Pico da Vara

This full-day, linear hiking tour climbs to the highest point on São Miguel island, offering dramatic island and waterfall scenery along a 7 km route. Guided transport picks you up from your hotel or a local meeting point and the day includes a stop at Ribeira dos Caldeirões to admire the island’s most popular waterfall. Expect a demanding walk of about three and a half hours on varied terrain, with a picnic and refreshments provided to refuel during the route.

• Guide
• Transportation
• Picnic box
• Walking poles (on request)
• Insurance
• Stop at Ribeira dos Caldeirões and refreshments

• Participants should be fit for a difficult hike of approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
• Minimum participants:
• Summer season requires 3 people.
• Winter season requires 2 people.