Night Climb to Pico Mountain in Small Groups

This hike was the most difficult hike we have done but getting all the way to the top was well worth it. Our tour guide, Metaeu (sooo sorry I spelled his name wrong!) was AMAZING! Funny, encouraging, and took great care of our group!

Greetings! We have to express great respect and thanks to the mountain guide Matteo, who accompanied us today on the night climb to Pico. He took care not only of our safety, but also of entertainment and prepared an unforgettable experience for us. Thank you very much! Olá, Radek and Hana, Czech Republic

One of the greatest highlights of my trip to the Azores. Taking the guided night climb was the best idea. I appreciated not having to care about the access, the insurances, the walking poles and the lamp.

There was no one else in the trails but our small group. We quickly became very friendly with each others. We only met other people at the summit during the sunrise.

Our guide Bruno immediately learned our name and asked very regularely how we were doing. He was fun and friendly, but also very caring and gave us advices in the trickiest part of the hike. He really had a paternal caring energy with us.

I would have like a bit more general info during the hike about the island, the volcano, the flora etc... (especially during the way down when there was light) but he answered all my questions so that's fine.

The pace was slow and careful. I could have go a bit faster on the way up, but this pace ensured our safety and prevented me from swetting :P At first I felt the walking poles were useless, but on the way down, they became essential!

Tripix provided very detailed informations about the climb and the required gear and clothing. Even if I found the climb easier than expected, do not understimate it and bring lots of water (I drank 3.5 liters). Also, do not underestimate how cold it's gonna get at the summit. I am canadian and I definitely needed my coat, gloves, dawn hat and scarf!

No need to talk about the magnificient scenery. We saw shooting stars on the way up, crazy sunrise with the perfect amount of clouds afar, and great views on the way down.

In summary, I can say: The tour was the highlight of my trip to the Azores.

The most important information is clearly presented on the website - you find what’s needed. Questions were answered immediately, including follow-up questions.

As guest you get prepared with a detailed list: what to expect, what to wear, what to bring, where to meet…

Top service from the office!

The tour itself was amazing from first minute on to the end. Matteo loves what he does, and this results in a unique tour experience for everyone.

You could feel his passion for his work and his empathy at every step. Wishes and needs were met perfectly. It was all over far too quickly.

Stunning photos and memories will endure.

I can highly recommend this provider.

They have so many other offers, that's a reason to come back to the Azores and to Pico.

Obrigado Tripix! Obrigado Matteo and Joana! Obrigado Montanha Pico!

This was probably one of the most mentally and physically challenging thing I have ever done in my life but I dare say also of the most memorable and life changing thing as well. Beginner hikers beware, this is a VERY ADVANCED hike. I was an emotional wreck at the end of it but Matteo and Bruno are the kindest, experienced, wonderful people/guides on earth. I wouldn’t have been able to complete this hike without them. Me and my friend came very under prepared and Bruno gave us his extra hoodie/zipup and Matteo allowed us to follow behind him going up so he can guide us the whole way and make sure we didn’t give up and also that we were safe. On the descend down, Bruno led the pack and stayed behind towards the end to really guide my friend. Towards the middle of the descend, I was having a VERY hard time and Matteo stayed behind to ensure that I completed the hike safely. Truly the worst and best experience of my life. I was in tears at the end of the hike. Especially towards the kindness and reassurance I had from Matteo. I really felt my body break and I was starting to really break mentally but Matteo kept reassuring my and making sure I kept my confidence and spirit. I couldn’t have done this without them. I would give them a MILLION stars if I could. They also kept taking videos and gave us some much history, constellation information, and photography tips to capture the best pictures. They are the most wonderful people in the world. I was able to learn through this hike that Matteo had hiked this more than 850 times and Bruno’s dad is also a mountain hike guide. Although a EXTREMELY difficult hike, you will be in safe hands with Matteo and Bruno. The most dedicated and wonderful people you will ever meet!

This was my FIRST time hiking (ever) so if you are a beginner or have limited hiking experience(s), this will be an EXTREMELY challenging climb. However, I was lucky to be led by Matteo and Bruno who were both so patient and motivating it really pushed me to complete the hike. If it wasn’t for them, I would’ve quit early on but they wanted to make this a memorable experience for me (and everyone in the group) and constantly supported me to make sure I was pushing through. Seriously, if you happen to have either Matteo or Bruno lead your group, you are in GREAT HANDS! Trust them if you don’t trust yourself!

If you are up for a challenge, make sure you have the stamina, athleticism, and mental fortitude for this hike - Pico’s elevation is anything but pequena. Another huge tip is to read/review the PDF they send out before the hike and follow their instructions! I wasn’t prepared whatsoever and underestimated the elevation, weather, and apparel needs.

To summarize, 10/10 - this was the highlight (and struggle 🥹) of my trip in Pico.

Just one of the best experiences of my entire life. To climb 1.200m and see how the sun rises over the entire island and Pico’s shadow covers the ocean.

I simply recommend to climb the mountain with Tripix, we did it with Matteo and he is an increíble guide and person. He always cares for everybody during the climbing and also records everything for the memories. Thank you Matteo!

We did the night climb with Matteo, the weather conditions were perfect so we were very lucky. Matteo is an amazing guide. We are very pleased with Tripix organisation, everything was perfect and they even called us to rebook to a day with better weather conditions. The Pico climb is so much fun, even when you aren’t a very sportive person, the climb is possible. You will have sore muscles but the view is definitely worth it! Sipping some freshly made coffee made by Matteo above the clouds… We will never forget this experience!

Fantastic and unforgettable experience. Mentally and physically demanding for a rookie in no physical condition, but the guide's motivational skills were exceptional. Matteo is the best !

Not long ago I wrote for Tripix the worst review I ever wrote. There were few different problem with our booking the main one was that we received an email 4 days before the date of the overnight climb of mountain Pico saying that an error was made by the team and our booking was somehow lost, so there were no more spots for us to sleep on the mountain. Considering that we booked it 2 months in advance I was fuming. BUT. The team contacted us shortly after, by phone, apologized and literally made every effort to make up for it. They asked a different company (so against their own interest) to take us on a night climb on the day we originally booked for, made sure every step of the way that we were happy with the new plan and even gave us bikes for free the day before the climb as a further apology. Matteo was wonderful to us, and the climb experience was gorgeous. Everyone can make a mistake, the way you fix it says a lot about you, and Tripix did an absolutely great job making up for their. Thank you, we are deeply grateful.

PS. According to our guide on the night Matteo is also a great guide to go up with, so I'm sure if your booking goes all well and you get to go up with him or his colleagues you'll enjoy it!