We had an absolutely serendipitous meeting story with Hildeberto that included singing for…read morestrangers and ended in a fantastic 2 days of touring Terceira. He was the perfect tour guide for 6 friends on an adventure who were impressed with his historical knowledge, quick wit, and love for his island. We got to experience an once in a lifetime bull "chase" from a locals home, enjoyed fantastic food (ask about the local beef dish) and got a full tour of what the island had to offer.  His company may be called Taxi Amigo, but he was definitely more of an amigo than simply a taxi. Thank you for the memorable visit to Terceira!

Hilderberto, is an amazing tour guide. He was great with 4 teenagers showing them the whole island…read more Hilderberto, would adventure with the kids rock climbing, hiking, taking them off the paths and even to some Of the best restaurants. I can't thank him enough for making this a memorable trip for them.

My sister and I came to Terceira to see a volcanic cave called Algar do Carvão, but we discovered…read morewhen we arrived in Angra do Heroísmo that the organization that runs the natural monument does not provide tours. We rushed to find a place that did and barely made it to Azores Touch on time. They were nevertheless able to accommodate us the same day - key since we only planned to spend one day on Terceira. Transportation, explanations, wonderful conversation, and a snack (cheese and wine) were all provided in a package that included Algar do Carvão, sulphuric vents, and another lava tube at the so-called Christmas Cave. Our two guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and spoke wonderful English. They even took us to the airport afterwards! I'm looking forward to working with Azores Touch again the next time I take a trip here.

Selma and Vasco really know cheese! These Tercerian tour leaders were fun. We "met" and milked…read morecows, bottle fed big-eyed calves, toured the small factory and sampled delicious cheeses with a beverage included. The tour was small and friendly, and the shop was so nice we went back the next day for coffee (and the scenery).

Thank you Joao Castel @azoresretreat for a fun tour of the beautiful ilha Terceira. We had a blast!read more

J. Vargas was so accommodating, friendly and helpful. i would truly recommended his business.read more

My Wife and I spent a week in Angra. She had been looking on trip advisor for things to do on the…read moreisland.When we saw the amazing photos from Juca, our guide, it was a no brainer. Juca took us on a full day tour ,the best view tour. When we talked to his wife Marisa she explained everything we were going to experience and was very helpful.We loved the first day so much we immediately booked again! Can't say enough about Trilhas and the photos were better than we've ever taken. Thank You Juca!

The best first day of the rest of our lives together! My new…read morebride and I traveled to Terceira with our family to get married. After searching Instagram for pictures of the island, we had stumbled across Juca's photographs. We immediately contacted him and begged him to be our photographer. He kindly agreed, although he had never done this before. He specializes in guided tours of archeological sites, photography tours, hiking, and food & wine. Juca was a true professional that has an unmatched passion for fine photography. Juca was incredible--his knowledge of the island was something you don't get with the other guides in Terceira. We have been there three times before and done multiple tours, but we will never book anyone but Juca again. He was funny, spoke perfect English and has a wealth of knowledge. By the end of the trip, he felt like family. He knows just the right places to eat and will take you to locations that are on no map. Believe me, I thought I knew every inch of the island, but every place he brought us to left us speechless. Trekking in our wedding attire is one of our favorite moments. Of course our ceremony is a day we never want to forget, and because of Juca, we won't. His pictures are such high quality I will probably look at them daily for the rest of my life in disbelief. While on the island, we also had the chance to meet his beautiful family and felt so at home with them, we invited them to our wedding reception as well. Marisa helped book meals and even sent us recipes for our favorite dishes. To say that they are the epitome of hospitality would be an understatement. I can not possibly recommend them enough. All I can say is book early and often. We will be heading back to the island as soon as we can and I can honestly say, Juca and Marisa will be the first people we reach out to.

I did a whale watching tour with ocean emotion and the entire experience was wonderful. It's never…read morea guarantee that you will see whales but luck was on our side and a humpback whale was found! I also signed up for a cove tour but due to lack of attendance (it was shoulder season) the tour did not occur. However, the captain was told I wanted to see it and he took the entire group on a mini visit to the coves! What a sweet added bonus that made my day. I highly recommended this company. Great experience!

We got picked up at our hotel and taken to what looked like a little plaza of airport like kiosk…read morenear the bay. The guide instructed us on how to attach the life preservers and explained what we were going to do. We took a little speed boat rafting tour to see some caves and get out into the water and it was very choppy and water was pretty salty. We got pretty wet and I really wished I had a poncho, rain jacket, or something waterproof. I would say dress appropriately. The view was spectacular and it was very cool to see. We had a lot of fun, and it helps when you have a good group that has a good sense of humor. The guides were great in their explanations and friendly. I would definitely recommend them.

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.