My husband and I were blown away by the awesome customer service of Tripix, including our super rad…read moretour guide and Tripix owner, Raisa, intern David, and staff member Joana. We first did a Pico Day Tour with Raisa, who is super fun and hospitable. She made us feel like family and facilitated a very nice experience, and the trip mates who we did not know prior to the tour, clearly also felt very welcomed and we all had such a great day together. Raisa takes you to the some very breathtaking sites around Pico, and is clearly extremely passionate about what she does and the island of Pico. She is very knowledgeable and we learned a lot, all in an awesome environment. She seemed to tailor the trip to the group and the weather, and is very flexible depending on what the group wants. At the end of the tour we forgot the cheese that we bought in the van. I Instagrammed Raisa who got back to me immediately, saying that she saw we had left it and was heading to our accommodation at that moment. Sure enough she brought us our cheese! She had also offered to bring anything including food or medicine to a couple that at the beginning of the tour (upon pick-up) could not join the tour due to being ill. She is very genuine and very much cares about her customers and wants to ensure the best experience for your time in Pico. We also met another guide along the way that seemed very nice and genuine as well. After hours my husband and I contacted them to see if we can get a two hour trip to Gruta das Torres the next day, and Joana and Raisa got right on it setting up the tour and our transport with David through Tripix to the caves. She allowed us to pay for both tours on the second day after they were both completed without fuss or hesitation. We already can't wait to come back to Pico to take more tours with Tripix, and could not more highly recommend this awesome (and environmentally conscious) company! Thanks Raisa!!!

My sister and I recently did three full day tours with Tripix Azores. While booking the tours, they…read morewere really responsive and easy to work with. During the tours, both Matteo and Rai (the tour guides/owners of the company) were very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We had a great experience. We climbed Pico Mountain with Matteo, which was challenging but absolutely amazing! Matteo was very informative and helpful for the entire hike, which took about 8 hours. We also did the Secret Lagoon and Lava Cave Tour. We spent the morning visiting a number of beautiful lagoons, and then went to an awesome lunch. In the afternoon, we explored a lava cave, which was very cool. Matteo spent a lot of time explaining the history of the island, and was able to answer any questions. As our third tour, we did a full day winery tour with Rai. We had a great day exploring vineyards, and doing wine tastings. Rai was great! She provided a lot of information, and was super friendly. Overall, we had a great experience with Tripix Azores and would definitely book with them again!

Did a half day (morning) whale watching tour with a friend starting from Pico. What an incredible…read moreexperience! First, off, it feels great to watch and learn about whales through a company grounded in sustainability and research - not just earning profits. You can tell all the staff are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about the local wildlife, and they even have internships for those who want to get more involved in the work. In addition to the whales, we learned about local fowl, crabs, and other sealife. Communication and payment was super easy via their website, and I got WhatsApp updates on the meeting spot and timing the day of. They make sure to keep you well protected from the elements with a waterproof jacket and overalls. The boat is not a typical tour boat meant for leisure - this is a small rigid inflatable boat with forward-facing seats meant for a bumpy ride. This is NOT a recommended trip for people with orthopedic injuries, sensitivity to jarring motion, or who are pregnant. They do make a point to check in on everyone to ensure they're doing okay. I am prone to seasickness and I had some nausea while we were idling, waiting for a whale. But, being smaller, it's fairly agile and able to maneuver quickly when chasing a whalespotting tip and my nausea subsided once the boat was moving again. Definitely recommend a tour with Naturalist!

Marine biologist is your tour guide. The boat is small, you will get splashed. It's a fun ride out…read moreto the animals. Your hat might come off in the wind. They retrieved someone's, not sure how they were able to find it. We saw loads of dolphins tight by the boat and two different whales.