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

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
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
  • Taxes
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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Amy_g
May 18, 2026
Stress-free option to get to/from the hike! - Great service offered. Ciro arrived on time in comfortable and clean vehicle. Clear instructions given for the walk and pick up point. Thank you!
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Jennifer_h
May 16, 2026
Excellent transfer - Transfer went excellent. Great communication, provided clear instructions, were timely and friendly. Was a great way to do PR1! If only they could control the weather.. lol Was a great time even with the wet weather :-)
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Kyral274
Apr 8, 2026
Great experience - Very organised and timings work perfectly. You will get all the info before the day of your transfer and they cover everything you might need (timings, maps, weather info etc.). Ciro was a great driver/guide. He was punctual and explained the hiking routes very well. Since PR1 was partially closed, they offered to do PR3 which gives you a totally different experience, but is also a nice route.
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Pascal
Apr 2, 2026
Great organization - Nice excursion very well organized. Respecting schedules. It was perfect!
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Steve_m
Mar 17, 2026
Pick up was on time.... - Pick up was on time. roads were difficult but Radko, our diveer was very good at navigating and driving. On thr trail we go a little off track but Elisabeth was very helpful with getting us back on track. I would definatly use their services again.
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Mitalies
Mar 15, 2026
Fantastic - Radko was my driver/tour guide and he was very nice as well as warm. He was prompt in picking me up plus organized as well which I appreciated. He debriefed the group with where to hike and what to look out for which was helpful as well as led to seamless experience. Since the whole PR1 was closed so I did the modify one which they offered and their transport was cheapest out of all groups I used while in Madeira.
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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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From $37
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).