Island Tours

Island Tours

Sunvil is able to pre-book the following private taxi tours on Pico. Tours can also be tailor-made to suit the individual requirements of our clients, please telephone us for a quotation.

Pico Island – Full day
Depart from Madalena to the village of Sao Roque on the north coast of Pico, visiting the black rocks of Cachorro enroute. Take the mountain road (altitude 900m) towards Lajes do Pico, for many years, the centre of the whaling industry in the Azores. Continue on to the Whaler’s Museum (entrance fee not included) and home to a fascinating exhibition about the industry. Return to Madalena stopping at ‘Verdelho’ wine cellar en route.

From Madalena
Price is £174 per taxi

Faial Island – Full day
Depart from Madalena harbour to Faial Island (30 minutes by boat). Take the mountain road towards Caldeira, the highest point on Faial at 1,043 metres. Continue north to Capelinhos, the site of the last volcanic eruption in the Azores in 1957 and visit the museum, which details the evolution of the eruption. Return to Pico by boat.

From Madalena
Price is £219 per taxi

Notes

• Prices are based on a maximum of 3 people per taxi
• Lunch and entrance fees to museums and parks are not included
• Transfers to Madalena harbour, for the full day tour of Faial, available at a supplement – please telephone us for details
• Boat crossing between Madalena and Horta is included
• Itineraries are subject to change.