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6 best hiking tours in the Azores

Viator lists 24 trips under hiking in the Azores. I compared them by reviews, ratings and what's included. These are my 6. Details checked 30 September 2026 · edited by Roman Antonov

If you're very fit, I'd book GOclimb Azores up Mount Pico. Adult tickets start at €89. The climb takes 8 hours.

For sunrise, I'd book Tripix Azores' night climb. Adult tickets start at €95. On São Miguel, I'd book the Sanguinho hike with Picos de Aventura. Adult tickets start at €80.

Compare hiking tours in the Azores Hide the table Six tours side by side

Six tours, in page order. Prices are per adult in EUR, the lowest listed. Details checked 30 September 2026.
	Tour	Departs from	Group limit	From price	Duration	Departures (local time)	Rating
01	GOclimb Azores daytime Mount Pico climb Pico Mountain Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m Pico	Mountain House, Pico	up to 10	€89 per adult	8 hours	06:00, 08:30	4.9 (238 reviews)
02	Tripix Azores Mount Pico night climb Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise Pico	Pico	up to 8	€95 per adult	10 hours	01:00, 02:00	5.0 (135 reviews)
03	Picos de Aventura Sanguinho hike Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada São Miguel	Ponta Delgada hotel pickup	up to 10	€80 per adult	6 hours	09:00	4.8 (46 reviews)
04	Pure Azores waterfalls and walks Chasing Waterfalls in the Azores: Nature Tour São Miguel	Ponta Delgada or Ribeira Grande pickup	up to 56	€85 per adult	8 hours	09:00	4.9 (38 reviews)
05	Tripix Azores Mount Pico day climb Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak Pico	Pico	up to 12	€75 per adult	7 hours	06:00	4.9 (217 reviews)
06	Pico Paradise guided Mount Pico climb Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure Pico	Park House reception, Pico	up to 12	€110 per adult	8 hours		5.0 (43 reviews)

Group limit is the most people the operator takes on one departure. Times are the usual timetable. 3 of the six tours give a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; the others are all sales final.

Four main choices: Mount Pico by day and by night, two walks on São Miguel

Pico Mountain Climb the Highest Point of Portugal 2351m

4.9 (238 reviews)

Pico 8 hours · groups up to 10 · departures 06:00, 08:30 · Mountain House, Pico

Photos from GOclimb Azores · All 7 photos

I'd book this if your plans might change. Cancellations at least 24 hours before departure get a full refund.

You climb Mount Pico with a certified mountain guide. The summit is Portugal's highest point at 2,351 m. The trip takes 8 hours.

The trade-off. Meals aren't included. You make your own way to the Mountain House.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English, it, French, Spanish.

Know before you go

Meet at the Mountain House on Pico.
Departures are at 06:00 and 08:30.
Tickets cover ages 12 to 65.
You need a high level of fitness.
Give this one a miss if you're pregnant or have spinal or heart problems.
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

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

5.0 (135 reviews)

Pico 10 hours · groups up to 8 · departures 01:00, 02:00 · Pico

Photos from Tripix Azores · All 6 photos

I'd book this if you want sunrise from the summit. It starts at 01:00 or 02:00.

You climb Mount Pico overnight to reach Piquinho at sunrise. A certified guide leads up to 8 people. Allow 10 hours.

The trade-off. All sales are final. Meals aren't included.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

Use the main roads from Madalena, São Roque or Lajes.
Tickets cover ages 12 to 65.
You need a high level of fitness.
Do not dive during the 24 hours before the climb.
Wear proper mountain boots and suitable equipment to avoid refusal without a refund.
Tell Tripix Azores about any physical or health restrictions.

Sanguinho Hike from Ponta Delgada

4.8 (46 reviews)

São Miguel 6 hours · groups up to 10 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada hotel pickup

Photos from Picos de Aventura · All 8 photos

Pick this if you want a forest walk from Ponta Delgada. Hotel pickup and lunch are included.

Travel by minivan from Ponta Delgada for the Sanguinho walk. You follow the stream through forest to Salto do Prego. A picnic lunch is included.

The trade-off. Departures are limited to Mondays and Fridays. Tips aren't included.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish.

Know before you go

Pickup covers hotels in Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca and Furnas.
The trip starts at 09:00 on Mondays and Fridays.
Be ready for pickup 10 minutes before departure.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Give dietary requirements when you book.
Give this one a miss if you have walking disabilities or poor cardiovascular health.

Chasing Waterfalls in the Azores: Nature Tour

4.9 (38 reviews)

São Miguel 8 hours · groups up to 56 · departures 09:00 · Ponta Delgada or Ribeira Grande pickup

Photos from Pure Azores · All 9 photos

Pick this if you want several short walks in one day. Lunch is included.

Travel by electric van between short walks. Stops include Moinho do Felix and Salto do Cabrito. You can swim at Praia da Viola when conditions allow.

The trade-off. Groups can reach 56 people. Bottled water isn't included.

Guide languages: Portuguese, English.

Know before you go

Be ready for pickup in Ponta Delgada at 09:00.
Allow up to 20 minutes for Ponta Delgada pickups.
Pickup in Ribeira Grande starts no earlier than 09:30.
You need a moderate level of fitness.
Give this one a miss if you have spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

Two more guides up Mount Pico

Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak

4.9 (217 reviews)

Pico 7 hours · groups up to 12 · departures 06:00 · Pico

I'd book this if keeping the price down matters most. At €75, it's the cheapest climb here.

Climb Mount Pico by day with a certified guide. You learn about the mountain's geology along the way. The trip takes 7 hours.

Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure

5.0 (43 reviews)

Pico 8 hours · groups up to 12 · Park House reception, Pico

Pick this if you want a local guide who adapts the pace to the group.

A certified local guide leads the climb up Mount Pico. The return route covers 7.6 km. Expect 1,100 m of ascent over 8 hours.

Before you book

How much do hiking tours in the Azores cost?

These six trips start at €75 to €110 per adult. Tripix Azores' daytime climb costs €75. Pico Paradise costs €110. Prices checked 30 September 2026.

How long does it take to hike Mount Pico?

Tripix Azores' daytime climb takes 7 hours. GOclimb Azores and Pico Paradise take 8 hours. Tripix Azores' night climb takes 10 hours. It starts at 01:00 or 02:00 for sunrise.

How hard is hiking Mount Pico?

All four Pico climbs need a high fitness level. Pico Paradise's route covers 7.6 km with 1,100 m of ascent. Tripix Azores requires proper mountain boots and suitable equipment. Skip these climbs during pregnancy or with spinal or heart problems.

Which hiking tour should I book on São Miguel?

I'd book Picos de Aventura for Sanguinho and Salto do Prego. It takes 6 hours and costs €80 per adult. Pure Azores combines an electric van with short waterfall walks over 8 hours. It costs €85 per adult.

Do Azores hiking tours include hotel pickup?

Picos de Aventura includes hotel pickup. It covers Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca and Furnas. Pure Azores includes pickup in Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande. For the four Pico climbs, make your own way to the meeting point.

Can children join hiking tours in the Azores?

Picos de Aventura charges €45 for ages 6 to 11 on the Sanguinho hike. Children must be with an adult. GOclimb Azores and both Tripix Azores climbs start at age 12. Pico Paradise starts at age 15.

Can I cancel an Azores hiking tour for a refund?

GOclimb Azores fully refunds cancellations at least 24 hours before departure. Picos de Aventura and Pure Azores do too. Both Tripix Azores climbs and Pico Paradise have no free cancellation. Azores Adventure Islands canyoning has the same refund rule as GOclimb Azores.

Other ways on foot

Azores Adventure Islands takes you canyoning through Nordeste's river channels. Jumps and abseils put it outside the six hikes.

Canyoning Experience - half day

4.9 (698 reviews)

São Miguel 3.5 hours · groups up to 8 · departures 09:30, 13:30 · Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões car park, Achada, Nordeste

You jump, slide and abseil through Nordeste's river channels. The canyoning trip takes 3.5 hours. Gear includes a helmet and canyoning boots.

Roman Antonov, editor

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