Trek and Whale Watching Package

Trek and whale watching package

General Information

• 8-day / 7-night package combining hiking, whale and dolphin observation, and cultural discovery of Pico Island.
• 7 nights accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Whale’come ao Pico (2**).
• Two 3-hour sea excursions based on “Whales and Dolphins of Queimada.”
• Three non-guided hikes through varied landscapes unique to Pico.
• Evening talks: marine mammals, turtles, photo identification and a slideshow of our skippers’ best photos.
• Road Book with detailed hike and activity descriptions, sent by email (PDF).
• All transfers listed in the programme below.
• Free entrance to the Whaler’s Museum.
• Government taxes and whale & dolphin observation permit included.
• From March 13 to October 31, starting any day of the week.

What’s the plan?

Day 1

• Arrival transfer from Faial or Pico airport.
• Welcome drink and briefing on planned activities.

Day 2

• Morning whale watching excursion.
• Afternoon visit to the Whaler’s Museum in Lajes do Pico.

Day 3

• Hike on a lava flow and visit to François the potter.

Day 4

• Hike through UNESCO-listed vineyards and tour of the Wine Museum.

Day 5

• Morning sea excursion; afternoon stroll to the Vigia da Queimada lookout.

Day 6

• Hike through the Laurisilva (primitive forest) and visit the old whale factory in São Roque.

Day 7

• Free day or optional activities (not included):
  – Wine & Vines tour.
  – Ascent of Mount Pico (full-day, physically demanding hike; May to September).
  – Relaxation day or make up for weather-cancelled activities.

Day 8

• Departure transfer to Faial or Pico airport.

This is an example week: the package can start on any day, and the itinerary may be modified depending on weather conditions, safety, the number of participants, or the presence of whales.

What else?

• Insurance (general assistance, illness, accident, rescue operations).
• Waterproof jacket and lifevest included.
• Free access to the Espaço Talassa library and BOCA services.
• Optional climb of Mount Pico (May to September), on request.
• Optional Wine & Vines tour, on request.
• All hikes are of moderate difficulty and adaptable to participants’ fitness levels.

Not included

• Lunches and dinners. Half board available: 7 meals at Whale’come Bistrot, 140 € per person.
• Arrivals or departures through Horta airport (Faial): 45 € per person each way (transfer and ferry tickets).
• Optional activities (Wine & Vines tour, Mount Pico climb).

Attention

Due to the special nature of our activities, each customer declares to be over five years old, not pregnant, and in perfect physical and mental health. Espaço Talassa reserves the right to refuse boarding to any client who does not meet these conditions. Clients will not receive any refund or compensation if these requirements are not met.

Prices 2027

Prices per group, room included (pp = per person). The more you travel together, the less you pay per person.