MADEIRA · DESTINATION
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The 10 most popular pico do arieiro & pico ruivo hikes in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Sunrise hike from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with a self-guided PR trail and door-to-door van transfer.
“Enrique was excellent! great directions, amazing knowledge of the island. Answered all our questions thoughtfully and fully, and generally made the atmosphere in the transport great. The views at Arieiro were also spectacular!”
A 7-hour small-group Madeira east tour from Funchal: Pico Arieiro, UNESCO Laurisilva levada, Santana, glass walkways, and ocean viewpoints.
“We had a fantastic trip to see the east of the island with our driver/guide Tim - he was knowledgeable and entertaining, making the trip really memorable. There were just 4 of us in the car, so it felt like a private tour. Thoroughly recommend booking a trip, we learned so much more than if…”
Self-guided hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with a round-trip transfer from Funchal and Caniço, plus route instructions.
“Very knowledgeable and friendly guide and the support was perfect. Recommend this experience”
Ride to Pico do Arieiro for sunrise or morning hiking, then self-guide the cloud-walk to Pico Ruivo with an English driver and easy pickup.
“Transport and explanation of the trail by the guide was great, unfortunately the Pico to Pico was not possible so only part of the PT1 was open. Still a nice hike with beautiful views!”
Small-group 4x4 Jeep safari along Madeira’s east coast: Pico do Arieiro, Santana, viewpoints, and a rum stop, with pickup.
“A few days ago we had a trip around Madeira Island, it was a wonderful trip with amazing views that are beyond description, you have to see them for yourself and the driver-guide was amazing. Thank you for such a wonderful day. I highly recommend it. Ramunė ir Lukas from Ireland -Lithuania”
Watch sunrise from Pico do Arieiro with hot tea, optional breakfast, and a short levada walk from Funchal.
“Amazing, would 1000% recommend to others visiting Madeira! Very friendly and helpful guides! We missed the sunrise the first time due to weather and they actually allowed us to come for another time for a perfect sunrise for free!!”
Funchal sunrise hike to Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo, then PR1.2 or Vereda do Larano, with roundtrip transfers and self-guided trails.
“Must do hike!! Get you there before sunrise and tell you good sunrise viewpoint and where/how to do the hike. They give you way more time to do the hike then needed in my opinion so let’s you stop for photos and food/drink at the end! Also have the option to taxi back if you…”
Watch sunrise over clouds from Pico do Arieiro, then hike Vereda do Larano with sea cliffs and photo stops in a small group.
“We had a great tour it was disappointing not to see the sunrise we expected but then didn’t expect snow either so won’t forget that! Really lovely hike and stops and appreciated our guide and driving up that road on very unusual weather conditions ! Would definitely recommend this tour!”
See the sunset from Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro with hotel pickup from Funchal, drinks, and optional rustic mill dinner in small groups.
“Food and drink was lovely, host was very friendly, sunset was stunning.”
Guided Madeira peak walk from Funchal to Pico Ruivo. Air-conditioned transfers, heather forests, rare plants, big views, tough hike.
“Before the trip I received lots of reminders about the kind of footwear and clothing to wear and to bring lunch, this was great and ensured I was prepared. We were picked up at the time specified from our hotel and felt safe with our driver who was excellent. Sara our guide was really nice…”
