Camp under the stars on Mount Pico, Overnight hike in the Azores
Hike overnight to Mount Pico and sleep under the stars for an experience of a lifetime with Matteo or another experienced guide from Tripix Azores.
Group
1 Day
May - Oct
High
All levels
Highlights
- Hike on the highest mountain in Portugal
- Spend the night in a volcano crater gazing up at the stars
- Enjoy a physical challenge in nature
Description
What’s more exciting than inside the crater of a volcano? Not much! Come on this overnight hike with me, or another experienced guide from Tripix Azores, and you’ll do exactly that.
On this overnight hike on Mount Pico, we’ll set off in the evening as the sun is beginning to dip in the sky. We’ll be able to enjoy the fantastic sunset as we ascend and watch the different colours of the sky.
We’ll spend the night camping in the volcano crater. From there, we’ll look up to the unobstructed sky and take in all the stars and constellations.
The next day, we’ll rise nice and early so that we can enjoy an impressive sunrise from the summit. It really feels like being on top of the world up there.
In total, this trip lasts around 20 hours, and you’ll be all finished by around midday the following day.
Request to book this unmissable experience, and you’ll be gazing up at the stars soon.
If you are looking for a shorter trip then you should check out my day trip to Mount Pico.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Personal insurance
- Tents
- Sleeping bag
- Trekking poles
Price details
- Includes
- Certified Mount Pico Guide.
- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee.
- Hike poles individual – Quechua®.
- Headlight individual – Petzl®.
- Tent for 2 or 3 people – The North Face®.
- Matt inflatable individual – Sea to Summit®.
- Sleeping bag individual – The North Face®.
- Backpack 70lts individual – Quechua®.
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance.
- Certificate.
- Notes: This activity doesn't include food.
- Please be advised that each participant should carry a backpack and all the camping equipment that we will provide (tent (for 2 or 3 people), individual inflatable matt and sleeping bag that we provide in a backpack, which weighs approximately 34kg). In addition, it is important to consider the mandatory water and food, personal belongings such as extra clothes or other equipment to carry and which may weigh between 12kg and 15kg in total.
- Damaged equipment fee: hike poles 10€/each headlight 50€/each - tent 100€/each – inflatable matt 40€/each - sleeping bag 80€/each - backpack 70lts 30€/each.
- All participants must have a good physical condition and motor coordination to participate in the Mount Pico Climb and it is imperative to inform Tripix Azores, before confirming the activity, if any of the participants of the group have physical restrictions, especially in the lower limbs, fear of heights (vertigo), mental restrictions, heart problems, asthma problems or respiratory sensitivity, diabetes, pregnancy or other type of health limitations, and must not have done diving 24 hours before the climb. We also inform you that participants with a sedentary lifestyle will not be able to do the Climb Mount Pico activity. For adults over 65 years old and who are not used to practicing physical activities, Tripix Azores reserves the right to request a physical exam and respective medical certificate to guarantee the health conditions to perform the mountaineering activity. For any situation, we always suggest physical and mental preparation in advance.
Details
Disclaimer
Please note: Booking last minute or close to the trip date does not guarantee availability, as we do not control the permits at the Mountain House.
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About the guide
Tripix
4.8
(26)
We are a company of young and experienced local guides, ready to guide your through the best experience at Azores.
We know that the vacations is the most important time of the year, so we are committed to take your vacations very seriously, but in a Fun way!
Our experiences are made in small groups, so you can embrace the Tripix Tribe feeling, on top of the Mountain, exploring caves, riding a bike or appreciating our unique Azorean culture and local wines.
You’ll be always a result of people you meet and places you see, so join the Tribe and live your best experience at Azores.
Respecting the raw nature and the local sustainability of Azores.
Languages
Portuguese | Italian | English
What people are saying about this trip
Katerina
Sien
This trip was canceled and after more than 6 months we still so not have our money back. While we did have to pay for the new trip we booked. The guide was very good but the service very poor.
Katerina
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