem Wasser, wegen eines Defekts am Boot, wieder Richtung Hafen, sonst wären wir wahrscheinlich sogar nochmal weiter. Von der Zeitangabe also nicht abschrecken lassen! Ein tolles Erlebnis!”

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