ATV riding on Mount Pico: 3-hour buggy adventure

Three hours of closed curves, volcanic rock and sea views that stretch to the horizon

A 3-hour buggy ride on Mount Pico takes you off-road along the mountain's slopes, through endemic plants, volcanic terrain and forests with natural obstacles and tight turns. You operate the buggy yourself, stop midway to recover and photograph the landscape, and finish with views across the blue sea and green vegetation. A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese leads the ride. Helmet and glasses are included. Children must be at least 6 years old and sit on an adult's lap if under a certain age.

Step-by-step itinerary

Buggy adventure on Mount Pico

• Start 3-hour buggy ride
• Drive along off-road mountain paths
• Observe endemic plants and volcanic terrain
• Navigate natural obstacles and curves
• Stop to rest and take photos
• Enjoy views of sea and vegetation
• Feel connection with nature
• End buggy ride

The experience

You spend three hours at the wheel of a buggy navigating off-road paths that wind through Mount Pico's volcanic landscape. The terrain shifts constantly: endemic plants give way to forests, then open to views of the sea and the ash-colored rock beneath. Each curve presents a new section of the mountain, and the paths include natural obstacles and tight turns that keep the ride active and engaging. A guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese leads the group, and you'll have a helmet and glasses provided.

Midway through the ride, the group stops to catch breath and take photographs. This is where the scale of what you're seeing becomes clear: the horizon stretches unbroken, with the blue sea contrasting against the intense green of the vegetation and the volcanic rock. The stop also gives you a moment to notice the details (the wind, the smell of volcanic earth, the sound of waves in the distance) before heading back out onto the paths.

Buggy sizes range from 2-seater to 4-seater options, so you can ride solo, with a partner, or in a small group. Children as young as 6 can join, though younger children must sit on an adult's lap. The activity suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What’s included

• Helmet and glasses.
• buggy (2-seater, 3-seater or 4-seater, your choice at checkout).
• live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese09:30 and 13:30

Guide in English, Spanish or PortugueseAvailable from 11 Nov · 09:30 and 13:30

Guide in English, Spanish or PortugueseAvailable from 11 Nov · 09:30 and 13:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDepartures at 09:30 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adega da Quinta Adventure

Is this one for you?Choose a 2-seater if you want to ride solo or with one other person. Pick the 3-seater or 4-seater if your group is larger and you want to stay together on the same buggy throughout the 3-hour ride.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What does the buggy ride on Mount Pico actually involve?

You operate the buggy yourself along off-road paths that wind through volcanic terrain, forests and endemic plants on the mountain's slopes. The route includes natural obstacles and tight turns, and you stop midway to photograph the landscape and rest before continuing for the full 3-hour ride.

What's included in the buggy riding activity?

The ride includes a helmet and glasses; a live guide who speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese; and the buggy itself. You choose a 2-seater, 3-seater or 4-seater buggy at checkout depending on how many people are in your group.

Can children ride the buggy on Mount Pico?

Children aged 6 and older can ride. Younger children may join if they sit on an adult's lap during the 3-hour activity.

Is any experience needed to ride a buggy on Mount Pico?

No prior experience is required. The activity suits all fitness levels, and the guide leads the group along the off-road paths. You should be comfortable operating the buggy and navigating natural obstacles and tight turns.