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Trek and whale watching package<\/h2>\n

General Information<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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  • 8-day \/ 7-night package combining hiking, whale and dolphin observation, and cultural discovery of Pico Island.<\/li>\n
  • 7 nights accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Whale\u2019come ao Pico (2**).<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Two 3-hour sea excursions<\/strong> based on \u201cWhales and Dolphins of Queimada.\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Three non-guided hikes<\/strong> through varied landscapes unique to Pico.<\/li>\n
  • Evening talks<\/strong>: marine mammals, turtles, photo identification and a slideshow of our skippers’ best photos.<\/li>\n
  • Road Book with detailed hike and activity descriptions, sent by email (PDF).<\/li>\n
  • All transfers listed in the programme below.<\/li>\n
  • Free entrance<\/strong> to the Whaler\u2019s Museum.<\/li>\n
  • Government taxes and whale & dolphin observation permit included.<\/li>\n
  • From March 13 to October 31, starting any day of the week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    What\u2019s the plan?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

    Day 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Arrival transfer from Faial or Pico airport.<\/li>\n
    • Welcome drink and briefing on planned activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Day 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Morning whale watching excursion.<\/li>\n
      • Afternoon visit to the Whaler\u2019s Museum in Lajes do Pico.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Day 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Hike on a lava flow and visit to Fran\u00e7ois the potter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Day 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Hike through UNESCO-listed vineyards and tour of the Wine Museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Day 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Morning sea excursion; afternoon stroll to the Vigia da Queimada<\/em> lookout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Day 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Hike through the Laurisilva (primitive forest) and visit the old whale factory in S\u00e3o Roque.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Day 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Free day or optional activities (not included):
                  \u2013 Wine & Vines tour.
                  \u2013 Ascent of Mount Pico (full-day, physically demanding hike; May to September).
                  \u2013 Relaxation day or make up for weather-cancelled activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Day 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Departure transfer to Faial or Pico airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    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.<\/em><\/p>\n

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                    What else?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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                    • Insurance (general assistance, illness, accident, rescue operations).<\/li>\n
                    • Waterproof jacket and lifevest included.<\/li>\n
                    • Free access to the Espa\u00e7o Talassa library and BOCA services.<\/li>\n
                    • Optional climb of Mount Pico (May to September), on request.<\/li>\n
                    • Optional Wine & Vines tour, on request.<\/li>\n
                    • All hikes are of moderate difficulty and adaptable to participants\u2019 fitness levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Not included<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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                      • Lunches and dinners. Half board available: 7 meals at Whale\u2019come Bistrot, 140 \u20ac per person.<\/li>\n
                      • Arrivals or departures through Horta airport (Faial): 45 \u20ac per person each way<\/strong> (transfer and ferry tickets).<\/li>\n
                      • Optional activities (Wine & Vines tour, Mount Pico climb).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        Attention<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

                        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<\/strong>. Espa\u00e7o Talassa reserves the right to refuse boarding to any client who does not meet these conditions. Clients will not receive any refund or compensation<\/strong> if these requirements are not met.<\/p>\n

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                        Prices 2027<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
                        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                        Group<\/th>\nLow seasonMarch 13\u201331
                        October<\/small><\/th>\n                        		Medium seasonMay\u2013June
                        Sept 15\u201330<\/small><\/th>\n                        		High seasonApril
                        July 1\u2013Sept 14<\/small><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                        1 travellerSingle room<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac669<\/td>\n\u20ac719<\/td>\n\u20ac829<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        2 travellersDouble room<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac799\u20ac400 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac939\u20ac470 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,079\u20ac540 pp<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        3 travellersTriple room<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac959\u20ac320 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,119\u20ac373 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,309\u20ac436 pp<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        4 travellersFamily room \u00b7 best value<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,079\u20ac270 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,289\u20ac322 pp<\/small><\/td>\n\u20ac1,459\u20ac365 pp<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

                        Prices per group, room included (pp = per person). The more you travel together, the less you pay per person.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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