How to visit Pico from Faial in a day
The easiest way to see Pico from Faial is a full-day tour with hotel pickup in Horta, a boat crossing and a minibus ride around the island. The listing shows an English-speaking guide.
The tour
FaialDay trip to Pico Island
Day trip to Pico Island from Horta, on Faial.
Details and link
Civitatis reviews as of .
https://www.civitatis.com/en/horta/pico-island-day-trip/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-passeioHow does the Horta to Pico tour work?
According to the listing, you are picked up at your hotel in Horta, cross to Pico by boat and tour the island by minibus. At the end of the day you are taken back to the hotel. It is designed for people staying in Faial who want to see Pico without arranging a boat or transport themselves.
What do you visit on Pico?
The listing itinerary includes the vineyards of the wine-growing landscape, the village of São Mateus with a stop at a craft workshop, Lajes do Pico with its Whalers Museum, Lagoa do Capitão, the town of São Roque with the parish of Bandeiras, and Arcos do Cachorro with its sea caves. If the tour falls on a Monday, the listing says the museum is closed.
What is included and what language is it in?
The listing includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Horta, boat and minibus, a buffet lunch and the entrance ticket to the Whalers Museum. The guide speaks English. Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before, according to the listing.
How long is it and who is it for?
The listing says between seven and eight hours, so it is a full day. It suits you if you want to combine scenery, villages and a museum without climbing the mountain. If your plan is to climb Pico volcano, this tour is not meant for that.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Pico in a day from Faial?
Yes. This tour leaves from Horta, crosses to Pico by boat and returns to the hotel the same day, according to the listing.
Is the Pico tour in English?
Yes. The listing shows an English-speaking guide.
Is food included?
Yes, the listing includes a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
What happens if I go on a Monday?
The listing says the Whalers Museum is closed on Mondays and that more time is spent at other places.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Horta, according to the listing.