Private/Group Tour Highlights
- Discover the volcanic landscapes of Pico.
- Explore Madalena and its surrounding wine country.
- Experience a curated Azorean wine tasting.
- Discover the island’s UNESCO-recognized vineyard landscape.
- Admire traditional volcanic-stone vineyard walls.
- Experience Pico’s distinctive local gastronomy.
- Enjoy an intimate dining experience.
- Take in views of the dramatic Atlantic landscape.
Tour Overview
Pico is an island of striking contrasts, dominated by the imposing silhouette of Mount Pico and shaped by centuries of volcanic activity. Its black basalt landscapes, rugged coastline, and fertile vineyards create one of the most distinctive cultural landscapes in the Azores.
Around Madalena, traditional vineyards are cultivated within intricate networks of black volcanic-stone walls. These historic vineyards reflect generations of adaptation to the island’s challenging terrain and form a remarkable landscape recognized for its cultural importance.
Pico also offers an intimate culinary and wine experience. A private wine tasting provides an opportunity to discover the island’s distinctive wines while enjoying the dramatic setting of the Atlantic and Mount Pico.
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All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Places You'll See
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Madalena
The principal town of Pico and an important gateway to the island’s vineyards, volcanic landscapes, and Atlantic coastline. Its waterfront setting offers beautiful views toward neighboring Faial and Mount Pico.
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Traveled January 2023
Portugal & Spain and India
Two separate covid-postponed trips with Yampu in 2022. Portugal/Spain in October and India in November. I have been traveling with them since 2016, and these are the additional destinations; South Africa/Zimbabwe/Zambia, Cuba, and Peru. A custom trip is worth it, especially if you are trying to maximize your experience at a destination you’re unfamiliar with and/or is far from your home. They organize just about everything for you in detailed fashion and your job is to enjoy the trip! That said, since nothing is perfect, the couple of times I have a had small issue, it has always been resolved. Communication is very good. You will likely be amazed with how efficient and relaxing a trip can be when it is put together by a travel expert. A helpful hint if you’re going to be a first-time traveler with Yampu; thoroughly read the draft itinerary they send, and if you see something you’d rather not do, or think of something you want to include, just tell them! It’s your custom trip and the beauty of Yampu is they are happy work with you to create the itinerary. 🙂
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