Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike: Experience a Stunning Landscape and Self-guided Adventure

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Funchal

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Embark on a self-guided adventure and experience the stunning landscape of the Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike. Enjoy shared budget transfers and explore at your own pace!

Duration: 7 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Funchal - Pick-up of all travelers (máx. 8) in Funchal and Caniço.
Pico do Arieiro - We will arrive at Pico Do Arieiro in the beautiful brightness of the morning.
It is popular for being the path in Madeira with the most breathtaking views because of the weather diversity along the hike. You will feel that you walk “above the clouds” and on…

What's Included

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What's Not Included

Government fees

Additional Information

Enjoy a breathtaking hike at your own pace with our shared budget transfers! Ideal for those travelers who value independence! We offer pick-up and drop-off services in Funchal and Caniço.
Once we’ve gathered all guests (maximum of 8) from their residential locations in Funchal or Caniço (exclusively), our journey to Pico Do Arieiro begins. There you can…

Location

Parking Santa Luzia

Rua 5 de Outubro

For customers coming by car to Funchal from other parts of the island outside our pick-up areas (Funchal and Caniço) we recommend to park at Parque 2000 as it is the cheapest and most comfortable parking of Funchal center. We will pick you and drop you there.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Elizabeth

Feb 19, 2026

Peaks & valleys - Really well organised, good communication from the local provider. Timings for each part of walk worked perfectly. Wonderful views from PR1 but very busy, nice to descend quietly on PR3.

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Waitingryan

Feb 12, 2026

Self guided PR1 and PR3 hikes with pick up service - Friendly and punctual driver with clear instructions for both hikes. Plenty of time to enjoy PR1 and PR3 in own pace which are both remarkable but challenging. Comfortable car with reliable and considerate driving skills as roads were hilly and had lots of sharp turns.

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Louise

Dec 18, 2025

Recommended - Very convenient for a solo traveler who does not dare to rent a car. Carefree being dropped off at the beginning of the hike and picked up again at the end. The guide also gives tips for on the go. Nice to meet other hikers.

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Sebastiangq910xs

Nov 19, 2025

Super organized, smooth process 😊 - Driver was on time at the meeting point and welcomed us very friendly. Pick up worked great, everything very well organized.

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Charlieanneg2024

Nov 11, 2025

Do it yourself with transfers…..its Easy! - Just do “transfers” and don't do guided tours…. Routes are well marked and easy to follow…. Communications and pick up points from Elizabeth were clear, you get them the day before with your pick up time too. Our driver Ciro was friendly, the drive up was smooth and calm and was safe. At the top, Ciro told us about the routes and gave advise on certain points of the PR3 because of the split in the path and making sure you follow the right one , these were well marked too so was easy! Nice little pub/cafe near the bottom, worth stopping for a bit if cake then 5 mins from here to the pick up point! Cafe, toilets and little shop at the top - Pico do Arieiro. 1 euro for toilets at the top before you set off. 3 euros per person to pay the rangers (bit like “national trust” so that routes are maintained). You can pay in cash or card. Thanks to Elisabeth and Ciro!!

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Nicola_p

Nov 9, 2025

Hassle free. - Fabulous careful driver. Transfer excellent. Good instructions on where to meet afterwards. Punctual.

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Lauren_t

Oct 19, 2025

Amazing time! - Great experience! Our driver, Radko, was super friendly, knowledgable and timely! We had an amazing time.

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Slovakdc

Oct 12, 2025

Five Stars for Radko!!! - We travel a lot, especially in the USA and Europe. Our driver for this excursion was Radko. He was truly the best driver we’ve ever had anywhere in the world. He knows everything about Madeira and he showed us and the other four guests where to hike and what times we needed to meet. Everything was so perfect. He picked us up and dropped us off on time directly at our hotel. Thank you, Radko!!!

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617piotrh

Oct 9, 2025

great experience - Was great but also very tiring the hike at Pico it self. One of the hardest hikes you can have on the island. If it comes to the transfer company great communication and everything ok :)

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Scenic94167

Oct 11, 2025

Main part of this tour does not excist. - Be aware, This trip does not excist except for the first part. The road has been closed for more than one year. You will get an offer for another aption which we accepted, but it was something totalt different from what we ordered. We wanted spectacular wiev but got a nice walk in different environment than we excpected. In all, the company should not offer something they can not deliver.

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From $36

up to 8 guests

1 - Adult