car tours
Here you can discover my standard car tours. Since all tours are private, they can be easily tailored to your interests.
If you’d like to plan a multi-day experience, just reach out and we’ll design the perfect itinerary together. Groups are welcome too! Get in touch for a personalized quote.
Finally, my car tours are family-friendly. If you’re traveling with children, I’ll make sure they come first: no long car rides, just plenty of fun and memorable moments.
highlights
This full-day tour is perfect for those with limited time who want to experience the essence of Pico, from its volcanic landscapes and wine culture to its whaling heritage.
Explore dramatic volcanic scenery, high plateaus with lakes and craters, and step inside a tunnel cave to discover one of Pico’s most striking volcanic formations.
Visit charming coastal villages and learn about the island's unique winemaking traditions and whaling legacy.
Enhance your experience with an optional tasting of Pico's volcanic wines, guided by a local winemaker.
Details & prices
1 person: 250€*
2–8 people: 140€* per person
Children (<12 years): 70€ (only valid with a minimum of 3 participants)
Duration: 7–8 hours | Starting time: 9:30 a.m. | Meeting point: Lajes do Pico**
Included: transport, certified private guide, insurance, lava tunnel visit, picnic with local flavors
lakes, craters & other volcanic curiosities
This full-day tour is ideal for anyone fascinated by geology and volcanic landscapes. Set within the Azores UNESCO Global Geopark, it showcases Pico’s dramatic scenery. From lava fields and mysterious caves to breathtaking lakes, craters, and landscapes of rare beauty.
Learn about the island’s volcanic history and how these powerful forces shaped its natural wonders.
Glimpse ancient Laurel Silva forests, remnants of a time when these woodlands covered much of the Earth, and end the day by venturing into a lava tube - a perfect finale for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Details & prices
1 person: 250€
2–8 people: 140€ per person
Children (<12 years): 70€ (only valid with a minimum of 3 participants)
Duration: 7–8 hours | Starting time: 9:30 a.m. | Meeting point: Lajes do Pico**
Included: transport, certified private guide, insurance, lava tunnel visit, picnic with local flavors
Pico's wine culture
This half-day tour is ideal for people who want to immerse themselves in the island’s unique wine culture. During this experience, you’ll explore the Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004.
Dive into Pico's fascinating past, visiting charming coastal villages and ancient vineyards, uncovering the island's rich history and traditions that echo the island’s golden age of wine.
Enhance your experience with an optional tasting of Pico's unique volcanic wines, guided by a local winemaker.
Details & prices
1 person: 160€*
2–8 people: 90€* per person
Children (<12 years): 45€ (only valid with a minimum of 3 participants)
Duration: 3–4 hours | Starting time: 9 a.m. or 14 p.m | Meeting point: Lajido**
Included: transport, certified private guide, insurance
Pico's whaling heritage
During this half-day tour, you’ll step inside an old whaling factory where time seems to stand still, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Pico’s whalers.
Discover the techniques they used at sea and on land, and the courage needed to face the Atlantic. Explore authentic tools, equipment, and other traces of a community defined by the ocean.
By the end of the visit, you’ll understand how this once vital activity shaped Pico’s culture and identity - a legacy that lives on today in local traditions and deep respect for marine life through whale watching.
Details & prices
1 person: 160€
2–8 people: 90€ per person
Children (<12 years): 45€ (only valid with a minimum of 3 participants)
Duration: 3–4 hours | Starting time: 9 a.m. or 14 p.m | Meeting point: Lajes Do Pico**
Included: transport, certified private guide, insurance, entrance to Whalers Industry Museum and Whaling museum***
2 days on Pico
Give yourself the time to truly discover everything Pico has to offer.
This two-day tour is designed to slow things down, with scenic hikes, a refreshing swim, and time to enjoy the island without rushing.
With a private guide for two days, there’s no need to rent a car. Together, we’ll create the perfect itinerary shaped around Pico’s nature, heritage, and your interests.
Combining guided hikes and car tours, this is the most complete way to explore Pico from east to west.
Details & prices
1 person: 500€*
2–8 people: 280€* per person
Children (<12 years): 140€ (only valid with a minimum of 3 participants)
Duration: 2 days, 7–8 hours per day | Starting time: 9:30 a.m. | Meeting point: Enjoy the convenience of hotel pick-up included in this tour
included: transport with hotel pick-up, certified private guide, insurance, day 1 picnic with local flavors, day 2 light meal, lava tunnel visit, access to one museum***
*This price does not include a tasting of Pico’s unique volcanic wines. Optional wine tasting: €30 per person, featuring 3 wines crafted from the traditional local grape varieties: Verdelho, Arinto dos Açores, and Terrantez do Pico.
**Pick-ups from other locations can be arranged for an additional €30.
***Museum access is subject to opening days.
Please note that the weather in the Azores can sometimes surprise us. If necessary, we’ll adjust the program together to ensure you still have the best possible experience.