Tours & Activities in Pico

Take this unique opportunity to discover the azorean cuisine. Experience the best food in Azores on this full day gastronomy and wine tour through Pico island, the main island of the Azores wines. Delight yourself whit an unique and delicious food and wine, while learning about the local traditions, culture and gastronomy, through an amazing landscape, world heritage since 2004. ​Have a taste of the Azores and...expect the unexpected! Min. 2 people for Tour

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With a dash of adventure in an incredible natural setting, we will unveil a secret unknown for many: the unique volcanic Pico wines, and the people who make it all possible. Intertwined with the local communities we curate encounters and tastings you wouldn’t otherwise be able to live, EXCLUSIVELY with independent wine producers. This heroic wine comes from vines that grow from lava soil and flourish on the rock. All the work is done manually and none of this has changed in 500 years, when the first settlers introduced grape growing in Pico. After our walk in the landscape of Pico Wine, to refresh our feet, we drive you to one of our favorite natural swimming pools, in an amazing setting or just lay down for a bit, exchanging more local stories and preparing your appetite for the next stop. Finally, we take to a wine tasting in a beautiful setting with an emergent and promising awarded independent local producer. You will experience all the landscape and history in your mouth!

Pico, the Azorean archipelago's youngest island with a history reaching back 300,000 years, unfolds an intriguing narrative. Home to Portugal's highest point, the Pico mountain volcano, the island features breathtaking pastures, varied geological formations, and natural lakes, contributing to its distinct landscape. Embark on a jeep excursion to explore the island's central plateau, navigating at an average altitude of 850 meters for a tranquil and immersive encounter with nature. Throughout this expedition, there will be opportunities to delve into the island's geology, wildlife, and plant life, enhancing your comprehension of Pico's captivating ecosystem. Observe the island's relatively recent eruptive activity as we venture into a lava tube, highlighting the dynamic geological forces in action.

Embark on a journey through Pico Island wines' history, which began in the 19th century with global exports. Discover the importance of its volcanic land, influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean. Explore beautiful vineyards, learning about challenges in a landscape shaped by recent lava flows. Pico's winemaking story reflects human resilience and innovation in overcoming natural challenges. Our adventure begins at the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2004, providing an immersive experience. Throughout, you'll hear about efforts to preserve the distinct identity of these exceptional wines and witness the revival of ancient vineyards, shaping Pico's landscape and supporting new wine producers. On the tour, visit a producer to taste Pico Island's wine culture and experience the legacy of a land defined by volcanic soil and the ocean's influence.

Delight yourself with a sunset scenery while walking through the protected landscape of the vineyard (by Unesco since 2004). Enjoy a refreshing drink/drink before a regional dinner, in which you will enjoy all the flavors of the azorean cuisine.

Join us on this fantastic adventure on Pico Island, discover stunning landscapes in their purest state of preservation, with its flora and fauna. Explore the largest volcanic cave, with amazing geological formations and walk the longest lava tube in Portugal. All this in an unforgettable journey into the history of a people, their culture and gastronomy.

Czar Pico wine is unique in the world, say wine critics and scientists! Its price can reach more than 1000€ per bottle, reflecting the History it carries and the risks taken by its producer: Fortunato, who owns some of the oldest Verdelho, centenarian vines. With a perfect balance between acidity & sweetness, Czar wines reach 18 degrees of alcohol exclusively from fermentation, differentiating it from liqueur and fortified wines (like port wine), to another category. The unique Czar wines! Because grapes are harvested very mature, strong wind or rain can tear these gold grapes to the ground and destroy all harvest. This year we are lucky! Fortunato just bottled the 2015 harvest and we have some from previous years exclusive for wine tastings. Aged for 8 years in oak barrels, limited to 1000 bottles. We saved some for you! Join us in this exclusive wine tasting, meet the producer & taste limited editions of Czar Pico Wine you will otherwise not be able to find in the market.

Thematic visit about the history of the Pico vineyard from its beginnings to the present day. The vineyard from planting to the final product.

Take a trip back in time, discover the old winemaking traditions, that still remain in place today and make it an obvious choice for UWH designation. Walk through its vineyards and taste their exclusive wines.

This is the most iconic and memorable adventure in the Azores, perfect for those who are in good physical condition, even without any mountaineering experience. A challenge in the right measure, which you will certainly remember for the rest of your life. Come with us to make the most of every moment with the security and motivation that only an experienced guide can provide. During the adventure, you will learn more about the volcanoes and biodiversity of the Azores, with the professional guides who accompany you.

With Art of Wine you will be able to have access to exclusive vineyards thanks to Fábio Rocha, the winemaker guide. You will have a winemaker showing vineyards, providing wine tastings and explaining all the particularities from this Unique Terroir that makes these wines so special and unique

Join us on this fantastic adventure on Pico Island, discover stunning landscapes in their purest state of preservation, with its flora and fauna. Explore the largest volcanic cave, with amazing geological formations and walk the longest lava tube in Portugal. All this in an unforgettable journey into the history of a people, their culture and gastronomy.

If you have accepted the challenge of climbing Pico Mountain, congratulations! With us, the climb will be at your pace with a dedicated Guide. Calm down because we have all day just for you. Meeting at the "Mountain House", if you do not want "transfer included", it is time to check if we all have the proper equipment, protection, food, water and of course, the camera. Our guide will accompany you along a trail, much of it in very irregular volcanic rock, which will require some effort and care. . Reaching the summit, the effort is rewarded by breathtaking, breathtaking landscapes. First the crater, then the last stage: the Piquinho. This, with its 70 m high, will give more "fight" but inevitable to achieve the goal: 2351 m altitude, the highest point of the island of Pico, the Azores and Portugal. You will also see the 'fumaroles' that show the grandeur of the (dormant) volcano. Land Tours wishes you a good climb!

Appreciate the marine biodiversity south of Pico on this dolphin and whale watching tour.

The Azores are in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, where it is possible to observe about 27 different species of cetaceans. Come and live close up this experience with a professional team of skippers, biologists and “Vigia”, who will guide you on this journey to meet these fascinating animals

Ascent to Pico Mountain during the night, for a minimum group of 4 pax. Includes Certified Guide and Mountain Entrance Fee - Guaranteed reservation, Insurance.