Wet and windy but worth it - It was a great hike but conditions were less than perfect!! High winds, rain and fog! It was freezing and we were not prepared for the cold and wet! We didn’t do PR1 as it was too windy and we couldn’t see a thing but we took the extra time coming down PR3, which was pretty cool, great views when the cloud and fog cleared. But no one warned us about the 5 streams you need to walk through!! The cafe at the end was amazing - great food and comfy to rest! Amazing adventure! Also shoutout to Christiano, our driver, great guy! He said he’d done PR1 in worse weather haha!!

Stairway to Heaven - Great pick up at hotel and trailhead. We were well informed on what to expect, shown maps, and felt very prepared.

Perfect pick up and drop... - Perfect pick up and drop off. Loved the driver Pedro. Loved the views and loved the hike. Highly recommend.

dreamlike sunrise at Pico do Arieiro with hikes in unforgettable beautiful scenery - We were picked up at our hotel in Funchal absolutely on time at 5:30 a.m., the driver explained the hikes and starting points well in English on the spot and told us timelines so that we could arrive in time at the end. Then he took us to the sunrise square. The pickup was also perfect and we were relaxed and safely taken back to the hotel. We can fully recommend the transfer and would do it again this hike, as the start and finish are completely different.

Top - Driver Philippe picked me up on time, super nice and sociable man! Fun facts along the way about Madeira and places where you could eat. Before the start he explains the route, the place where you will be picked up and also what time you have to be there. In addition, he gives good tips where you can see the sunrise well. The sunrise was beautiful. I had great weather so it came up nicely above the clouds. It is busy after that on the piece of PR1 that is now open. Then I walked the PR3, very nice green mountainous area. Definitely recommended. Also not mega busy if you take the sunrise time.

Everything perfect - Thanks Filipe! - Fantastic!!!!! Thank you so much to Filipe who provided us with great recommendations for what to do on the island (which we took and had a great time doing!). Pick up was punctual, everything went perfectly. Highly recommend.

Great way to do walking... - Great way to do walking trips on Madeira. Most are not circular so to be dtopped off and picked by people who have great knowledge of the island and up to the minute information about the state of the trails, etc, is ideal. My driver, Felipe, a Madeiran himself, knows the place intimately,clearly, and could answer any questions you might have. I'll definitely use this comoany again next time I come.

Beautiful Beyond Words! - Everyone going to Madeira needs to experience this hike at sunrise and take the guided car ride! The traffic for parking at that hour is a nightmare, especially in the dark. Our driver was a park ranger and also went over the trails, dos, and don’ts of the park. He dropped us right where we needed to go for the sunrise. Dress in lots of layers, because at 6:00AM, it was 32F on the mountain… and you are waiting about 45 minutes for the sun. We lucked out our day too because there was no wind or rain and the clouds parted for us to experience this magnificent nature show. After, we hiked PR1, which had the Stairway to Heaven. This hike is an absolute must, but strenuous. We also hiked PR3; this one could be skipped as it looked like every other hike my husband and I have done in places like Iceland, Colorado, and Alaska. Plus it is a 3 hour hike and about 5 miles of constant down hill. The autumn and winter is also very wet and slippery (I fell once)! If you are doing the driver up to the park though, you get picked up at the end of PR3. But a fantastic cafe awaits you at the end! Be prepared… I work out a lot and am in shape and my halves still hurt me after 3 days… but worth it!

Amazing experience, excellent/knowledgeable driver (Pedro) who gave lots of very useful advice & lovely guy - Amazing experience - make sure you have the correct clothing & footwear, it’s bitterly cold up there!

Great view. Good... - Great view. Good explanation from the driver. Long downhill treck, do not be afraid of heights or emptiness!!