Sunrise Self-Guided Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo: Experience Natural Scenery
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151 Ratings
Self-Employed Trekking - Discover astonishing landscapes as you trek from one peak to another, specifically from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. Traverse at your personal speed, relishing in absolute liberty while you take in the spectacular vistas.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Pico do Arieiro - We provide a different perspective on hiking: at your own rythym. With pick up and drop at your accommodation*, enjoy a Self Guided hike and visit the most famous walk in Madeira: Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, for the sunrise or a later morning schedules. This hike is located between the highest mountains in Madeira (up to 1862 m) and incorporates the most incredible landscapes and scenaries.
Program:
The guests are picked up at their accommodation to join a shared transfer (up to 8 guests per van), in direction to the 2nd highest mountain - Pico do Arieiro (beggining).
The hosts provide hike instructions and map explanation, with schedules. You will have 5 hours to go from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and then Achada do Teixeira (10 km). The pick up after the hike is at Achada do Teixeira (parking lot).
Hike:
- Duration: 5 hours
- Extension: 10 km
- Starting/Ending Point: Pico do Arieiro/Achada do Teixeira
- Max/Min Elevation: 1862/1548 m
Transfer:
- Capacity: 8 people
- From the city to Pico do Arieiro: average 1.5 hour
- From Achada do Teixeira to the city: average 1.5 hour
- *Pick up/Drop off limits: Funchal, central area of Camara de Lobos and Caniço areas
RVNAT 9947
What's Included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(151 Ratings)
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Benjilauonscran
Mar 20, 2024
One of the best activities you can do - What an amazing hike! We had the best weather and the pictures we took were out of this world really. The time allocation was perfect to finish the hike and get some food and coffee afterwards.
Thanks to Pedro for taking us, who was not only a really patient driver but also had so many interesting things to tell us about Madeira. Pedro’s stories about other places to visit in Madeira (and neighbouring islands) inspired us to come back again. Couldn’t ask for a better way to end our trip in Madeira!
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Steedge
Mar 19, 2024
Another 5* experience with Do It Madeira - We have just returned from Madeira and used 'Do it Madeira' for 2 Levada walks this time. After using them last September there was no alternative but to use them again! We wanted self guided walks, with a competitive price and Logan and Felipe offer this but also with an amazing personable service. Their communication about the pick up and details needed was WhatsAppd the evening before. The journey to the walk and back was filled with lots of tourist information from Felipe and Pedro. We even had an additional free of charge stop on the way back to see a waterfall and a glass viewing platform extending over the cliff edge into th sea. We have used them 3 times now and we feel like we are good friends and wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them
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691drewh
Mar 15, 2024
Great hike: made special by a wonderful tour guide - Wonderful excursion to complete the famous PR1 Hike. We were picked up and dropped off by Felipe, who was a 10/10 host. He was able to share tips on best spots for photos, interesting facts about Madeira and overall made us feel looked after. Once we completed the hike, Felipe was able to travel back via some traditional Madeiran houses and a glass look out point - all additional to what we had booked. Overall we couldn't have asked for more. Thank you for being the best tour guide in Madeira!
Ps. The hike was intermediate to challenging. You are given ample time to complete but worth knowing in advance that it is mostly steps, both uphill and downhill. I would recommend layers for this hike as it started off at 0 degrees (really!!!) but warmed up in the first mile. I would also recommend snacks and water (we packed nuts, fruit and bread), suncream, sunglasses, gloves, a buff or equivalent to block out the windchill, etc. Don't be afraid to take breaks, everyone we saw on the hike did! We walked at a very leisurely pace, stopped multiple times for rest breaks, food and photos and found we had about an hour to explore the other peak and use the toilets etc. I hope this review is helpful!
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Andrew
Mar 14, 2024
Highly recommend!! - Great hike, absolutely amazing views!! Highly recommend! Pedro was very nice and friendly. He gave us information throughout the drive and even stopped at a few different spots for photos.
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786neilm
Mar 7, 2024
Well organised and friendly - This experience was excellent from the minute we were picked up to the minute we were dropped off. It was well organised, informative and easy to follow. Our driver,Filipe was charming, very friendly and provided us with all the information we needed on the way to the mountain and even gave us a mini tour on the way back to our hotel. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed it, and would recommend it to anyone interested in taking a hike across the two peaks.
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Kelly_y
Mar 4, 2024
Must do in Madeira! - Absolutely amazing trek. Our driver and guide Filipe was amazing. He was energetic and had lots of tips and advice for both the trek and Maderia overall. He was so pleasant and got us all pumped for what was a very early pick up for sunrise. Highly recommend the hike and this company!
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Camper60891106495
Feb 25, 2024
Trip above the clouds - Had a good experience make sure you wrap up it very cold but it worth the trip just to see the view.Our driver was very helpful.
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Haliedynamite
Feb 25, 2024
Highlight of our trip to Madeira - The hike was amazing as was our experience with Do It Madeira.
Logan was super communicative before the hike with pick up details, a list of items to bring, weather forecast, etc. and even helped to reschedule our booking date as the trail we wanted to take, PR 1, was closed on our original date.
Our driver Pedro was awesome as well. We were collected right on time, the drive was smooth, and Pedro shared so many facts and stories about Madeira while in transit.
We would certainly book with Do It Madeira again. Thanks for the great experience :)
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Anna_s
Feb 20, 2024
Bravo you - Excellent service provider, would highly recommend this company and Pedros attitude which was very welcoming and informative.
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Lydia
Feb 28, 2024
Lack of support when problems occur - If there are any problems this is not the tour for you, as a result of an issue I missed the tour however I contact the provider about this who promised support however several hours last I’m now being ignored.
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