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Pico Mountain Climbing private tour - with round trip from Faial
(8) Reviews
Portugal
About
We provide a private Pico Climb experience for travellers staying at Faial island. Our local guides are extremely knowledgeable and will make sure to ascent in an easy pace, in order for a comfortable and exciting mountaineering activity.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Pico Mountain Natural Park fee
Ferry tickets
Certified Mountain Guide
Bring your own snacks, water, and sandwiches for lunch
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Pico Mountain Climbing private tour - with round trip from Faial
(8) Reviews
Portugal
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$251.50
Price varies by group size
About
We provide a private Pico Climb experience for travellers staying at Faial island. Our local guides are extremely knowledgeable and will make sure to ascent in an easy pace, in order for a comfortable and exciting mountaineering activity.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Pico Mountain Natural Park fee
Ferry tickets
Certified Mountain Guide
Bring your own snacks, water, and sandwiches for lunch
Itinerary
Pico mountain climb is a very special activity. For the Pico ascent, specific mountaineering techniques are not required to reach the peak. But it is a tough ascent and descent. And that’s why we only advice it for active people. People used to hike in natural terrain, or used to sports in general. Pico mountain is an unique kind of stratovolcano. Most of the lava flows that cover the cone are less of 5000 years old. It’s possible to observe a significant number of very well preserved pahoehoe lavas, and other volcanic features. The mountain flora is also unique in Pico. Calluna vulgaris and Daboecia azorica cover most of the mountain above 1500 meters. And the Silene uniflora cratericola is...
