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Sunrise Self-Guided Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo: Experience Natural Scenery
4.8
170 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
(170 Ratings)
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Anya_b
May 16, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience and very well organized! A must if you are in Madeira. I’m glad I did self guided tour instead of doing it with group.
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Alice_a
May 14, 2024
Perfect transit for PR1 - Perfect for doing PR1, adriana was an excellent driver and guide! Just the right amount of time to finish the hike and have a nice lunch at the end after.
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Dizzy67
May 10, 2024
Totally brilliant, from the driver, to the paths to the landscape to the views. Tough, challenging but superb. - A truly brilliant day. I received great communication from start to finish, including changing my pick up point to a closer more accessible point. Pedro our driver was considerate, friendly and informative and the hike itself couldn’t be any better, well accept for a few less tourists at the top! There were many people enjoying the spectacular views.
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755joannaa
May 7, 2024
Such a wonderful experience - Can't recommend this trip enough! First of all it is a really convenient way of doing the Pico to Pico hike when you don't have a car. Our driver was great, really friendly and helpful and on time. Ahead of the walk they sent us maps and advice about what to bring etc, and messaged during the hike to make sure we were okay. The hike itself is absolutely breathtaking - and going at sunrise was magical and a good way to beat the crowds.
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Trudi
May 5, 2024
A must do hike if you visit Madeira. - Fantastic sunrise and hike. The weather was perfect. Chilly at the start so bring layers.. Trip went smooth from start to finish. Logan contacted us via WhatsApp to give us our pick up time the evening before the hike; the expected weather conditions and guidelines of what to wear and bring for the hike. Our driver Adriana was very friendly and a wealth of local knowledge about Madeira. The hike is challenging but beautiful throughout. A memorable day and lovely photos. The 5 hour duration is plenty of time to complete the walk, taking pictures, stopping to admire the beautiful views of mountains and sea. There are a few sections where you may be a little scared if you have a fear of heights but push through it’s well worth it!
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Erin_b
Apr 29, 2024
Great service - Logan was great over WhatsApp to help organise pick up and Pedro the driver was very friendly and even took us to a bonus viewpoint on the way home! I recommend
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Winnie_h
Apr 27, 2024
Perfect - Nuno was our driver and Logan was the organizer. The communication with Logan through Whatsapp was always extremely detailed and thorough without any need for questions. Nuno was the most pleasant and friendly driver. In addition, also gave us great recommendations for the remainder of our trip too. Always enjoyed the lookout point he took us to on the way back. 10/10 flawless experience. Thank you Logan and Nuno!!!
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Anni_v
Apr 10, 2024
Great experience! - Very memorable experience! The transfer service was excellent and the organizers provided all the necessary information about the trip. 5/5!
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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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