About this experience
Explore the highest mountains on Madeira on a self-guided sunrise hike. Enjoy a convenient transfer from your Funchal hotel to the start of the trail and get picked up and driven back at the end.
Highlights
- Surround yourself with natural beauty as you hike from mountain to mountain
- Hike up to Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo, the tallest mountains on the island
- Hassle free with hiking permits reserved for you (upon request)
- Admire the local scenery and the small communities you pass from the car
- Enjoy a morning trek along the most popular natural trail on Madeira Island
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Funchal and Caniço)
- Driver
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
*Last minute hiking pemrits available. We reserve permits for guests, if requested.
**Fully open from Arieiro to Pico Ruivo on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - select trail PR1. Vereda do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo (one-way) -
*Partially open (Until Pedra Rija) from Monday to Thursday + PR3 Vereda do Burro trail - select trail PR1. Vereda do Arieiro until Pedra Rija - new update: fully open starting the 26 June.
Hike at your own rhythm on a self-guided trek in Madeira with pick-up and dropoff at your accommodation. Explore Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, for the sunrise and view unique landscapes between Madeira's highest mountains (up to 1862 m).
Get picked up at your accommodation with a shared transfer (up to 8 guests per van) and head to the 2nd highest mountain, Pico do Arieiro.
Get instructions and map explanations from your host along with a schedule. Hike for 5 hours from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and then Achada do Teixeira (10 km).
Be picked up after the hike at Achada do Teixeira in the parking lot.
Hike information:
• Duration: 5 hours
• Extension: 10 km
• Starting point: Pico do Arieiro (1818 m)
• Ending point: Achada do Teixeira (1600 m)
• Max elevation: 1862 m (Pico Ruivo)
• Min elevation: 1548 m
Transfer information:
• Capacity: 8 people
• From the city to Pico do Arieiro: average 1.5 hour
• From Achada do Teixeira to the city: average 1.5 hour
• Pick-up/Dropoff limits: Funchal and Caniço areas exclusively
Things to note
- Water
- Snacks
- Sun hat
- Rain gear
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunscreen