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title: Pico Island Route
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/pico-island-route/
type: tour
city: Azores
country: Portugal
price: 120
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.78
reviews: 111
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: First Pico tour?
rank_in_category: 9 of 10 (Pico)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/pico-island-route/
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# Pico Island Route

**Guidekin's take:** A full day across Pico by jeep with a certified guide, from the Captain's lagoon to the lake trails, with a regional lunch, the House of Volcanoes entry, insurance and a tour photo included. Pickup and gratuities are not. 4.78 from 111 reviews at €120 per person for 8h.

**First Pico tour?:** Start with the shared Pico Island Route: vineyards, lunch and House of Volcanoes entry, 8h at €120 per person; minimum two, no pickup. Trade-off: Minimum two; pickup and drop off excluded. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #9 of 10 in Pico, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

In this fantastic Pico Island adventure, you will discover stunning natural landscapes in their purest state of preservation, as well as the surrounding fauna and flora. 
Join us on this fantastic jeep adventure across Pico Island, where you will discover stunning natural landscapes in their purest state. Let yourself be surprised!

A magical jeep ride through Captain's Lagoon, Lake Caiado and Dry Lagoon

Regional all-inclusive lunch at a local restaurant
fantastic nature trails in the forest of Pico Island and UNESCO vineyards

You have the experience of the last 2 major earthquakes in the Azores in an earthquake simulator

Min. 2 people for tour.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We are parked in front of the exit door…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Regional Lunch
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €100: ages 3 to 12

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €120 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.78/5 from 111 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Terralta Nature Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.78 from 111 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 106 of 111.

- 5 stars: 97 (87%)
- 4 stars: 9 (8%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 2 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the local knowledge, varied stops and regional lunch; vehicle comfort is a recurring drawback

**Praised:**
- Guides explain Pico's history, plants, geology and winemaking in detail
- Local lunches with regional dishes and wine are a frequent highlight
- Varied stops at vineyards, lava caves and quieter scenic spots
- Routes adapted to the weather and travellers' interests
- Small groups make the tour feel personal and sociable

**Complaints:**
- Cramped or uncomfortable older vehicles, sometimes without air conditioning
- Some wanted a chance to swim at the natural pools

Written by Guidekin from the 83 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-06-10 to 2026-09-11); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Photo of the tour
- Insurances
- Entrance to a tourist Attraction - House of Volcanoes.
- Regional Lunch
- Certificate Guide

## Not included

- Pick up/Drop Off
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Lagoa do Capitao** (2h) - Captain's Lagoon is a natural framework of calm waters, consisting of cedars, laurels and vineyards. Jeep trail on the central plateau of Pico Island. Stop with a visit to the Lagoas do Capitão do Caiado and Lagoa Seca.
2. **Criacao Velha** (1h) - Nature trail in the Old Creation (10 minutes). Visitia to the places of the Dog, Lajido de Santa Luzia, Arcos and Cabrito including the vineyards (UNESCO patimonium)
3. **Casa dos Vulcoes** (1h; admission included) - Guided tour to learn about azorean volcanoes and their natural heritage, with emphasis on geodiversity. You will have a trip to the center of the earth and experience an earthquake simulator.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We are parked in front of the exit door of the João Quaresma terminal at the Madalena do Pico. 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJqbpzmKuNRwsRopEq2Pmmuuc

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Pico

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 10** | €120 | 8h | 4.78 (111) | 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 (137) | shared |
| [Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak](/portugal/azores/tours/mount-pico-guided-climb-summit-portugal-s-highest-peak/?format=md) | €75 | 7h | 4.95 (218) | shared |
| [Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure](/portugal/azores/tours/climbing-mount-pico-a-challenging-adventure/?format=md) | €110 | 8h | 4.98 (43) | shared |

Ranked #9 of 10 in Pico by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €63 to €180, median €92; typical length 7h. 1 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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