--- title: Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-guided-climb-summit-portugal-s-highest-peak/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 213 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [pt, en] rank_in_category: 3 of 4 (Hiking & Climbing) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-guided-climb-summit-portugal-s-highest-peak/ --- # Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak **Guidekin's take:** Pico summit with a certified mountain guide who monitors you all the way, reserve fee, poles, accident insurance and a climbing certificate included. Proper mountain boots are mandatory or you will be turned away without refund, and no diving the day before. 4.95 from 213 reviews at €75 per person. ## Overview Our guides are all professional and Certified Pico Mountain Guides with experience in High Altitude Mountains and belonging to AGMA – Association of Azores Mountain Guides. The guide will constantly monitor your well-being during the climb by watching you and speaking with you and being ready to act if necessary. You will be aware of the interesting facts about the Volcano formation and its geology, fauna and flora, always with good mood and motivation from the most experienced guides of the island. Be ready for the best day of your trip ! Cancellation Policy: After booking we will send you our Cancellation Policy. We can be flexible in different situations. ## Before you book - Meeting point: To go to our Meeting Point, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 06:00: one departure a day - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 213 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Tripix Azores ## What's included - Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee - Climbing Certificate of Achievement - Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide - Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance - Hiking poles ## Not included - Meals - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point To go to our Meeting Point, use only the main roads from Madalena, São Roque or Lajes. Avoid using Google Maps as some roads are not in use. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - Participants should not have gone diving 24 hours before the climb. - It is mandatory to present yourself with proper mountain boots and equipment suitable for the activity. Failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from the climb, including by decision of the Mountain House, without the right to a refund - All participants must be in good physical condition and have motor coordination. Please inform Tripix Azores of any physical restrictions, including issues with lower limbs, vertigo, mental health, heart problems, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, or other health conditions. ## Compared with other Hiking & Climbing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 4** | €75 | 7h | 4.95 (213) | shared | | [Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise](/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-night-climb-reach-the-summit-for-a-magical-sunrise/?format=md) | €95 | 10h | 4.99 (130) | shared | | [São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local](/portugal/azores/tours/s-o-miguel-azores-hike-and-snorkeling-into-the-wild-with-a-local/?format=md) | €108 | 4h | 4.95 (41) | shared | | [Pico Mountain: Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m](/portugal/azores/tours/pico-mountain-climb-the-highest-point-of-portugal-2351m/?format=md) | €89 | 7h | 4.92 (235) | shared | Ranked #3 of 4 in Hiking & Climbing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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