Take an easy morning transfer from Funchal or Caniço to Pico do Arieiro. Admire breathtaking views as you hike to Pico Ruivo at your own pace before meeting your driver for a return transfer.
About this ticket
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 8 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Driver
- English
- Pickup included
- You will be notified of your exact pickup time 1 day before your transfer in the evening, via WhatsApp or email.
- Small group
- Limited to 8 participants
Experience
Itinerary
2 pickup location options:
Funchal, Caniço
Van
(50 minutes)
Pico do Arieiro
Hiking, Self-guided tour (3 hours)
Pico Ruivo
Hiking, Self-guided tour (1 hour)
Achada do Teixeira
Hiking, Self-guided tour (1 hour)
Van
(75 minutes)
2 drop-off locations:
Funchal, Caniço
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Feast your eyes on breathtaking views of Madeira along the Pico Do Arieiro trail
- Benefit from a hassle-free transfer service with a knowledgeable local driver
- Set your own pace, with plenty of time for slower hikers to explore as well
- Climb the stairway to heaven and see green cliffs rising through the clouds
- Hike to Pico Ruivo, the tallest peak on Madeira Island, only accessible by foot
Full description
Benefit from a morning transfer service from Funchal or Caniço to embark on your self-guided hike of Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo.
After pickup from your accommodation, drive to Pico Do Arieiro in the late morning where the hike starts. Your driver will provide a briefing with all the information needed about the route and the timings. You can walk on your own or join other people in the group.
Walk from Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, the highest mountain on Madeira Island with 1862 meters of altitude. You will have between 4 and a half hours to 5 hours to complete the hike, which is plenty of time even for slow hikers.
Admire breathtaking views along the trail and feel as if you are walking above the clouds. On the challenging path, you will find a few tunnel walks and the famous stairs to heaven.
Finally, arrive at Achada Do Teixeira, the ending point of the hike. Your driver will be waiting there to bring you back to your accommodation.
Includes
- Accommodation pickup and drop-off (Funchal and Caniço only)
- Driver
- Tour guide on the trail
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Children under 14 years
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- People afraid of heights
- People with vertigo
- People with recent surgeries
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Participants
Date
Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Food
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Rain gear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Flashlight
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
- Smoking in the vehicle
- Drinks in the vehicle
- Food in the vehicle
- Alcohol and drugs
Know before you go
- This tour is subject to cancellation in the event of unsafe weather conditions, in which case you will receive a full refund
- This is a medium-hard trail with a total distance of 11 km
- The maximum elevation is 1862 m and minimum elevation is 1542 m