Pico Lakes and Highlands Tour: Six volcanic lagoons

Six volcanic lagoons reveal Pico's hidden interior

A four-hour tour of six volcanic lagoons across Pico Island's highlands with a live guide in English or Portuguese and hotel pickup. The route climbs into the island's interior, passing through native vegetation and panoramic viewpoints that stay off the coastal path most visitors follow.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Pico's volcanic lagoons and highlands

• Visit iconic lagoon with mountain views
• Explore large volcanic lagoon with native vegetation
• Visit peaceful highland lagoon with birdlife
• Photograph hidden highland lagoon
• Stop at scenic mountain flora area
• Drive across volcanic plateau with viewpoints

The experience

Six volcanic lagoons anchor this tour, each one set deep in Pico's highlands where few travelers venture. The first stop is one of the island's most iconic lagoons, its water reflecting Pico Mountain and the central plateau. From there the route moves through one of the largest and most beautiful lagoons on the island, ringed by pristine native vegetation, then into a peaceful highland lagoon known for its birdlife and tranquil setting. A hidden lagoon follows, prized for photography and nature observation. Between the lagoons, a scenic drive crosses the volcanic plateau with several panoramic viewpoints and geological interpretation of how the island formed.

The tour runs four hours with a live guide who speaks English and Portuguese. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't need a rental car or arrange your own transport to the highlands. The guide handles the route through terrain that would be difficult to navigate alone, and the stops are timed to let you move through each lagoon without rushing.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• a live guide in English or Portuguese.
• personal accident insurance and civil liability insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by eAzor Experience

Is this one for you?If you're staying without a car or prefer not to drive the highland roads yourself, hotel pickup settles the logistics and gets you to lagoons most coastal tours skip entirely.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How many lagoons does the tour visit?

The tour stops at six volcanic lagoons spread across Pico's highlands, each one offering different scenery and wildlife.

Is hotel pickup included in the tour price?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your hotel or accommodation are included, so you don't need to arrange separate transport.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs four hours total, covering the six lagoons and the scenic plateau drive with viewpoints.

What is the terrain like on this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It involves driving and stops at viewpoints and lagoons rather than strenuous hiking.