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

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152 Ratings

Funchal

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: 1 day learn more

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 the challenging path you will find a few tunnel-walks and the famous “stairs to heaven”.

Pico Ruivo - Pico Ruivo, with 1862 meters of altitude is the highest mountain in Madeira Island, it is also the third highest mountain in all Portugal. To access the peak you must arrive walking. The absolute best way is from Pico do Arieiro (the 3rd highest mountain on the island with 1810 meters of altitude).

This hike from Pico Do Arieiro To Pico Ruivo To Achada Do Teixeira is 11 km long (4:30 hours in total). Level: Medium-Hard.

Santana - At the end of the hike, in the drive from Achada Do Teixeira to Funchal/Caniço, we will pass by without stopping in front of the triangle Santana houses.

What's Included

All fees and taxes included

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 marvel at the spectacular hike to Pico Ruivo, the island’s highest peak! Be prepared for jaw-dropping scenery!

Embark on this famous trail at your own pace and confront the challenging ‘stairs to heaven’. Experience walking ‘above the clouds’, or stick with other guests if you prefer. We will be at the trail’s end to take you back to your accommodation.

The hike journey spans from Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo to Achada Do Teixeira (11 km = 4:45 hours in total). Difficulty Grade: Medium-Hard.

PICO TRANSFERS… immerse in nature at your own pace!

Travel Agency & Tourism License: RNAVT N° 9866
Insurance: Allianz

Location

Parque 2000

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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(152 Ratings)

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Karina_s

Mar 19, 2024

Perfectly - Perfect on time, cool driver answered all quastions about the island. Had a wonderfull time, we will come again 😎😁🙌

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Nicholac776

Mar 17, 2024

Fantastic - All round brilliant driver and guide, on time, very interactive and talked to us alot about Madeira. Safe drive and the whole experience made great with txt messages the day before with information about the hiking weather etc

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Hannah_b

Mar 10, 2024

Bucket list experience - Elizabeth is very informative and sends you all relevant information the day before the transfer which is fabulous. Diogo the driver is very friendly and a very safe driver. Transfer on time both ways, amazing hike, amazing experience. Thank you 😀

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John_r

Feb 3, 2024

Easy walk to the top of Madeiras highest mountain - Our guide and driver, Ulisses was very good. The walk had great views and was easier than expected. Recommended

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Connector262839

Jan 28, 2024

Great service - Unfortunately the trail was closed due to a landslide but the company got in touch and gave me multiple options, including a refund. I chose the option to hike from Teixeira to Pico Ruivo. The driver picked me up from my accommodation and drove the group up into the mountains. We were given more than enough time to walk the trail. Excellent pre departure information and professional service.

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Mateuszf2024

Jan 28, 2024

Great experience - The transfer was nice and swift. The guide was also really helpful and knowledgeable about everything. The response from organizer was nice and quick as well

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Kehuai_w

Dec 27, 2023

Will recommend to all my friends. - Well organized trip. Friendly driver. The hike itself is unbelievable, a bit tough but not unrealistic for anyone below 50 years old and healthy.

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Grandtour45880573268

Dec 3, 2023

Excellent Shuttle Service with Professional Team - The pick up was at my hotel in Funchal which I could choose from the drop down list while booking. 24h before the trip you get the information regarding pick up time and weather up there via WhatsApp. Our driver was perfectly on time at pick up at the hotel and also later at the end of the trip. The driving was always safe. At Pico Arieiro he explained the route to us again and also the latest time one should leave Pico Ruivo. All together this shuttle service was excellent. Remember to bring warm clothes during autumn and winter (layers!), something against rain and a flash light as there are a few tunnels you have to pass. I managed the whole tour in approx. 4h with me being moderately fit. At the parking space where the final pick up is there is a restaurant so you can have a drink and a meal while waiting.

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W4829wcmm

Nov 29, 2023

A really enjoyable experience - This is quite an experience, walking about a mile up amongst the mountains and, sometimes, above the clouds. It's pretty hard work in places, but I enjoyed that. The transfer company was efficient, but they don't actually do anything except deliver and collect you, besides sending you a map of the route.

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M6268lnnickp

Nov 15, 2023

Bad - Very unsatisfying experience. We used the address given on the listing, arrived early and called to confirm we were in the right location. The company did not answer, and called back saying we were in the wrong location and left. We offered to pay them additionally if we drove to the base, to bring us back. They told us we could not do that. 1/5 for poor customer service. It’s a beautiful hike, I just would not recommend booking with this company.

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