Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

Duration7h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Shared budget transfers to enjoy this amazing hike in your own rhythm! Designed for travelers that are looking for freedom! Pick-up and drop-off are included in Funchal and Caniço.

After we pick all guests (up to 8) in their accommodation in Funchal or Caniço (only), we will go to Pico Do Arieiro and you can enjoy the amazing hike to Pico Ruivo, the highest point of the island! Prepare yourself for stunning landscapes!

You will walk on your own rhythm through this famous trail and find the challenging "stairs to heaven" and walk "above the clouds" or with the other guests if you choose to. We will pick you all at the ending point to take you back to your accommodation.

The path to do this hike is from Pico Do Arieiro To Pico Ruivo To Achada Do Teixeira (11 km = 4:30 hours in total). Level: Medium.

PICO TRANSFERS... enjoy nature in your own rhythm!

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What's included

Taxes

HIKE ENTRANCE TICKET REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED): CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH US IF YOU DON'T FIND AVAILABILITY.

What to expect

Funchal
30m

Pick-up of all travelers (máx. 8) in Funchal and Caniço.
Pico do Arieiro
3h

We will arrive at Pico Do Arieiro in the beautiful brightness of the morning.

It is popular for being the path in Madeira with the most breathtaking views because of the weather diversity along the hike. You will feel that you walk “above the clouds” and on the challenging path you will find a few tunnel-walks and the famous “stairs to heaven”.
Pico Ruivo
2h

Pico Ruivo, with 1862 meters of altitude is the highest mountain in Madeira Island, it is also the third highest mountain in all Portugal. To access the peak you must arrive walking. The absolute best way is from Pico do Arieiro (the 3rd highest mountain on the island with 1810 meters of altitude).

This hike from Pico Do Arieiro To Pico Ruivo To Achada Do Teixeira is 11 km long (4:30 hours in total). Level: Medium-Hard.
Santana
Pass by

At the end of the hike, in the drive from Achada Do Teixeira to Funchal/Caniço, we will pass by without stopping in front of the triangle Santana houses.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For customers coming by car to Funchal from other parts of the island outside our pick-up areas (Funchal and Caniço) we recommend to park at Edifício 2000 as it is the cheapest and most comfortable parking of Funchal center. We will pick you and drop you there.

End point

For customers coming by car to Funchal from other parts of the island outside our pick-up areas (Funchal and Caniço) we recommend to park at Edifício 2000 as it is the cheapest and most comfortable parking of Funchal center. We will pick you and drop you there.

Pickup details

We pick-up customers in all type of accommodations in Funchal* and Caniço. We will notify your exact time of pick-up the day before your transfer in the evening, via WhatsApp or email. Please provide your phone number with country code, email, name of your accommodation, address, and a reference point.

*Monte area is limited. Please ask.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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