Hiking in Pico da Vara

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Location: São Miguel, Portugal

Activity: Hiking

Languages spoken: English, Portugese

Duration: 6 hrs 30 mins

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail length: 7 km

Meeting point:

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Minimum age: 8

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Highlights

Algarvia
Picnic lunch
Gorreana tea factory tour

All about the trip

Join us to explore the beautiful nature of Azores on this 7 km long hike.

Togethere we will admire the amazing nature of São Miguel and Algarvia, we will also visit the Gorreana tea factory for tea tasting. Your English-speaking guide will explain all to you.

Our day begins with collection from the meeting point, from heer we will head towards Algarvia. On the way to the starting point of the hike, you will see many amazing views over the landline of the north coast and the green fields of Europe's only tea plantation. This 7 km hike begins and ends in the parish of Algarvia, municipality of Nordeste, at around 700 meters above sea level. After rising about 1 km through a forest of Cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica), the landscape changes to a scenario with endemic species and ground vegetation, composed mainly of grasses that give the name to the place: Graminhais. From here, you can see Povoação, the first place of arrival for the settlers on the island in the 15th century. The trail rises until it reaches the highest point on the island of São Miguel, Pico da Vara, at 1105 meters above sea level, where you have an amazing view over almost the whole island and a 360º view on top of the mountain. The return to the starting point is done with the descent of the same track, which is a bit slippery during the winter. On the return to Ponta Delgada, passing by the northern coast of the island, we will stop at the oldest tea factory of São Miguel, the Gorreana tea factory. Here we will enjoy tea tasting. Afterwards, we will pass by the city of Ribeira Grande, the only city on the north side of the island. Following on from here, we will cross back to the south coast, through the narrower part of the island, with just 8 km left. After a brief drive in the south coast, our day will conclude when we arrive in Ponta Delgada.

What is included in the price

Transport
Picnic lunch
Picos de Aventura Guide
Insurance (Personal Accident and Liability)

Instructions

Until 18 years must be accompanied by parents or guardians, or bring a written permission.

What to take with you?

Hiking boots
Comfortable clothing
Light waterproof jacket
Snacks and water
Swimsuit and towel
Backpack for your possessions
Sunscreen and hat or scarf
We recommend bringing walking poles, and gaiters in winter

Itinerary

	09:00 – Picos de Aventura Office
	10:00 – Beginning of the trail in the Algarvia
	12:00 – Stop for picnic lunch
	13:30 – End of trail
	14:00 – Gorreana tea factory tour
	15:30 – Arrival at Ponta Delgada and end of the activity

Where do we meet and where will the trip end?

Meeting place:

Marina Pêro de Teive
Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral
9500-771 Ponta Delgada

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Final destination:

Same as the meeting point

Cancellation Policy - Benevolent

Cancellation more than 4 days prior to the starting date. Clients are automatically refunded the full booking price.
Cancellation within 48 to 96 hours prior to the starting date. Clients are entitled to a 50% refund of the booking price.
Cancellation less than 48 hours prior to the starting date. No refunds.

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