Overview
If you are fit, step into our PICO DO ARIEIRO to PICO RUIVO hike tour, a renowned hiking trail considered one of Madeira’s most incredible hikes. The Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Trail opens up landscapes, where you’ll witness all kinds of weather and discover untouched natural beauty, ancient volcanic landscapes, colourful mountains, and impressive views in every direction. It’s an awe-inspiring scenery for people who want to push themselves to the limit! BOOK NOW!
Included & Excluded
- Certified Staff
- Applicable taxes
- Entrance fees (where applicable)
- Insurance (as required by Portuguese law)
- First aid kit (essential items as recommended by ATR)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal and Caniço
- Drinks and meals (Please bring your picnic and water).
- Our pick-up and drop-off services outside Funchal and Caniço are not included by default. However, if you require this service, mention it in the booking notes. Depending on availability, we will send you a proposal. Alternatively, you can meet us at the designated meeting point at the Funchal Cable Car stop. We will email you the exact time and location, ensuring a smooth and convenient start to your tour.
Additional Notes
The Peaks Hike offers options for every budget, whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, or in a group. It guarantees a high-quality experience that showcases the best of Madeira. What sets us apart is our ability to upgrade any tour to a private experience, giving you a more personalised journey with flexible start and stop times. We’ll help you choose the best schedule by considering daylight hours, ensuring a worry-free experience that’s tailored to your preferences.
For something truly extraordinary, we can work with you to design a fully customised journey from scratch, with your preferences at the heart of the planning process. Click here to learn more about our Personalised Madeira Itinerary service. If you proceed with booking the walk, the design fee will be deducted from the total tour cost, making it a seamless and personalised experience from start to finish.
Other Information
Hotel Pick-upFunchal: 08h15 | Caniço: 09h15
A staff member will pick you up at the indicated place and confirm your voucher identification. You can present either a paper or an electronic ticket for this activity. The tour will begin as soon as we finish collecting tour members.
WhenTuesday, Friday
Year-round, except on December 25 and January 1
Duration8 hours
The tour starts at 9:00 and finishes around 16:00.
Approximately a 3.5-hour walk with many stops along the way.
Trip SpecificationsDistance & Altitude
Distance: 7.4 km (45 miles)
Max. Altitude: 1861 m (6105 ft)
Min. Altitude: 1491 m (4891 ft)
Departure Point and TimeConfirmed by email
RequirementsPunctuality & be fit to walk
What do you need to bring?Don't forget
Non-slip walking boots and the more waterproof, the better; camera, and a coat or a jumper if it gets cooler.
We also suggest taking your sunscreen and a hat.
We provide torches (free), but if you prefer, you can bring your torch or head torch.
Take a bag to carry your litter away with you.
We remind you to bring your picnic and enough water, as nothing is available on the route.
A raincoat or poncho if rain is in the forecast.
Walking poles might be a help.
Children:
Parents must bring a hiking child carrier backpack to carry their children under 4.
Good to KnowActivity level
This walk is unsuitable for people with vertigo problems; Parts of the path are narrow with a steep drop on one side, but most have a barrier running alongside. There are steep steps and narrow sections to overcome. There are toilets at Pico do Arieiro and at Pico Ruivo mountain hostel.
Children:
Not recommended for children under 9.
SecurityDon't take risks
Better to go with a guide and relax, instead of getting lost in the mountains of Madeira. Knowing that the mountain guide activates the emergency system is reassuring if you fall or feel unwell. He/she sends a warning and the group’s location to the local authorities, enabling a quick rescue. All well worth the money for the hike.
Our ExpertiseWhy us?
We pick you up from where you are staying and drop you off when finished. It is an easy and comfortable way to get to the walk. There are comfort breaks before and after the walk. It’s easy to book. Our staff are qualified. We take you to various sites we know you will want to explore. Our fundamental principles are the comfort, safety, and flexibility of our guests and personnel.