Azores Cycling Holiday Pico Moderate – 7 nights
Quiet country lanes, lovely accommodation and wholesome meals make for a perfect Azores cycling experience.
Circumnavigate the island of Pico by bike on this wonderful week's holiday. During your trip, you will cycle for 4 to 6 days with distances from 25 - 30km each day and some gradients but nothing too steep. Highlights along the way include seeing the dramatic lava coastline, popping in for wine tastings at the cooperatives, visiting the whaling museums, taking a trip out to see the whales and dolphins and of course, glorious views of Mt Pico (weather depending!).
Itinerary
All itineraries can be tailored to suit your interests.| > Day 1 | Fly London to Faial. Transfer to your accommodation. Overnight Horta |
| > Day 2 | Ferry from Faial to Pico (30mins). Cycle to São Roque. (25km) Overnight São Roque |
| > Day 3 | Cycle to Piedade. (25km) Overnight Piedade |
| > Day 4 | Rides around Piedade. Overnight Piedade |
| > Day 5 | Cycle to Lajes. (25km) Overnight Lajes |
| > Day 6 | 3 hour whale and dolphin watching trip. Overnight Lajes |
| > Day 7 | Cycle to Madalena (30km)
Ferry from Pico to Faial (30mins). Overnight Horta |
| > Day 8 | Transfer to airport. Fly Faial to London. |
Dates & Prices
All prices are per person (£) based on twin sharing but we can also quote for single supplements. Prices based on flights via Lisbon based on standard economy fares/seats, which are subject to limited availability. Prices may increase based on availability when booking. |
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Price includes:
Accommodation on B&B sharing basis, airport and luggage transfers, bike hire, maps and route notes, 3 hour whale and dolphin watching trip (April to September) or guided taxi tour of Pico (October to March), flights and airport taxes, pre-departure information booklet.
Price excludes:
Meals (other than breakfast), excursions, Faial/Pico ferry(£4pp) and travel insurance.
Useful Information
What to take:Waterproof, cycle helmet, cycle gloves, water bottle/camelback, sunblock etc.
Minimum age:
None, but the smallest frame size is 15 inch
Duration:
7 nights
Accommodation:
Hotel do Canal, Boat House, Juniper House, Whalecome Pico
Operates:
Daily - all year
Bike type:
Trek 7.2 FX - Frame sizes 20 inch Trek 7300 FX - Frame sizes 17.5 inch Trek 7.1 FX - Frame sizes 15 inch
Equipment provided:
Route maps and notes
Maps
