Pico island, Azores: Guided Kayak and Snorkel Tour Pico, Azores: Guided Kayak and Snorkel Tour
ID: GYG539724-933810
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Pico's coastline from the water in a guided kayak tour. Learn more about the whaling history, visit a volcanic crater, see marine wildlife, and enjoy snorkelling in the crystal clear waters.
See Pico island from a different angle on this guided kayaking tour. Take off from the harbour of Lajes do Pico, learn more about the whaling heritage of this village, paddle into a volcanic crater, and snorkel in a lagoon.
Begin your tour at the harbour of Lajes do Pico. Meet your guide and get into your safety gear before hopping into one of the kayaks. Start paddling through the clear waters and head towards the old whaling factory.
As you paddle, enjoy the coastline with Pico mountain dominating the landscape. Follow your guide's kayak into a volcanic crater, discovering fascinating rock formations. Take a rest halfway through your 2.5-hour tour on a sunny cobbled beach. Enjoy a refreshing swim or go snorkelling in the lagoon before heading back to the harbour of Lajes do Pico.
Route specification
Distance: 8 km
Time: total duration of the activity 2.5 hours, 2 hours paddling
Difficulty level
Physical effort: 2
Difficulty levels:
1 – easy
1,5 – easy / medium
2 – medium
2,5 – medium / difficult
3 – difficult
Highlights
- Feel the warmth of the sun on your skin as you paddle through clear waters
- See beautiful panoramic views of Pico mountain and the coastline of Lajes
- Take a break and wade into the refreshing water or go snorkelling
- Explore a volcanic crater by kayak and see stunning rock formations
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Weather depending activity
Look for "Hominis natura" office.
INCLUDED
- Sea kayak with seat
- Snorkel equipment (goggles and snorkel)
- Dry bag for the mobile phone
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
