to do in Portugal and Spain
It is in Pico Island that is situated the highest point of Portugal with 2351 meters of altitude/7714 feet.
If you are visiting the Azores, you cannot miss the great opportunity to climb Pico and enjoy the fabulous landscape in the most privileged place of Portugal.
We are here to make this experience possible, giving you all the motivation along the way and helping to make this moment one of the most unforgettable adventures you will ever experience.
Challenge yourself physically and psychologically!
Enjoy the fabulous landscape at the highest point of Portugal.
Learn all the history behind the genesis of Pico Island.
Do a climbing tour withall security and fun are assured.
View all the 5 Islands of the Azores Central archipelago from the top of the Pico mountain.
LANGUAGE
This tour is available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Italian
DURATION
Approximately 7 hours
PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCAL
Casa da Montanha (Candelária)
SCHEDULE
Daily, from 6.30am/7am - to 3pm
The climb to Pico starts with the company of the firsts rays of sun, around 8:00 a.m.
This is an amazing experience for those who love challenges, nature, and adventures.
You will always be accompanied by a certified guide, who will give you all the information regarding the origin of Pico Island and the biodiversity of the volcano.
Your security will always be our main concern, so you can enjoy this adventure with no worries!
If any of the participants in your group has physical limitations, especially in the lower limbs, dizziness, mental problems, heart problems or respiratory sensitivity, let us know before confirming your reservation.
Please reach out to [email protected] for group requests.
Difficulty - Hard
Due to the level of intensity and characteristics of the walk, this activity is not recommended for children from 6 to 12 years old. The same situation applies to adults over 65 years old.
It’s imperative to give us a historical about all the places you visited, in case you traveled in the last 15 days, given the health and safety risks of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19).
Who can attend: participants with good preparation and physical coordination.
Participants will not be able to do the activity if they present the following conditions: Physical restraints, especially in lower limbs such as knee problems or surgeries | Respiratory sensitivity or heart problems | Mental restrictions | Diabetes | Another type of illness that can be limiting in physical and psychic terms to do the activity | Fear of heights or vertigo | Have performed bottle diving in the previous 24 hours | The omission of any condition above described for non-participation of the activity will be charged 100% of the value of the activity.
Mandatory personal equipment for the good and safe practice of the activity: Proper footwear (Mountain or hiking boots) |Technical, warm and waterproof clothing: 1st technical layer, 2nd polar layer, 3rd warm/waterproof/windbreaker jacket layer. Hiking pants (no jeans/bargain and training suit)| 2nd layer of waterproof pants (to be used over the hiking pants) | Cap or hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen, change of clothes, for example, extra socks | Mountaineering or hiking backpack (minimum 30lt) | Energetic food and minimum 1,5lt of water per participant (recommended 2 bottles of 1,5lt per participant) | The lack of mandatory personal equipment for the good and safe practice of the activity will be charged 100% of the value of the activity.
After 30 minutes of climbing, if it is verified that the participant doesn't have the physical and motor coordination necessary to complete the activity safely and on time, it will be the guide's decision to exclude him/her from the group in order to guarantee their safety and physical and mental well-being. In this case, will be charged 50% of the value of the activity. In the event of withdrawal at any other time, the total amount of the activity will be charged.
The activity may be cancelled in case the clients show any symptoms of flu, related to the COVID-19 virus. Cancellations or changes without prior notice may happen due to security, meteorological or other force majeure, always in order to ensure the quality of the activity and the safety of the participants.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
Transfer, from or to the village of Madalena (Terminal Marítimo da Madalena) is subject to availability and an additional cost. Please contact our team for more information.
AUTUM AND WINTER
The availability of climbing in the fall/winter period is reduced and quite variable due to the quite unstable weather, we recommend customers to come with extra dates and aware that the climb may not happen.
BEFORE YOU GO
Be sure to wear comfortable clothing and to bring your voucher and a camera! We kindly advise being on the meeting point about 10 to 15 minutes before.
VOUCHER INFO
You must present a paper voucher for this activity.
Please reconfirm your booking 48 hours before it starts by email or phone.
Living Tours Porto Contact: [email protected] / +351 227 662 833
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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