--- title: Private full day visit to Pico, a first impression lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/azores/tours/private-full-day-visit-to-pico-a-first-impression-326956P9/ type: tour city: Azores country: Portugal price: 175 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: below_bar rating: 5 reviews: 19 duration_minutes: 480 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [de, en, fr, hu] schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/private-full-day-visit-to-pico-a-first-impression-326956P9/ --- # Private full day visit to Pico, a first impression **This tour is below our bar at the moment.** We list tours rated 4.5★ or higher by at least 30 travellers; this one currently stands at 5★ from 19 reviews. The page stays up for reference, without a booking button, and the tour returns to our listings as soon as its reviews catch up. ## Overview This full day excursion to Pico takes about 8-9 hours, during which you will see most of the highlights of the neighboring Pico island. The tour is perfect for those visitors of Faial who only spend a couple of days in the Triangle but want to visit Pico without too much stress. The Pico, a first impression tour is an all inclusive trip from your accommodation in Faial, including the ferry transfers, to the main landmarks of Pico. Depending on the ferry schedules you will leave from Faial at around 9 a.m. and return in the late afternoon at around 7 p.m. At lunch time we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Pico. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 07:00: one departure a day - Food included: Rich lunch picnic with drinks, Snacks - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €175 per person - Duration: 8h–9h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 19 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Visitfaial - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, French, HU - Start times: 07:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-02 ## Reviews 5.0 from 19 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. - 5 stars: 19 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private transportation - Lot's of stories on the past and present of Pico and Faial - Bottled water - Rich lunch picnic with drinks - Liability insurance - Personal accident insurance - Snacks - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Itinerary 1. **Faial Island** (pass by, no stop) - The tour starts at your accommodation from where you will go to the ferry terminal of Horta for the passage to Pico. On Pico there are drives of 15 to 30 minutes in-between the attractions. At the end of the tour you will take again the ferry back to Horta and will be dropped... 2. **The Marina of Horta** (pass by, no stop) - Ferry transfer from Horta in Faial to Madalena do Pico. Ferries are operating all year round and a vital connection between the Islands of the Triangle. 3. **Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha** (30m) - The vineyards of Criação Velha around Madalena are home to volcanic wines which have seen a resurrection over the last decade. The vineyards have been classified in 2004 as UNESCO World Heritage Site, the wine is grown directly in the volcanic rocks in small plots which are... 4. **The small Porto do Calhau is one of the many small ports around the island** (15m) - It offers a nice view over to Faial and on windy days the waves are crushing spectacularly on the volcanic rocks. 5. **The lighthouse Farol de São Mateus offers a spectacular view of the south coa...** (15m) - The lighthouse Farol de São Mateus offers a spectacular view of the south coast of Pico. If you are lucky, you might even spot a whale or dolphins. 6. **Lajes do Pico** (45m) - used to be the center of the whaling activity on the south coast, today it is one of the major points for starting a whale watching tour. The small town invites for a stroll. 7. **Lagoa do Capitao** (15m) - The Lagoa do Capitão is one of many small lakes from where you can admire the majesty of Pico mountain. The lakes are home to a rich birdlife, surrounded by green pastures. 8. **Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Prainha** (1h) - The small forest park in Prainha is a perfect place to stop for a picnic with a view on neighbouring São Jorge Island. For kids there is even a small playground. 9. **Sao Roque do Pico** (30m) - São Roque do Pico on the north coast is the second whaling station on Pico. The slopes around São Roque have a completely different character, with all the cows you feel like being in the Alps. 10. **Cais do Mourato on the north coast of Pico is marked by the Adegas, small roc...** (15m) - Cais do Mourato on the north coast of Pico is marked by the Adegas, small rock houses, of the winemakers of Pico. There are several natural swimming pools in-between the lava rocks. 11. **Madalena** (45m) - surrounded by the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards is a charming coastal town. From Madalena you get one of the best views on Faial. 12. **The Marina of Horta** (pass by, no stop) - Ferry transfer back to Faial and back to your accommodation. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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 Meeting point is in front of the Casa da Baia tourist information building. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## More in Azores - All Azores tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/tours/private-full-day-visit-to-pico-a-first-impression-326956P9/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/azores/?format=md