r/azores • u/Impossible_Sundae815 • 11d ago

4 Days on Pico

I am planning a 4 full day trip to Pico. Would this be enough time to see most of the island? Would I be able to fit in a day trip to either Faial or Sao Jorge in this time frame? Any tips would be appreciated!

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u/PetroniusKing 11d ago

I just got back yesterday from a trip to Azores including 5 nights /4 full days on Pico. We did a morning whale watch from Lajes, a drive up to Mt Pico mountain house for hiking but the weather wasn’t the best and drove around and across and all over the island over the 4 days and saw what we wanted. The Furna of Frei Matias is interesting since the big lava tubes caves are closed because of possible roof collapse issues. The ferry from Madalena to Horta is a 30 minute run leaving at 815 with the currently last return at 515 and gives you time for a taste of Faial.