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Funchal/Caniço: Pico Do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Hike Transfers

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Activity provider:Pico Transfers
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Funchal/Caniço: Pico Do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Hike Transfers

Activity provider:Pico Transfers

5.0

138 reviews

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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
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Duration 7 hours
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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.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

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 Pico Ruivo, the tallest peak on Madeira Island, only accessible by foot
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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

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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
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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 138 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4/5

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We were unable to do the Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike due to bad weather in the mountains. However, we were contacted a good amount of time in advance and they offered us a refund or an alternative hike PR9 which goes through forest along the levadas and ends at a waterfall. We went with this option and felt like it was a great alternative! Our driver Ulisses was friendly and pointed out some sights on the drive. We were given four hours to do the hike which was a little bit tight but I think this was because they don't typically take people to this hike so slightly underestimated how long we would need. Overall good experience and we were grateful for the alternative provided!

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May 29, 2023

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What an incredible day! Luis picked us up on time, the hike was hard work but we managed despite not being “fit” - we managed to get to the end 1 min before leaving however took hundreds of photos and had plenty of time for breaks and a picnic. Honestly the experience of a lifetime - do not be scared if you have no previous hiking experience!

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April 24, 2023

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It was so nice to go to Pico Do Arieiro-Pico Ruivo by this transfer option. There were very good and comfortable communication with the pick-up. Our driver Ulisses was very kind and available for questions and facts. He drives very safely and was on time. I can recommend this transfer option if U don’t want/ can’t rent a car. There was plenty of time to take pictures and enjoy this amazing route and to enjoy delicious poncha at the end 😋

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