Pico Areeiro to Ruivo: Madeira's Skyward Trek

Experience hassle-free transport from Funchal to Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo. Enjoy the trail with ease and local expertise.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Join us on a journey to Pico do Areeiro, where you can embark on a self-guided walk, passing through Ninho da Manta and the Stairway to Heaven. Following this, transportation will be provided to Achada do Teixeira, where you can hike to Pico Ruivo, the highest peak in Madeira. After your hike, you will be picked up at Achada do Teixeira and returned to…

What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Tip
  • Entrance fee on the route
Additional Information

Now, the entire track can be completed, and the experience is truly remarkable. The hike between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo offers breathtaking views, including the renowned “Stairway to Heaven,” which resembles a genuine ladder to the sky. Along the route, hikers can enjoy stunning viewpoints with awe-inspiring vistas and, if fortunate, can…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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360remil
Dec 31, 2025
Excellent driver to take you to and from the nice places. - Easy going, on-time communication, good driver. Great Indy-pop playlist during the trip. Friendly host that knows his facts about the trails.
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Luigimg7052be
Dec 30, 2025
nice experience, unfortunately very often there is fog at altitude - vitor is a cautious auteur They made him do an extra service during the 2 hours scheduled x get on and off Pico Ruivo and then I waited for his return x half, hour In the meantime, fortunately, I had other clothes and could take off my wet clothes at the shelter where in the meantime I drank a hot coffee
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Jorgers248rj
Dec 29, 2025
Great experience and support - Excellent experience and great views. The Levadas in and out and in particular with Vítor expertize, calmness and advices were essential for the overall experience. It made possible a very easy going passage between all places we visited and enjoy it fully
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Jo_obernardod2023
Nov 22, 2025
Best trip in Madeira - Amazing experience, the only company that was able to provide a trip to both peaks on the same day. Excellent service! Totally recommend.
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951piiaw
Nov 17, 2025
Best way to see the top peaks - Driver was very professional and gave us good instructions for the hikes. Communication was easy and effortless. Grate recommendations!
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Myajane
Nov 4, 2025
Great way to experience Madeira - Loved these hikes - so great to have the transfer to be able to do both (as middle section closed). Vitor was our driver and he was great! Such a nice guy and really good driver - felt safe! Highly recommend! Also did PR9 with this company (and Vitor) - again great hike!
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Sandratq754xo
Aug 31, 2025
Transfer to PR1.2 - Really good and reliable transports. Our driver was really helpful and everything went smooth. The driver was easy to communicate with.
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52allisonb
Aug 14, 2025
Great time. Great people. - Great experience. Everything went fantastic and was really happy to find this company. Such a friendly driver (and group). Good option especially for solo hikers.
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336veerlel
Jul 29, 2025
Transfer to the two Picos - We are very satisfied with our trip and with our driver. He was very punctual and very friendly. It was a nice trip, we enjoyed it.
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Jet24219238081
Jul 5, 2025
Super experience - Cristiano was the best ever! On time, super punctual, so friendly, and gave us a lot of context about the hike and Madeira. So recommended :)
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From $59
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).