--- title: Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/morning-transfer-to-pico-do-arieiro-hike-to-pico-ruivo-return-from-teixeira/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.82 reviews: 251 duration_minutes: 450 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Independent Arieiro to Ruivo rank_in_category: 14 of 24 (Hiking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/morning-transfer-to-pico-do-arieiro-hike-to-pico-ruivo-return-from-teixeira/ --- # Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira **Guidekin's take:** Hike independently from Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, with return transport from Teixeira. Transfers include accommodation pickup and drop-off in Funchal or Caniço for up to eight guests; the hike entrance ticket costs extra. 4.82 from 251 reviews at €45 per person for 7h 30m. In our comparison: #14 of 24 in Hiking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Shared budget transfers to enjoy this amazing hike in your own rhythm! Designed for travelers that are looking for freedom! Pick-up and drop-off are included in Funchal and Caniço. After we pick all guests (up to 8) in their accommodation in Funchal or Caniço (only), we will go to Pico Do Arieiro and you can enjoy the amazing hike to Pico Ruivo, the highest point of the island! Prepare yourself for stunning landscapes! You will walk on your own rhythm through this famous trail and find the challenging "stairs to heaven" and walk "above the clouds" or with the other guests if you choose to. We will pick you all at the ending point to take you back to your accommodation. The path to do this hike is from Pico Do Arieiro To Pico Ruivo To Achada Do Teixeira (11 km = 4:30 hours in total). Level: Medium. PICO TRANSFERS... enjoy nature in your own rhythm! Travel Agent & Tourism Licence: RNAVT N° 9866 Insurance: Allianz COPYRIGHTS RESERVED © 2019 - 2026 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 119 pickup points - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 08:00, 09:00, 09:30: 3 departures a day - Age 14+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 119 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 7h 30m - Rating: 4.82/5 from 251 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Pico Transfers - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 09:00, 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.82 from 251 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 239 of 251. - 5 stars: 227 (90%) - 4 stars: 12 (5%) - 3 stars: 6 (2%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise punctual transfers and helpful drivers; some report being left behind after pickup confusion or delays **Praised:** - Punctual pickups and convenient transport to and from the trails - Friendly drivers who explain the route and share local knowledge - Detailed advance messages about weather, preparation and pickup arrangements - Comfortable vehicles and careful driving on winding mountain roads - Mountain scenery and the freedom to hike at an individual pace **Complaints:** - Some disliked replacement hikes after closures, while others enjoyed the alternatives - Some report being left behind after delays or confusion over pickup times and locations - Steep climbs and downhill sections can be tiring and hard on the knees - Crowding on popular sections of the mountain trails Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-10-03 to 2026-08-21); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Taxes ## Not included - HIKE ENTRANCE TICKET REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED): CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH US IF YOU DON'T FIND AVAILABILITY. ## Itinerary 1. **Funchal** (30m) - Pick-up of all travelers (máx. 8) in Funchal and Caniço. 2. **Pico do Arieiro** (3h) - We will arrive at Pico Do Arieiro in the beautiful brightness of the morning. It is popular for being the path in Madeira with the most breathtaking views because of the weather diversity along the hike. You will feel that you walk “above the clouds” and on the challenging... 3. **Pico Ruivo** (2h) - , with 1862 meters of altitude is the highest mountain in Madeira Island, it is also the third highest mountain in all Portugal. To access the peak you must arrive walking. The absolute best way is from Pico do Arieiro (the 3rd highest mountain on the island with 1810 meters... 4. **Santana** (pass by, no stop) - At the end of the hike, in the drive from Achada Do Teixeira to Funchal/Caniço, we will pass by without stopping in front of the triangle Santana houses. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00, 09:30 - 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 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 Edifício 2000 as it is the cheapest and most comfortable parking of Funchal center. We will pick you and drop you there. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJMW1XUwBfYAwRTtEPyqggykc Pickup points listed by the operator: 119 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Hiking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 24** | €45 | 7h 30m | 4.82 (251) | 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 #14 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/morning-transfer-to-pico-do-arieiro-hike-to-pico-ruivo-return-from-teixeira/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md