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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

By Pico Transfers
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Features

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Overview

  • 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

Activity location

    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport in air-conditioned minivan
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Briefing and local recommendations from driver
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Governmental hiking fee
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Water and food
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hiking and rain gear

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Drinks in the vehicle, Food in the vehicle, Luggage or large bags, Pets, Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: Children under 14 years, People afraid of heights, People with mobility impairments, People with recent surgeries, People with vertigo, Pregnant women

What you can expect

Benefit from a sunrise or later 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 before sunrise or in the later 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 metres of altitude. You will have 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 stairway 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.

Location

Activity location

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    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal