Enjoy a unique landscape at sunrise on Pico do Arieiro and hike the iconic trail to Pico Ruivo, among imposing peaks and breathtaking passes. A memorable self-guided hike in the heart of the Madeira mountains. Enjoy every moment — we handle all the logistics, including transportation and trail access tickets, taking you to the start of the route and picking you up at Achadas do Teixeira.
Let's define several collection points for this activity in the Funchal area. The day before, they will receive a message with the confirmed pickup location and time.
We also have collection points where you can park your vehicle for free during the activity. For more information and to choose the most convenient point, let us know where you will be staying.
Admire the sunrise at Pico do Arieiro and hike the iconic PR1 trail to Pico Ruivo, the highest point in Madeira. An experience that combines the colors of the morning with impressive mountain landscapes, tunnels, and panoramic views. After sunrise, hike autonomously and at your own pace, following to Pico Ruivo and then along PR1.2 to Achadas do Teixeira. The route is approximately 8–8.5 km and normally takes between 3 and 4 hours. We handle transportation, with pickup at meeting points in Funchal and return at 12:00 at Achadas do Teixeira, near the entrance of Mountain Spot Café. The trail access ticket is included. The day before the activity, you will receive confirmation of the meeting point, the pickup time, and the driver's details. For those coming from outside Funchal with their own vehicle, we can indicate a meeting point with free parking.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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