--- title: Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-peaks-mountain-walk/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 48 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 295 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Arieiro to Ruivo? rank_in_category: 12 of 24 (Hiking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-peaks-mountain-walk/ --- # Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk **Guidekin's take:** Walk through mountain rock formations towards Pico Ruivo, with plants and changing views along the route. A guide and Funchal pickup and drop-off are included; high fitness is required and nature fees are payable on the day. 4.83 from 295 reviews at €48 per person for 8h. **Arieiro to Ruivo?:** Book Pickup from Hotel for a guided Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike: 8h total, €48 per person, 4.83 from 295 reviews; high fitness required. Trade-off: High fitness required; nature fees extra. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #12 of 24 in Hiking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is as good as it gets! This walk will give you a more complete picture of the real beauty of this island. Rock formations seem to want to reach heaven like giant sculptures. Throughout the entire tour the views are simply breathtaking. A profusion of unique plants make this place their natural habitat. In springtime these plants proudly dress themselves in a myriad of colours, displaying their fragile flowers for all to see. Near Pico Ruivo we walk through the oldest heather forest. These ancient trees are many hundreds of years old and were already there when Zarco discovered and landed on the island for the first time. Pico Ruivo (the highest point on the island) is only a footstep away – be delighted and amazed with the magnificent views over the island. A fascinating walk with breathtaking landscapes designed for true explorers! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 111 pickup points - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €24: ages 5 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 111 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €48 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 295 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Lido Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.83 from 295 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 282 of 295. - 5 stars: 263 (89%) - 4 stars: 19 (6%) - 3 stars: 8 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise mountain views and supportive guides; repeated climbs and steep steps make this a demanding walk. **Praised:** - Mountain panoramas and changing scenery along the route - Knowledgeable guides who explain local plants, wildlife and geology - Supportive guides who explain tricky sections and check on walkers - Transport arrangements that avoid retracing the walk to collect a car **Complaints:** - Steep climbs and repeated steps can make the walk harder than expected - Some had time for photos, while others felt rushed at viewpoints and breaks - Busy trails and crowds are a recurring source of frustration - Trail closures have led to shortened or replacement walks that some found disappointing Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-05-07 to 2026-08-23); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Hotel (or pre-arranged meeting point) pickup and drop-off in Funchal - Professional guide - 10 Km Mountain walking tour ## Not included - Food and drinks - Nature fees must be paid on the day of the walk to Lido Tours. In case of cancellation, this fee is non-refundable according to the conditions of the regional government. ## Itinerary 1. **Pico do Arieiro** (2h) - This walk will give you a more complete picture of the real beauty of this island. Rock formations seem to want to reach heaven like giant sculptures. Throughout the entire tour the views are simply breathtaking. A profusion of unique plants make this place their natural... 2. **Pico Ruivo** (2h) - This walk will give you a more complete picture of the real beauty of this island. Rock formations seem to want to reach heaven like giant sculptures. Throughout the entire tour the views are simply breathtaking. A profusion of unique plants make this place their natural... 3. **Vereda do Pico Ruivo** (2h) - This walk will give you a more complete picture of the real beauty of this island. Rock formations seem to want to reach heaven like giant sculptures. Throughout the entire tour the views are simply breathtaking. A profusion of unique plants make this place their natural... ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Sat - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQ8yX_QVgYAwRX3jNPMYVp18 Pickup points listed by the operator: 111 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - 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 - Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair. - A moderate amount of walking is involved. - Not recommended for people people with fear of heights/vertigo. - Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots. - Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions. - If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. - It's mandatory to arrange a small picnic to carry with you along the day (you won't find anywhere else to buy food during the walk). Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Hiking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 24** | €48 | 8h | 4.83 (295) | shared | | [Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours](/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) | €385 per group | 6h | 5.0 (72) | private | | [Gastro hike (Private Tour)](/portugal/madeira/tours/gastro-hike-private-tour/?format=md) | €80 | 5h | 5.0 (54) | private | | [Walk with a local](/portugal/madeira/tours/walk-with-a-local/?format=md) | €55 | 4h | 4.96 (67) | shared | Ranked #12 of 24 in Hiking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €109, median €48; typical length 7h 15m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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