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Self-Guided Hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo
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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
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Pico do Arieiro - Experience a convenient roundtrip transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and back from the Ecological Park of Funchal to your accommodation. Enjoy the ease of being picked up from your Funchal accommodation and dropped off at the entrance of Pico do Arieiro to start your self-guided hike.
The day before your hike, receive the…
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Pico do Arieiro - Experience a convenient roundtrip transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and back from the Ecological Park of Funchal to your accommodation. Enjoy the ease of being picked up from your Funchal accommodation and dropped off at the entrance of Pico do Arieiro to start your self-guided hike.
The day before your hike, receive the exact pickup time and a weather forecast to prepare for your journey.
Transfer details:
• Capacity: 8 people
• Travel time from the city to Pico do Arieiro: approximately 1.5 hours (including pickups)
• Travel time from Funchal Ecological Park: approximately 1.5 hours (including drop-offs)
• Pick-up/Drop-off areas: Limited to Funchal and Caniço
• Languages: English and Portuguese only
What's Included
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(238 Ratings)
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832zhangn
Feb 16, 2025
Great experience and mice sunrise view - It was a great experience. I was traveling solo so it's always convenient to get the logistic organized. The driver and organizer were super friendly and helpful. The sunrise was pretty nice, tho I'd appreciate it if given more time as the time is a bit tight considering the road was a bit slippery and it's a bit long hike.
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Andrew_p
Jan 28, 2025
Fantastic hike and sunrise experience - Well organised and seamless travel to Pico Areeiro (with our driver providing the necessary information and hike advice) for an unforgettable sunrise above the clouds. Then the walks PR1 currently restricted due to fire damage but still amazing views on the 1.2km currently open. PR3 was a pleasant walk with some picturesque views and natural beauty. Largely downhill making it an easyish hike. Thanks to Logan for organising and our driver Diogo. Great half day!!
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Cayley_b
Jan 27, 2025
Great for people looking for small group/go at your own pace. - We had an amazing time exploring the mountains of Madeira, and this tour was the perfect way to see everything we wanted. Currently the PR1 is only open for 1.2km, but we were still able to see an amazing sunrise and then walk to the stairway to heaven and back. Our guide had an alternate route after we were done the PR1, which was the PR3. It was a beautiful hike, a lot less people, and mostly downhill. All together it was about 10-11km of hiking in the day, and we were able to walk at our own pace. Our guide was a wonderful man, very polite and he had a lot of good recommendations of things to do on the island. We would 100% use this tour company again. Thank you for a very memorable day!
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Louise
Jan 24, 2025
Rainy sunrise - The service was efficient and friendly. We were picked up on time and given clear instructions and directions. We had a good day despite the weather.
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Sebc862
Dec 1, 2024
Great for meeting people - Pedro was an amazing guide and person. Even though most PR1 was closed, we still saw the stairway to heaven. The alternate route through PR3 was great.
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325olegg
Nov 29, 2024
Great hike. - Highly recommended, it is definitely worth it. Hike was perfectly organized except for weather forecast for the day. Unfortunately, PR1 is currently only partially walkable, but the proposed alternative via PR3 was also very interesting. Thanks to organizers for the perfect communication and to the driver who was really very nice and helpful.
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Michael
Nov 20, 2024
Lucky for you. - Grim forecast and then unexpectedly perfect weather for the project.
Everything organized very efficiently. Thank you
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Jody_h
Nov 17, 2024
An easy, convenient, and dependable way to get to something beautiful! - Pickup for this hike was right on time. Vehicle was very comfortable. Driver did an excellent job of providing information, making sure we had a clear idea of timing, and was there waiting for us at the end. A great service and the company made it so easy to go on the hike that I came here to do. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Connie_m
Nov 17, 2024
Hike of a lifetime!! - Absolutely the highlight of our stay in Madiera and the day of a lifetime! We had fabulous weather and the trails were in good shape. Do be ready with water and good hiking shoes and for changes in temperature.
With PR1 partially closed we were given advanced notice and details of the modified hike. The coordination was done the day prior by whats app the day prior so having a cell phone handy to complete those chats was vital. Our driver arrived promptly, we made it up to Pico de Arieiro with plenty of time for the sunrise and enjoyed the trails PR1 & PR3 at a comfortable pace until our meeting time and a drive back to funchal.
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Kelsey_d
Nov 15, 2024
Beautiful views - The hike started out very cold and rainy but the views were definitely worth it. Our driver also gave us great recommendations for the island.
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