Pico Arieiro To Pico Ruivo: Highest Peak Challenge on Beautiful Island
4.6
40 Ratings
Funchal
Embark on the highest peak challenge from Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo on this beautiful island. Experience breathtaking views, ancient forests, and vibrant flora along the way.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pico do Arieiro - The Pico do Arieiro Pike, 1818 meter high, is the third highest summit in the Island of Madeira. It is highly advised to climb all the way up to the top of this mountain to enjoy the great beauty of the volcanic landscape and its wonderful views.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Here we go! This journey will provide a deeper understanding of the stunning allure of this island. It’s as if the rock sculptures are reaching for the heavens, with their endless forms. The vistas along the way are nothing short of awe-inspiring. A variety of plants call this place home, presenting a splendid display of vibrant colors through their petite flowers for all to appreciate.
We traverse through the oldest heather forest near Pico Ruivo. These ancient trees, that have lived for centuries, were here even before Zarco set foot on the Island. The highest peak of the island, Pico Ruivo, is just a stone’s throw away from this point – seize this opportunity to be captivated by the spectacular island views.
Join us in this thrilling traverse through awe-inspiring terrains meant for genuine explorers!
- Children over 5 years
Location
Pico do Arieiro
E 202
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(40 Ratings)
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159mikih
Dec 29, 2023
Very good - The view is so amazing and the whole trip is very hard and refreshing. A trip to remember rest of my life, but its was very windy
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Fionajane_h
Oct 2, 2023
Amazing experience - Excellent walk and guide Johnny kept the group together and kept the pace nice and steady
Would highly recommend
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I3221lbahmeda
Jul 12, 2023
EPIC day canyoning! - Amazing and unforgettable experience. We were complete beginners but with Pedro and Lucas explaining everything and being with us the whole way we felt really comfortable. Highly recommend!
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Pengquinn
Jun 12, 2023
Amazing views - Great guide, very good English, very informative, amazing views. Well worth the money. Very lucky with the weather. Couldn't go to Pico Ariero for safety reasons but it was fine. Instead we went to Porto da Cruz.
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Elena_t
Jun 12, 2023
Elena ,Vlad -
We have had fabulous day out ! Absolutely beautiful mountains and views ,which you must see !
Thanks to the Viatour!
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Graham_s
Feb 20, 2023
Top peak in Maderia - Very challenging for some older people but our guide Johnny got us all up and down safely. Great memorable day
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Jj_m
Jul 13, 2022
A must do! - An incredible hike. Some warning / advice on what gear to being for the day would have been welcome as it was very hot, very sunny. Some poeple on the tour struggled, but our guide was very professional and took control of the situation.
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Rshaw92
Jul 10, 2022
Must do for trip to madeira - The walk was incredible, views to die for literally from start to finish. I would say it requires an intermediate level of fitness, take lots of water and pack food. There is a cafe at the start and at the Peak of the walk but I'd say take your own food. We walked for around 3 hours from peak to peak, rested for an hour and then walked for around 40 mins down to where the mini bus collects you. I would absolutely recommend doing this excursion over walking the walk alone as you will have to walk all the back otherwise and trust me it's much harder walking back than walking there. Lisa our guide was amazing, gave lots of info about the island and the plants and animals.
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Anh_b
Jun 27, 2023
Not worth paying for - Mmm. They say free pick up from all hotels and houses but that is not true.
The guide smoked a lot throughout the hike which was off putting.
I’d suggest hiking on your own and arranging transit from either side to save time and money.
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Corinner1198
Oct 18, 2022
Don’t choose this company - I would rate this a zero if possible. I booked this tour with my niece and we were never picked up! We called the company after waiting for 30 minutes and they claimed to have sent a cancellation email but couldn’t find it on their end. I got the email the following day. We had to hire a taxi at triple the cost to be able to do the hike since it was going to be raining the following day. I don’t recommend choosing this tour operator.
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