The 9 Best Mount Pico Guided Climbs

1.Pico Mountain Climb: Your Path to Portugal’s Highest Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 8 hours · from $100Our pick

Climb Pico, Portugal’s highest point, with a certified guide. Tackle lava rock to 2351 m, with views of the central islands.

“Hi there, I just wanted to share my fantastic experience climbing Mount Pico today! Our guide, Steffi, was nothing short of amazing. Not only was she incredibly professional and supportive to everyone in the group, but she also seemed to have everything we could possibly need in her backpack! Reaching the summit was made even more special when Steffi treated us to hot tea and the most delicious homemade brownie I've ever tasted. It was such a delightful surprise and a wonderful way to celebrate our achievement. If you enjoy trekking, I highly recommend this excursion. The view from the top of the mountain is absolutely breathtaking and well worth…”

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2.Pico Mountain: Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $90Best value

Guided hike to Pico Mountain’s 2351 m summit from Casa da Montanha, steep volcanic trail, small group, poles and pro photos included.

“Nunu was an amazing guide who ensured that our group made it to the top and bottom of Pico safe and sound. Nunu shared so many fascinating stories about the history, people, food and culture of Pico and the surrounding Azorean islands. Nunu is a caring guide with integrity, and an admirable sense of pride and love for what he does as a trustworthy leader taking visitors to Pico’s heavenly peak! My husband and I are grateful for his leadership in guiding us to Piquinho!”

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3.Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $102

Guided climb of Mount Pico in the Azores to Piquinho, with certified guides, lava trails, and weather-aware pacing for a safe summit push.

“We were not able to complete the hike because of weather on the day that we had scheduled, but the Tripix Guide Matteo offered to provide the hike a different day. We decided to not do the hike because the clouds/snow were covering the top, and Tripix was so kind to allow us a refund of the tour even though the agreement would have given them the right to keep the money. We highly recommend this tour and Tripix to everyone and will be coming back to Pico to book a tour with them because of their fantastic customer service.”

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4.Pico Mountain Climb: Portugal’s Highest Point – 2351 meters

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

Hike to Pico Mountain’s 2351-meter summit in the Azores with expert guides, volcano crater views, and included photos for $93.

“A superb day and 20year ambition completed. Raisa was an excellent guide taking an interest in everyone and pacing the day for all”

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5.Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $145

Hike Pico Mountain at night in the Azores with a small group and certified guides for a sunrise summit and serious bragging rights.

“First say that our guide Bruno Leal, is a great person, led us very well along the trail and was very patient, warned at all times of dangerous areas, is a great guide. It's worth climbing, the night sky is impressive and shooting stars kept falling, and the sunrise from above is very nice, you have to keep in mind the following. The night climb is very good, as you don't see the top, and there are 6-7 breaks gets along well, you have to be fit is not easy, the descent is more difficult, since it happens in all volcanoes, being the trails very irregular and with obstacles. It…”

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6.Climb Mount Pico with a Professional Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Guided 8-hour hike up Mount Pico, Portugal’s highest point at 2350m, with certified guides, poles, and reserve access.

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7.Pico Mountain Climbing private tour – with round trip from Faial

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $252

Private Pico Mountain climb from Faial with ferry, park fee, and certified guide. Tough hike, flexible pace, wild weather ready.

“My guide Luis was fantastic. The weather was very questionable but Luis made me feel comfortable that we were not going to take any risks. As we reached major milestones in the climb he reassessed the weather and my fitness before deciding to continue. Without his expertise I don’t think I would have completed the climb”

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8.Adventure by buggy in Mount Pico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

3-hour Pico buggy ride with Paulo guiding in English and Spanish, gear included, volcanic terrain and a mid-route photo stop.

“This was the best activity! Paulo was excellent and really paid attention to detail”

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9.Pico Mountain – Group> 4

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $157

Climb Pico Mountain to Portugal’s highest point with a small guided group, tickets included, and pickup options from Pico.

“Great and VERY challenging trip with Jaime from Land Tours.”

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