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

5.0 · 137 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Tripix Azores Likely to sell out
Duration
10h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English
Start & pickup
01:00, 02:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Pico climbed in the dark to reach the summit for sunrise, in a small group with certified mountain guides, headlamp, poles, reserve fee, insurance and a certificate included.

Proper mountain boots are mandatory or you are excluded without refund; meals not included. 4.99 from 137 reviews at €95 per person.

Best for: For sunrise on Pico, book the shared night climb: 10h at €95 per person, guide and entry included; high fitness and mountain boots required. Hiking & Climbing comparison

Trade-off: No free cancellation.

In our comparison: #1 of 6 in Hiking & Climbing, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 15, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €95 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
  • Climbing Certificate of Achievement
  • Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
  • Individual Headlight
  • Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
  • Hiking poles
  • Meals
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
137 ratings
Tripadvisor 131 · Viator 6

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 137 of 137

Star breakdown of all 137 ratings

5 stars
136 · 99%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the encouraging guides and sunrise views; the climb is demanding and the descent can be harder still.

Praised

  • Patient, encouraging guides help walkers through difficult sections
  • Careful pacing, rest stops and route guidance help the group feel safe
  • Sunrise views above the clouds are a recurring highlight
  • Hot tea and coffee at the summit are appreciated
  • Guides take and share photos and videos of the climb

Complaints

  • The climb is physically demanding, especially for beginners
  • The descent can be harder than the ascent and painful on the knees

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (6 October 2020 to 4 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
01:00, 02:00 daily; scheduled through August 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Tripix Azores; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Good to know

  • Age 5+ minimum age to join
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, passport details, weights, heights

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Hiking & Climbing

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 6€9510h4.99 (137)shared
Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure€1108h4.98 (43)shared
Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak€757h4.95 (218)shared
São Miguel Azores: Hike and Snorkeling into the wild with a local€1084h4.95 (41)shared

Ranked #1 of 6 in Hiking & Climbing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €50 to €110, median €92; typical length 7h 30m. 0 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Hiking & Climbing

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