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Start your day with sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, then discover Madeira's dramatic mountain scenery on an independent hike along the full PR1 trail to Pico Ruivo. Follow ridges above deep valleys, pass the Ninho da Manta viewpoint and the famous Stairway to Heaven, and continue through rock-cut tunnels beneath towering peaks. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the central mountains, with clouds sometimes drifting below the trail, before reaching Madeira's highest summit.
Your official Full PR1 entry ticket and shared one-way sunrise transport from a selected meeting point to Pico do Arieiro are included. After drop-off, you hike independently; no hiking guide or return transport is included. Arrange your onward journey separately. Sunrise visibility and trail access depend on conditions.
Booking is on request and confirmed only after we check PR1 ticket availability and accept your request. Once confirmed, bookings are final and non-refundable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The transfer ends at Pico do Arieiro, at the PR1 trailhead, where guests continue independently.
Itinerary
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1Pico do Arieiro
Your day begins with a shared sunrise transfer from your selected meeting point to Pico do Arieiro. Our service ends on arrival, where the PR1 trail begins. Your official Full PR1 entry ticket is included; the hike is independent, without a guide or accompaniment. From Pico do Arieiro, discover Ninho da Manta viewpoint, the famous Stairway to Heaven and Pedra Rija viewpoint. Continue through rock-cut tunnels and around the slopes of Pico das Torres, enjoying mountain ridges, deep valleys and panoramic views, weather permitting. Pass Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo before climbing to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest summit. Then follow PR1.2 to Achada do Teixeira to finish your walk. These walking highlights describe the route you explore independently after our transport ends. No return transfer or pickup from Achada do Teixeira is included. Arrange your onward transport separately. Booking requests are confirmed only after PR1 ticket availability is checked and your request is accepted.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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 a high level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for travelers with significantly reduced mobility or difficulty walking on steep, uneven mountain terrain and stairs.
- The PR1 trail includes steep sections, stairs and exposed mountain terrain.
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 a high level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for travelers with significantly reduced mobility or difficulty walking on steep, uneven mountain terrain and stairs.
- The PR1 trail includes steep sections, stairs and exposed mountain terrain.
- This is a self-guided hike. No guide accompanies travelers on the PR1 trail.
- Proper hiking footwear and suitable clothing for changing mountain weather are strongly recommended.
- The transportation included is a one-way sunrise transfer from the selected meeting point to Pico do Arieiro.
- Return transportation after completing the PR1 is not included. There is no pickup from Achadas da Teixeira.
- If you decide not to start the hike after arriving at Pico do Arieiro, you may return with the same vehicle if you inform the driver before it departs.
- This product is offered on a booking-request basis and is confirmed only after PR1 ticket availability has been verified and the request accepted.
- Once the booking request is accepted, all sales are final and non-refundable.
- Only the PR1 ticket may be rescheduled to another available time slot, subject to availability. The sunrise transfer cannot be rescheduled.
- Any PR1 ticket rescheduling request must be received before the original ticket time slot begins. After that time, the ticket can no longer be changed.
- Travelers must arrive at their selected meeting point at the confirmed pickup time.
- Not recommended for travelers with severe vertigo or a strong fear of heights.
- Not suitable for travelers with significantly reduced mobility or difficulty walking on steep and uneven mountain terrain.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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