Take an easy morning transfer from Funchal or Caniço to Pico do Arieiro. Admire breathtaking views as you hike to Pico Ruivo at your own pace before meeting your driver for a return transfer.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Driver: English
Pickup included: You will be notified of your exact pickup time 1 day before your transfer in the evening, via WhatsApp or email.

Highlights

Feast your eyes on breathtaking views of Madeira along the Pico Do Arieiro trail
Benefit from a hassle-free transfer service with a knowledgeable local driver
Set your own pace, with plenty of time for slower hikers to explore as well
Climb the stairway to heaven and see green cliffs rising through the clouds
Hike to Achada Do Teixeira on Pico Ruivo, the tallest mountain on Madeira Island

Full description

Benefit from a morning transfer service from Funchal or Caniço to embark on your self-guided hike of Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo.

After pickup from your accommodation, drive to Pico Do Arieiro in the late morning where the hike starts. Your driver will provide a briefing with all the information needed about the route and the timings. You can walk on your own or join other people in the group.

Walk from Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, the highest mountain on Madeira Island with 1862 meters of altitude. You will have 4 and a half hours to complete the hike, which is plenty of time even for slow hikers.

Admire breathtaking views along the trail and feel as if you are walking above the clouds. On the challenging path, you will find a few tunnel walks and the famous stairs to heaven.

Finally, arrive at Achada Do Teixeira, the ending point of the hike. Your driver will be waiting there to bring you back to your accommodation.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Funchal and Caniço only)
Driver

Tour guide on the trail

Not suitable for

Children under 16 years
Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments
People afraid of heights
People with vertigo
People with recent surgeries

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Food
Sunscreen
Water
Rain gear
Weather-appropriate clothing
Flashlight

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking in the vehicle
Drinks in the vehicle
Food in the vehicle
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

This tour is subject to cancellation in the event of unsafe weather conditions, in which case you will receive a full refund
This is a medium-hard trail with a total distance of 11 km
The maximum elevation is 1862 m and minimum elevation is 1542 m

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

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5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
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Punctual and great transfer with the driver Kevin. He also had some tips and was able to tell a lot about Madeira on the drive to the mountain. We were informed via WhatsApp the evening before that we would be picked up, everything worked out great. Can only recommend Elisabeth and Kevin

July 27, 2022

Everything was great, the driver was on time and told a few stories about Madeira while driving and gave tips for the hike. Gladly again :)

August 27, 2022

Amazing views! Fully recommended:)

August 21, 2022

Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro And Hike To Pico Ruivo

Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro And Hike To Pico Ruivo

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