Enjoy a flexible transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro to enjoy the hike all the way to Pico Ruivo. Trek up to the highest and second-highest mountains on Madeira at your own pace and enjoy pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
Receive instructions from the host, and learn about the schedule and where you will pass by. The day before the hike, get the exact pickup time and a weather forecast to get ready for your transfer.
Get picked up at your accommodation in Funchal and dropped off at the entrance to Pico do Arieiro to begin your self-guided hike. Soak in the natural scenery around you as you walk for 5 hours from mountain to mountain on a hiking trail.
Walk up to 1862 meters in elevation at the Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on Madeira Island. When you’re done exploring, head to the parking lot area at Achada do Teixeira.
Points of Interest
- Dom Pedro Garajau
- Climate-controlled vehicle
Take a journey through breath-taking natural landscapes as you move from one peak to another in a trek from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. Traverse at your leisure with complete freedom to absorb the spectacular views on this Self-Guided trek.
Your host and driver will fetch you from your place of stay (Câmara de Lobos, Funchal and Caniço) and transport you to the kick-off point - Pico do Arieiro (1818 meters).
Here, you will be briefed about the trek with a schedule and map overview. You’ll have 5 hours to finish the trek.
Trek Details:
- Length: 10 km
- Time Required: 5.00 hours
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Highest and Lowest Point: 1862/1491 m
• Start/Finish: Pico do Arieiro/Achada do Teixeira
Shuttle:
• Seats 8
• From downtown to Pico do Arieiro: Roughly 1.5 h
• From Achada do Teixeira back to downtown: Approximately 1.5 h
• Collection/Dropoff Points: Funchal, central Camara de Lobos, and Caniço
Please note that the provided schedule may be subject to changes due to traffic delays, unfavorable weather, or tardiness by the guests.
RVNAT 9947
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.