Embark on a thrilling adventure with this challenging 12km walk that connects two of the highest peaks in Madeira Islands, Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro. This stunning journey takes you through tunnels, steep ascents, and descents, offering breathtaking views of the central core of the mountains. The total duration of this unforgettable experience is approximately 5 hours, filled with awe-inspiring landscapes at every turn. Begin at Pico do Arieiro and make your way to Pico Ruivo, the highest peak on the island, where you will be rewarded with ever-changing and tantalizing views. Don't miss the chance to conquer these majestic mountains and create lasting memories of your visit to Madeira.
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8
hours
Suitable for
1-15
Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience
Stunning walk with fabulous views
Connects two highest peaks of Madeira Islands
Involves tunnels for added adventure
Opportunity to see different landscapes
Challenging walk for experienced hikers
Air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Gratuities
Drinks
Food and drinks
Popular Hotels Closeby
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Introduction
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Madeira Islands with the Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo Tour. This 12km challenging walk takes you on a thrilling journey, connecting two of the highest peaks in Madeira. With stunning views and exciting tunnels along the way, this tour is perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.
What to Expect?
Embark on a challenging yet rewarding 5-hour walk that will lead you to the majestic peaks of Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro. Marvel at the panoramic views of the central core of the mountains as you navigate through steep ascents and descents. The rugged terrain and tunnels add an element of excitement to the experience, making it a truly unforgettable adventure.
Who is This For?
This tour is ideal for anyone seeking an adrenaline-pumping and immersive outdoor experience. Whether you are a seasoned hiker or a nature enthusiast looking to explore the beauty of the Madeira Islands, this tour caters to all. From solo travelers to groups of friends or families, everyone can enjoy the thrill of conquering these iconic peaks.
Why Book This?
Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Madeira Islands and challenge yourself to conquer the highest peaks. This tour offers a unique opportunity to witness the natural beauty of the Central Mountain range while enjoying the thrill of hiking. With professional guides and comfortable transportation, you can relax and focus on soaking in the stunning views and capturing unforgettable memories.
Good to Know
During the tour, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience. You will also have a professional guide to ensure your safety and provide valuable insights about the area. While drinks and food are not included, you can bring your own or purchase them along the way. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the breathtaking landscapes you will encounter during the hike.
Reviews
Travelers who have embarked on this tour have been amazed by the stunning scenery and challenging yet rewarding nature of the hike. They praise the knowledgeable guides who provided interesting facts about the area and ensured their safety throughout the journey. Overall, reviewers highly recommend this tour for those seeking an unforgettable adventure in the Madeira Islands.
How long before the event do I need to book?
You can book at any time before the event
Vouchers accepted in the following formats
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Is an adult required for the booking?
At least one adult or senior required per booking
Your Itinerary
Pico do Arieiro
This 12km Challenging walk has a duration of about 5 hours and connects two of the highest peaks
of Madeira Islands, this is a stunning walk, involves tunnels, and some steep ascents and descents,
with fabulous views of the central core of the mountains....
Pico Ruivo
Ruivo Peak (1862mts), the highest on the island of Madeira. With constant ups downs were at each point giving us a different, but, always succulent bit of landscapes.
Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant participants
Participants should have a high level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews
(27)
4.5(27)
Diana_P
It was an amazing experience. The guide was so nice and helpful and explain a lot about what we saw. Even though there was a lot of fog in the beginning, rhe hike went wonderfully and the weather ended up being in our favour. I couldn't recommend this more. 😊😊😊
HMH645
The tour was very well organised & the tour guide was excellent. My only disappointment was the fact they would have known the weather was awful & could have pre warned us how bad it was to allow us to cancel if needs be. Yes we’ve climbed the highest mountain in Madeira, yes we had suitable clothing for the weather but did we see anything No which the tour guides would have been aware of prior to the trip taking place.
Joanna_D
Having booked the tour with viator, due to the option of having walking poles, I was most disappointed to find that they had transferred my booking to a different company without informing me! So, no walking poles were available as the company I was now with didn’t provide these.
I tend to use walking poles on the Scottish Munros, as I find that they ease the strain on my (not so young) knees, esp when descending. To be fair though, the lack of poles wasn’t the problem I thought it might have been on the walk, and actually they may have been a hindrance at some points, esp the steep steel stair cases!
The ‘new’ guide was not particularly talkative, and only twice did we stop for him to point something out. Now, all we saw all day was the inside of a cloud, so it wasn’t the panoramic views I would have hoped for, but as the weather can’t be guaranteed I had no issue with that (it just means I may have to do it again to try and get the views). Maybe on a clear day, the guide may have spent more time pointing out the sights.
However, leaving the cafe at the start of the walk, we weren’t informed we weren’t going to the very top of Pico do Areerio, but heading away on the PR1 route. If we had known that, we could have taken this in, during the 10 minute ’toilet break’ we had before beginning, so as to at least get the photo opportunity.
So while the walk was good, at no point was it unsafe, plenty of steel rods fixed into the rock with wire hand holds, and was enjoyable.
The walk is described as ‘difficult’ , but there are a few places where it is steep. I mean really steep, both ascending and descending, and we had 2 folk who turned back within 10 minutes of setting off as they didn’t seem to understand what the walk entailed.
It was an enjoyable walk, shame about the views, but such is life, but I am really disappointed with viator for not informing me that they had transferred me to a different company without any consultation.
Don’t book the tour based on having poles, you really don’t need them, as you have the handrails to help you up and down the steep bits.
jq24hhpr4j
The walk was cancelled after we arrived. It could have been called off the night before.
The alternative was only a 4 miles at the most around the cliffs.
Rest breaks were not offered before the end of the walk.
There was no walking poles offered, which was one of the reasons we booked the walk.
Escape51637775007
Stunning scenery. Incredible views. If you’re fit enough do it! Tour guide very knowledgeable. Prompt pick up service from hotel.
Kathy_K
Was a great hike! Beautiful scenery. Would highly recommend. Was kept well informed on pickup. Quick response to questions. Driver and guide were wonderful.
Gemma4720
Despite the weather not being the best (which can’t be helped) our guide remained enthusiastic and kept everyones spirits high. The pickup was prompt, with a nice size of group. The pace was great, he allowed us plenty time for photos, breaks and lunch throughout as it was a full day experience. Overall I would 100% recommend this company for this hike as it was well organised and was a great day for a very reasonable price!
Hanna K
Very pleasant journey. Professional and nice guide. Arrangements were fluent. They will pick you up from the hotel and take you to an astonishing views! Walk is not an easy one and requires that you can walk hundreds of stairs up and down. Prepare with good shoes, proper clothing you can easily put on and off , snacks and plenty of water bottles. And protect yourself of the sunshine.
Geiste_S
Amazing! Lovely guide! Told us so many things about the Madeira, very educational.Recommending to everyone!:) the best part of my trip🥰 please have good hiking shoes ( waterproof), sunscreen, hat, a few layers.
Bluemoon52
We were warned by the guide that this walk was 'hard, hard, hard', but it was more 'wow, wow, wow'. Provided you're reasonably fit and healthy, you'll be fine. Parts of the last climb are steep and tiring but there are guide rails the entire length of the difficult bits and it's perfectly safe. Our guide also took it pretty gently with lots of stops to take pictures of the outstanding views.
The uphill walk ends at a cafe below the peak and you can sit and relax with a beer but why wouldn't you make the last shortish climb to the summit? OK it was in cloud that day but not much point coming this far unless you stand on Madeira's highest spot, is there?
Last few kilometres is downhill to a car park where minibus collects you for drive back. Well organised, good value and the multilingual guide was great. Highly recommended for regular walkers wearing decent walking boots or shoes!
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2024-06-30 21:39
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