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Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira

4.9 Excellent 34 reviews
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6h
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German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

The classic ridge walk from Pico do Arieiro to the island's highest point with an official mountain guide, transport from Funchal and Caniço and insurance included. It is a hard hike with long stairs and needs a high level of fitness; the trail fee, snacks and water are yours. 4.94 from 34 reviews at €53 per person for 6h.

From the guide

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

Compared with other Canyoning & Adventure

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #10 of 12€536h4.94 (34)shared
Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1€655h4.98 (1159)shared
Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner | Funchal€603h4.99 (198)shared
Madeira Canyoning Intermediate €904h4.99 (165)shared

Ranked #10 of 12 in Canyoning & Adventure by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €44 to €100, median €68; typical length 4h. 1 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 12 Canyoning & Adventure

Schedule & Availability

Runs Wed, Sat
Departs: 08:30
Available year-round

This tour runs Wed, Sat, departing at 08:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 2, 2026.

What's Included

Professional staff
Official mountain guide
Transportation (Center of Funchal and Caniço)
Insurance (According with portuguese law)
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Government fees: Trail fee set by local authorities, applied to visitors accessing official routes to support conservation, maintenance, safety measures, and the sustainable management of Madeira’s natural trails
Snacks
Bottled water

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pickup is included for guests staying at the designated hotels. We advise you to be ready and waiting in the hotel reception area 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our guides will wait approximately 5 minutes for each guest. Look out for our vans, which can be either white (smaller) or grey (larger). We strive to ensure a smooth and timely start to your adventure, though external delays can occur. If that happens, you will be updated on the day. One day before the activity, we may adjust the pickup time for your convenience.

Additional Information

  • 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
  • Health and Fitness: This tour involves a 4 hour challenging hike with numerous ups, downs, and stairs. It requires a high level of fitness and is not suitable for individuals with severe health issues or limited mobility.
  • Rain or Shine: This tour is subject to the unpredictable weather conditions typical at high altitudes. We will proceed as long as it's safe to do so. However, due to rapidly changing weather, we may need to cancel or make an alternative hike if conditions become too hazardous. Your safety is our priority.
  • Cancellation Policy: No refunds are provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity's start time
  • Breakfast: Ensure you have a hearty breakfast before embarking on the activity to keep your energy levels high throughout the hike.
  • It might be possible to buy food and drinks before the hike, but this is not guaranteed. Please bring your own refreshments and do not count on purchasing them along the way
  • Multilingual Guide: Your tour may be led by a guide fluent in multiple languages. While we do our best to provide a guide who speaks your preferred language, this is not always guaranteed. In such cases, the tour will be conducted in English.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 53 / person