4.8 · 109 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Funchal Operated by Madeira Free Spirit walks Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
6h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
07:00, 07:30 · Hotel pickup from 103 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
The classic peak to peak hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and down to Achadas do Teixeira with transport in an air conditioned vehicle.
The listing says nothing about a guide, the forest tax is extra, and you need a high level of fitness. 4.81 from 109 reviews at €45 per person for 6h 30m.
Children from €25 (ages 5 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
Reviews
4.8
109 ratings Tripadvisor 90 · Viator 19
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 104 of 109
Star breakdown of all 109 ratings
5 stars
99 · 91%
4 stars
5 · 5%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
3 · 3%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Departure
07:00, 07:30 on Wed, Sat; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 103 pickup points (103 pickup points listed by the operator, 102 of them hotels)
Operator
Madeira Free Spirit walks; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
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.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Children
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Good to know
Children from €25 ages 5 to 12
The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.