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Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

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Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

Activity provider:Nature Meetings
4.7  / 5
1209 reviews
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Take a walk up to the highest point in Madeira, the Pico Ruivo peak. Enjoy spectacular views and a beautiful walk past volcanic rock with its lava veins and jagged peaks.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German, French, Portuguese
Pickup optional
Pickup time will be confirmed after your booking.
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Take a hike up to the highest point on the Madeira Islands
  • Walk past ancient volcanic peaks
  • Challenge yourself to reach the 6,107ft (1862m) peak
  • Enjoy coffee on your way there and drinks on your way back!
Full description
The sun rises over your hotel as you set out on your walking tour adventure. Leaving from the comforts of your room in Funchal on the Madeira Islands, we'll drive you up to the third highest peak in Madeira - the magnificent Pico Arieiro. You'll sip coffee or a drink on your way up to the base of the peak, looking out at all the stunning beauty this place has to offer. As we head from sea level up to the base at 5,964ft (1818m), you'll pass beautiful flora and fauna. Finally, we'll begin our mighty walk up the mighty Pico Arieiro up to the highest point on the island, the Pico Ruivo peak at 6107 ft (1862m). Finally, we'll walk down to Teixeira where you'll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel. And of course, no day of hiking is complete without a drink at a traditional bar, so we'll make sure to stop at one with a spectacular view to enjoy the closing of your day!
Includes
  • Hotel pick up and transport
  • Certified mountain guide
  • Picnic
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Food and drinks
  • Sunscreen

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  • The guide´s decision is final - safety is the priority
  • The walk between the two peaks is a challenging walk
  • Although the walks are offered in several languages, a guide with your language cannot always be guaranteed
  • An English-speaking guide is always guaranteed
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4.7 /5

based on 1209 reviews

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  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
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I loved this experience, the views are breathtaking and it’s certainly worth it! Parts of the path are narrow, steep, and a bit slippy so make sure you have good gripped hiking boots/shoes. Definitely recommend the point to point hike over the there and back hike, as there’s quite a few steep steps near the end which made even the fittest of the group need a sit down and I would dread having to come back down them on the return trip. Most of our group were in our 30s, but there was an older couple who managed the hike so if you’re a little older and worried about taking part, if you’re already a walker then you should be okay (even if you don’t feel like it during the hike). Have already recommended this to friends.

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September 27, 2023

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Micky – United KingdomVerified booking

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Weather prevented us to walk the peaks, however our guide provided an excellent alternative option to walk a coastal path and see levadas. Our guide bought a level of entertainment we weren’t expecting and had a big personality. Despite some language barriers and quirks, he taught us a lot about Madeira and it’s culture. We enjoyed how passionate he was about the place that he calls home!

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September 17, 2023

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Lucy – United KingdomVerified booking

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Efficient collection from hotels. they expect hiking boots or trainers so where not pleased with my hiking sandels even though it is mostly path/steps. Would have been nice to know that the shop at first peak better than second is just pub with few bit should you want a souvenir. Johnny the guide knowledgeable on flowers. A great way to see the top of Maderia.

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August 24, 2023

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