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title: PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/pr1-pico-do-arieiro-self-guided-hiking-transfer-morning-slot/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 44
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.8
reviews: 35
duration_minutes: 480
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 11 of 12 (Canyoning & Adventure)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-09-25
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/pr1-pico-do-arieiro-self-guided-hiking-transfer-morning-slot/
---

# PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)

**Guidekin's take:** Not a guided walk but a hikers' shuttle: pickup in Funchal to the start at Pico do Arieiro and collection at the Ecological Park at the other end, with a map briefing and the pickup time confirmed the day before. You walk unguided; the trail tax is paid online yourself. 4.8 from 35 reviews at €44 per person.

## Overview

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

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 08:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

## Key facts

- Price: from €44 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.8/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Recommended by 91% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews)
- Operator: Do It Madeira

## What's included

- Hike and map explanation
- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- Snacks
- Hiking Tax - Simplifica website
- Guide

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Canyoning & Adventure

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #11 of 12** | €44 | 8h | 4.8 (35) | 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 #11 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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