Pico Ruivo

Shared budget transfers to enjoy this amazing hike in your own rhythm! Designed for travelers that are looking for freedom! Pick-up and drop-off are included in Funchal and Caniço. After we pick all guests (up to 8) in their accommodation in Funchal or Caniço (only), we will go to Pico Do Arieiro and you can enjoy the amazing hike to Pico Ruivo, the highest point of the island! Prepare yourself for stunning landscapes! You will walk on your own rhythm through this famous trail and find the challenging "stairs to heaven" and walk "above the clouds" or with the other guests if you choose to. We will pick you all at the ending point to take you back to your accommodation. The path to do this hike is from Pico Do Arieiro To Pico Ruivo To Achada Do Teixeira (11 km = 4:45 hours in total). Level: Medium-Hard. PICO TRANSFERS… enjoy nature in your own rhythm! Travel Agent & Tourism Licence: RNAVT N° 9866 Insurance: Allianz COPYRIGHTS RESERVED © 2019 – 2023

Self Guided Hiking – Experience the most amazing natural scenery as you walk from mountain to mountain on a hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. Walk at your own pace with total freedom as you enjoy the fantastic views.

The fantastic walk to the hifghest peak you will definitely not want to miss before going back home. On a clear day, or when walking above the clouds, you can take in all the superb views of the highest mountain.

Shared budget transfers to enjoy this amazing hike in your own rhythm! Designed for travelers that are looking for freedom! Pick-up and drop-off are included in Funchal and Caniço. After we pick all guests (up to 8) in their accommodation in Funchal or Caniço (only), we will go to Pico Do Arieiro 20-45 min. before sunrise and you can enjoy the amazing hike to Pico Ruivo, the highest point of the island! Prepare yourself for stunning landscapes! You will walk on your own rhythm through this famous trail and find the challenging "stairs to heaven" and walk "above the clouds" or with the other guests if you choose to. We will pick you all at the ending point to take you back to your accommodation. The path to do this hike is from Pico Do Arieiro To Pico Ruivo To Achada Do Teixeira (11 km = 4:45 hours in total). Level: Medium-Hard. PICO TRANSFERS… enjoy nature in your own rhythm! Travel Agent & Tourism Licence: RNAVT N° 9866 Insurance: Allianz COPYRIGHTS RESERVED © 2019 – 2023

This is it! This walk will give you a fuller idea of the real beauty of this island. Rock formations seem to want to reach the sky like endless sculptures. Along the way the views are simply breathtaking. Numerous plants have their habitat here, and it is to see them dress proudly in a multitude of colors in small flowers for all to see. Near Pico Ruivo we pass through the oldest heather forest. These old trees count for hundreds of years already and they already existed when Zarco arrived at the Island. From here to Pico Ruivo (the highest peak on the island) is just a step away – take advantage and dazzle yourself with magnificent views of the island. A fascinating walk through breathtaking landscapes designed for true explorers!

On this amazing sunrise tour, it is a small group guided walk, Maximum 8 travellers, an amazing experience to see the day starting on the more amazing sunrise spots, often above the clouds. Beating away the big groups, we will have the mountain to ourselves

-Watch the sunrise from the top of Pico do Arieiro -Hike where you want in your own pace through the trails -Benefit from a hassle-free shuttle service with a knowledgeable local driver -Enjoy a morning hike on Madeira's most popular nature trail -Door-to-Door Service -Save parking fee if you drive yourself

Walk from Pico do Areeiro to the top of Madeira Island in a hiking tour full of emotion and marvellous landscapes.

This walk starts at Pico do Areeiro, at approximately 1818 meters above sea level and we make our way to the highest point of Madeira, Pico Ruivo, around 1861 meters. It is possible to witness panoramic views of Madeira over the central mountain range that are absolutely breathtaking. This is the only known breeding site in the world of Zino’s petrel (Pterodroma madeira), an endemic species considered to be the most endangered seabird of Europe. In this area, the vegetation of altitude is predominant, mainly of Centenary endemic Urzes; these large trees predate Madeira’s discovery. To reach Pico Ruivo, we must go around Pico das Torres up a steep incline of steps carved in the rock and then descend, the most difficult part of this trail being the final climb to the Shelter at Pico Ruivo. But the thought of reaching the highest point of the island is a driving force. Near the Pico Ruivo shelter, we take footpath, which leads to Achada do Teixeira, where we finish our journey.

Our motto is that the customer chooses what they want to see and when! We do the walk leisurely and in small groups! At Teixeira Achada We started the walk at night. The stars are our guides! From here we follow the fantastic trail to Pico Ruivo. After watching the sunrise we took one of the most beautiful walks in Madeira to Pico Ruivo (PR1) 11km 6am

On this walk it is possible to visit the three highest peaks: Pico do Areeiro, Pico das Torres and Pico Ruivo. This route runs through the immense and magnificent mountains of the Island. Enjoy stunning views of the rock formation, sometimes covered by clouds.

In this amazing walk, you have a less difficult way to reach the top and be delighted with the best panoramic views of Madeira Island. It's a wonderful way to get the top of Madeira (1862m).

The hike from Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo and down to Achada do Teixeira is one of Madeira’s most spectacular high-altitude walks. It’s a demanding trek, suited for those in good physical condition, offering dramatic views of volcanic landscapes and sweeping vistas. The path, while challenging, rewards hikers with breathtaking scenes from Madeira’s highest peaks, making it a must-do for adventurous spirits seeking to experience the island’s majestic heights.

Now it is possible to make the whole track, and the experience is truly impressive. The walk between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo offers stunning views, including the famous "Stairway to Heaven", which looks like a true ladder to the sky. Along the way, you can enjoy spectacular viewpoints with breathtaking views and, if lucky, you can literally walk over the clouds. The tallest peaks of Madeira reveal themselves in all their glory, providing a unique feeling of being on top of the world. And best of all, with our transportation service, you can enjoy this experience without worrying about traffic, parking or complicated logistics. We take you comfortably to the beginning of the trail at Pico do Areeiro and guarantee you to return after the walk, so you can enjoy the adventure with total convenience and no worries.

You can see the wonderful landscapes composed by imposing mountains and peaks of the island, such as Pico das Torres and Pico do Areeiro. Moreover, in this landscape full of mountains, sea and populations, it is still possible to distinguish the rock of Penha dÁguia and the tip of São Lourenço. Arriving at Pico Ruivo, hikers can marvel themselves with the magnificent scenery that surrounds them. Look at the magnitude of the peaks, the villages and their agricultural land, sea and clouds. Enjoy the feeling of greatness that this place delivers! • Distance: 5.4 Km  • Duration 1 to 3 hours • It includes: Path, Birds, Viewpoint, Fauna

Transfer service and hiking with a local guide. We make the pick up and take you to Pico do Areeiro and we start the hike together to Pico Ruivo 1862m. You go with our local guide in this hiking adventure. This tour takes you to the top of the Island. The trail is medium, 13 km go and back (6.5 + 6.5) about 5 hours walking. The views are fantastic, the trail its amazing, just inside the valleys in the center of Madeira climbing to the top. This is a must do walk.

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

Two in one: Sunrise and Hike. It is an excursion that includes the sunrise, (optional) and a walk between the peaks (Areeiro to Ruivo), then we walk another 2.5 km to Achada do Teixeira where we will take the transfer, in a total of 10 km. With the particularity of starting early before large groups, so it is a quiet walk with few people on the trail, the best way to calmly observe all the natural beauty of this route, fauna and flora, central mountain massif, history and customs, and much more . Private groups up to 4 people. Included; Certified mountain guide, insurance, transport and Turismo de Portugal License 467/22. It usually starts at 06:00 am, if the option is just to do the walk without sunrise, it starts at 08:30 am.

The Levada walk is from 9h-16h Its a difficult walk and its not suitable for everyone Its one of the most beautiful walks in Madeira

We provide the most economical and reliable touristic bus tour service between Pico Ruivo and Pico do Areeiro. Our driver is fluent in English and during the journey provides some interesting facts about the island. We provide a service that allows hikers to plan their return beforehand and in a safe and way.