Pico Island highlights - Private tour (+ optional wine tasting)

Meeting point

Where

We'll meet in front of the red iconic windmill in Lajes.

Departure

09:30 daily; scheduled year-round (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

basalt private tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Lagoa do Caiado

   You'll learn about the island’s volcanic history as we take in breathtaking views of the highlands—a landscape dotted with dozens of volcanoes and serene lakes.

   2h
2. 2
   We'll have a glimpse of ancient Laurel Silva Forests, remnants of a time when these lush woodlands covered much of the earth1h
3. 3
   Prainha

   We'll have a stop at Prainha for our picnic lunch with local flavors and a nice view.

   1h
4. 4
   In the afternoon, we'll dive into the island’s history and culture

   We’ll explore the unique wine traditions of Pico, visiting charming coastal villages and other historic witnesses from the island’s golden age of winemaking.

   1h
5. 5
   Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha

   We'll have a stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the challenges and triumphs of producing Pico’s exceptional wines.

   1h
6. 6
   Madalena

   You have the possibility to add and enjoy a guided wine tasting. You’ll taste 3 distinct volcanic wines with expert insights from a local winemaker (This is included in the tour price with optional winetasting I minimum age 18 years).

   1h
7. 7
   We'll end the day by entering into a lava tube, one of the many volcanic curiosities you'll discover during your tour1h

About this tour, from the operator