Sunrise Transfer to Pico Do Arieiro with Hike to Pico Ruivo and Return from Teixeira
by Pico Transfers
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€100Overview
This shared hiking tour includes transfers for up to eight guests from accommodations in Funchal or Caniço. The group is picked up early and driven to Pico Do Arieiro 20 to 45 minutes before sunrise. From there, participants begin a hike to Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak at 1,862 meters. The trail covers 11 kilometers from Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and ends at Achada Do Teixeira. The hike takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes and is rated medium-hard difficulty. Along the route, hikers encounter the "stairs to heaven" and walk through tunnels with views that often appear above the clouds. The weather can vary during the hike, offering different scenic perspectives. After reaching Achada Do Teixeira, the group is picked up and transported back to their original accommodations in Funchal or Caniço. During the return drive, the vehicle passes by the triangular houses in Santana without stopping. The entire activity lasts approximately 7 and a half hours, including transfers and hiking time. Taxes are included, while government fees are not.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Funchal
All participants, up to eight people, are picked up from their accommodations in Funchal and Caniço.
30 min
Pico do Arieiro
Arrival at Pico Do Arieiro 20 to 45 minutes before sunrise to see the early light. This section of the trail is known for its weather changes and views that make hikers feel as if walking above the clouds. The path includes tunnels and the challenging "stairs to heaven".
180 min
Pico Ruivo
Pico Ruivo is the highest mountain on Madeira Island at 1862 meters and the third highest in Portugal. Access to the summit is only by walking. The recommended route starts from Pico do Arieiro, which is the island's third highest mountain at 1810 meters. The hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and then to Achada do Teixeira covers 11 kilometers and takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes. The trail difficulty is medium-hard.
120 min
Santana
On the return drive from Achada Do Teixeira to Funchal and Caniço, the vehicle passes by the triangular houses of Santana without stopping.
Meeting point
For customers coming by car to Funchal from other parts of the island outside our pick-up areas (Funchal and Caniço) we recommend to park at Parque 2000 as it is the cheapest and most comfortable parking of Funchal center. We will pick you and drop you there.
End point
For customers coming by car to Funchal from other parts of the island outside our pick-up areas (Funchal and Caniço) we recommend to park at Parque 2000 as it is the cheapest and most comfortable parking of Funchal center. We will pick you and drop you there.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Sunrise Transfer to Pico Do Arieiro with Hike to Pico Ruivo and Return from Teixeira
by Pico Transfers
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€100Overview
This shared hiking tour includes transfers for up to eight guests from accommodations in Funchal or Caniço. The group is picked up early and driven to Pico Do Arieiro 20 to 45 minutes before sunrise. From there, participants begin a hike to Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak at 1,862 meters. The trail covers 11 kilometers from Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and ends at Achada Do Teixeira. The hike takes about 4 hours and 45 minutes and is rated medium-hard difficulty. Along the route, hikers encounter the "stairs to heaven" and walk through tunnels with views that often appear above the clouds. The weather can vary during the hike, offering different scenic perspectives. After reaching Achada Do Teixeira, the group is picked up and transported back to their original accommodations in Funchal or Caniço. During the return drive, the vehicle passes by the triangular houses in Santana without stopping. The entire activity lasts approximately 7 and a half hours, including transfers and hiking time. Taxes are included, while government fees are not.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Funchal
All participants, up to eight people, are picked up from their accommodations in Funchal and Caniço.
30 min
Pico do Arieiro
Arrival at Pico Do Arieiro 20 to 45 minutes before sunrise to see the early light. This section of the trail is known for its weather changes and views that make hikers feel as if walking above the clouds. The path includes tunnels and the challenging "stairs to heaven".
180 min
Pico Ruivo
Pico Ruivo is the highest mountain on Madeira Island at 1862 meters and the third highest in Portugal. Access to the summit is only by walking. The recommended route starts from Pico do Arieiro, which is the island's third highest mountain at 1810 meters. The hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and then to Achada do Teixeira covers 11 kilometers and takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes. The trail difficulty is medium-hard.
120 min
Santana
On the return drive from Achada Do Teixeira to Funchal and Caniço, the vehicle passes by the triangular houses of Santana without stopping.
Meeting point
For customers coming by car to Funchal from other parts of the island outside our pick-up areas (Funchal and Caniço) we recommend to park at Parque 2000 as it is the cheapest and most comfortable parking of Funchal center. We will pick you and drop you there.
End point
For customers coming by car to Funchal from other parts of the island outside our pick-up areas (Funchal and Caniço) we recommend to park at Parque 2000 as it is the cheapest and most comfortable parking of Funchal center. We will pick you and drop you there.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.