--- title: Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/pico-do-areeiro-to-pico-ruivo-pr-1-hiking-tour-in-madeira/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 53 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 10 of 12 (Canyoning & Adventure) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pico-do-areeiro-to-pico-ruivo-pr-1-hiking-tour-in-madeira/ --- # Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview Walk from Pico do Areeiro to the top of Madeira Island in a hiking tour full of emotion and marvellous landscapes. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Fitness notes apply: see additional information ## Key facts - Price: from €53 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Madeira Adventure Kingdom ## What's included - Professional staff - Official mountain guide - Transportation (Center of Funchal and Caniço) - Insurance (According with portuguese law) - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - 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 ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Sat - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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. ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Canyoning & Adventure | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 12** | €53 | 6h | 4.94 (34) | shared | | [Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1](/portugal/madeira/tours/canyoning-in-madeira-island-level-1/?format=md) | €65 | 5h | 4.98 (1159) | shared | | [Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner / Funchal](/portugal/madeira/tours/level-1-canyoning-for-all-beginner-funchal-348395P1/?format=md) | €60 | 3h | 4.99 (198) | shared | | [Madeira Canyoning Intermediate ](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-canyoning-intermediate/?format=md) | €90 | 4h | 4.99 (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. 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