You walk unguided; the trail tax is paid online yourself. 4.8 from 35 reviews at €45 per person.
In our comparison: #15 of 16 in Canyoning & Adventure, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €45 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 32 of 35
Star breakdown of all 35 ratings
Reviewers value informative drivers and time to walk at their own pace; trail closures can force a different route.
Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 September 2022 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Enjoy a roundtrip transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and from Ecological Park of Funchal back to the accommodation. Get picked up at your accommodation in Funchal and dropped off at the entrance to Pico do Arieiro to begin your self-guided hike.
The day before the hike, get the exact pickup time and a weather forecast to get ready for your transfer.
Transfer information:
• Capacity: 8 people
• From the city to Pico do Arieiro: average 1.5 hour (including pick ups)
• From Funchal Ecological Park: average 1.5 hour (including drop offs)
• Pick-up/Dropoff limits: Funchal and Caniço areas exclusively
Language: English and Portuguese exclusively
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #15 of 16 | €45 | 8h | 4.8 (35) | shared |
| Canyoning in Madeira Island- Level 1 | €65 | 5h | 4.98 (1164) | shared |
| Level 1 - Canyoning For All - Beginner | Funchal | €56 | 3h | 4.99 (198) | shared |
| Madeira Canyoning Intermediate | €80 | 4h | 4.99 (169) | shared |
Ranked #15 of 16 in Canyoning & Adventure by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €100, median €70; typical length 4h 15m. 1 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 16 Canyoning & Adventure