Transfer to Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hike (Morning slot)

4.9
(23 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered

Enjoy a roundtrip transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and from Ecological Park of Funchal back to the accommodation. Get picked up at your accommodation in Funchal and dropped off at the entrance to Pico do Arieiro to begin your self-guided hike.
The day before the hike, get the exact pickup time and a weather forecast to get ready for your transfer.

Transfer information:
• Capacity: 8 people
• From the city to Pico do Arieiro: average 1.5 hour (including pick ups)
• From Funchal Ecological Park: average 1.5 hour (including drop offs)
• Pick-up/Dropoff limits: Funchal and Caniço areas exclusively
Language: English and Portuguese exclusively

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Guide

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up is only between Funchal and Caniço. The day before the hike it will be asked to confirm your pick up location (via WhatApp or email) Pick up and Drop of locations are the same - its not possible to insert a different location for drop off

Drop-off point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

What to expect

Disclaimer: Due to the Partial Closure of the PR1 Trail from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. This service has adapted to the trails open.
Hike at your own rhythm on a self-guided trek and explore Pico do Arieiro Mountains area. Adventure yourself on the trail Stairway to Heaven - 2.5km and admire the unique views on the edges of the mountains (up to 1830 m). After this famous Stairway to Heaven Trail (PR1), connect with Vereda do Burro Trail (PR3) for 7km, downhill mostly. This part of the walk will be more green and flat surfaced. Finish this amazing walk at the End of Ecological Park, where you can visit a small donkeys farm in a valley and heat up with a hot chocolate at the Restaurante Barracão.

Hike information:
Trails: Stairway to Heaven Trail (PR1) - 2.5km (2 hours)
Vereda do Burro Trail (PR3) - 7.3km (3 hours)
• Duration: 5 hours
• Extension: 10 km
• Starting point: Pico do Arieiro (1818 m)
• Ending point: Funchal Ecological Park (800 m)

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Do It Madeira

Tags

Extreme Sports
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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Rating

4.9 Based on 23 23 reviews
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