



Island Journey
Join us on a island tour and become familiar with Pico in one day




DESCRIPTION:
Visiting the Pico requires a full day, from early in the morning until the end of the evening.
We start our tour by the north coast. We pass through Biscoitos and Bandeiras and we go ahead to Cachorro. Passing through Miragaia, Santa Luzia and Santo António, we come to S. Roque. Here we will stop for sightseeing and visiting museums. Following the seaside road admiring the beautiful scenery, we go down to Santo Amaro. We stop at the Miradouro da Terra Alta, a belveder with a spectacular sight and then we continue through Ribeirinha till Piedade. We visit the wine cellars and the seaside strand, also enjoy the landscape and its wonderfu forestry richness. Follow Calheta de Nesquim and visit this inviting parish, museum of whaling ships and when is nice weather, we refresh in the local beautiful natural pool. Then we continue to Lajes do Pico, passing through Ribeira Grande and Ribeira Seca. During the way we stop at the several magnifficent viewpoints. In Lajes do Pico, a typical whaler village, we visit the whaler´s museum and handicraft shops, exhibiting bone and whale tooth works. Continue to Madalena, passing through Silveira, S. João, Terra do Pão, S. Caetano a São Mateus. Here we have a tasty lunch and good wine. After lunch and little break we go ahead pass Guindaste, Candelária, where we visit the Mother Church and turn to Porto Calhou. Passing thru Monte Criação Velha, Areia Larga, we continue slowly to Madalena Village. Here we finish our tour.
PRICE INCLUDES:
-
Guide to the interpretation of Pico, its history and contemporary life of the inhabitants of the island
-
Interesting information about the island, museum admission
-
Lunch in nature barbecue park with tasting of red wine & cheese
-
Loading from your stay on and transport back to the place you specified
-
Total price 45 € / 1 person
-
All taxes and fees are included in total price
DON'T FORGET:
Even if we stop in towns with purchase of water, coffee or sandwiches, take along some liquid and swimwear, we can refresh in one of the natural pools. Also, do not forget yours cameras, comfortable shoes and clothing, we will be on the trip full day.
OUR TIPS:
Enjoy Pico island the beauty of its villages, the most interesting and beautiful places, seacoast and ocean views. Use this day trip to the knowledge of the inhabited parts of the island. Your knowledgeable guide from island life will introduce you to the history of the island and island's settlement, also provides information on the world of plants, trees, wine and ancient whaling, which was the main source of sustenance for local people.
-
Bring your camera, take pictures and compete for valuable prizes :)
Your pictures from the experiences and explores spent with us that receive the most likes on our facebook profile, they will be rewarded.
Note:
Swimming during this trail: this activity is not included in the program of our tours but there is possibility. In case you want to refresh in one of the natural pools, please mention it in your order.




45 €
1
day
DAYLONG TOUR
SCHEDULE:
Duration: approx 8 hours
Trail: circular, difficulty easy
Meeting point: the harbor in Madalena
Time of departure: 9:00 in the morning
Payment: on the spot before journey
Conditions for this trail:
Individuals, groups, families, seniors
Available: all the year round daily
Additional:
-
According to participants picking up in another part of the island at the agreed time
-
Flexible schedules for guest traveling from other islands
-
In case of interest we also perform afternoon hikes
-
Trail suitable for handicapped people and for people in wheelchairs
-
In case of adverse weather we agree alternative.