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Experience the real beauty of Madeira with the Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk. This thrilling tour takes you through breathtaking landscapes and offers magnificent views over the island. Explore the oldest heather forest near Pico Ruivo, where ancient trees that have stood for hundreds of years still thrive. Marvel at the rock formations that seem to reach for the sky, creating a true masterpiece of nature. Springtime brings a burst of color as unique plants display their fragile flowers. As you hike to the highest point on the island, Pico Ruivo, be prepared to be delighted and amazed by the stunning vistas that unfold before your eyes. This is an adventure designed for true explorers who want to immerse themselves in the wonders of Madeira. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.

About this experience

Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
8 hours
Suitable for 1-15 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience

Highlights

Breathtaking views of rock formations reaching heaven
Walking through the oldest heather forest
Magnificent views over the island from Pico Ruivo
Complete picture of the real beauty of the island
Abundance of unique plants and fragile flowers

Included

Hotel (or pre-arranged meeting point) pickup and drop-off in funchal
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
10 km mountain walking tour

Not included

Food and drinks

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Introduction

Welcome to the Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk tour! Get ready to embark on an adventure that will provide you with a complete picture of the real beauty of this island. As you explore the magnificent rock formations and breathtaking views, you'll be captivated by the stunning landscapes that seem to reach the heavens like giant sculptures.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Madeira's Pico Ruivo, the highest point on the island. As you walk through the oldest heather forest, you'll encounter trees that have stood for hundreds of years, witnessing the island's rich history. In springtime, the forest comes alive with a vibrant array of colors as delicate flowers bloom, creating a truly magical atmosphere. The 10 km mountain walk is designed for true explorers who crave adventure and want to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of Madeira.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers who want to experience the untouched beauty of Madeira. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or someone looking to challenge yourself, this tour is suitable for all fitness levels. Discover the hidden gems of Madeira's landscape and immerse yourself in the island's unique flora and fauna.

Why book this?

Embarking on the Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the untouched beauty of this island paradise. With an experienced guide leading the way, you'll have the chance to explore the ancient heather forest and witness panoramic views from Pico Ruivo. The tour provides a unique perspective of Madeira's natural wonders and allows you to connect with the island's rich history and vibrant culture.

Good to know

This tour includes convenient hotel or pre-arranged meeting point pickup and drop-off in Funchal, ensuring a hassle-free experience. With all taxes, fees, and handling charges included, you can focus solely on enjoying the journey. Please note that food and drink are not included, so it's a good idea to bring your own provisions for the walk. The tour ends at the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal.

Reviews

Previous participants of the Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk tour have shared their awe and satisfaction with the experience. They were enchanted by the breathtaking landscapes, the knowledgeable guides, and the opportunity to immerse themselves in the island's natural wonders. Many praised the tour for its unique perspective and the chance to explore the ancient heather forest. Overall, reviews highlighted the tour's ability to provide an unforgettable and enriching experience for all participants.

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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

Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

At least one adult or senior required per booking

Meeting point & End point

Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal

Lido Tours - Madeira Tours and Walks, Monumental Experience Shopping, Estrada Monumental 284 Shop 18-19, 9000-100 Funchal, PT

Your Itinerary

Pico do Arieiro

This walk will give you a more complete picture of the real beauty of this island. Rock formations seem to want to reach heaven like giant sculptures. Throughout the entire tour the views are simply breathtaking. A profusion of unique plants make this place their natural habitat. Near Vereda do Pico Ruivo, you'll walk through the oldest heather forest. These ancient trees are many hundreds of years old and were already there when Zarco discovered and landed on the island for the first time. Pico Ruivo (the highest point on the island) is only a footstep away – be delighted and amazed with the magnificent views over the island.

Pico Ruivo

Vereda do Pico Ruivo

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant participants
Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
Participants should have a high level of physical fitness
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Not recommended for people people with fear of heights/vertigo.
Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots.
Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
It's mandatory to arrange a small picnic to carry with you along the day (you won't find anywhere else to buy food during the walk).

Reviews

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5 (277)

B335IHleslier

If you want an excursion that will leave you with a life time of memories and a few aching muscles the next morning, then this one is for you. Fabulous views, breathtaking scenery, and a lovely tour guide who looks after you excellently, a day to remember.

XpuHaFan

As others have said this walk requires a good level of fitness and is not for anyone afraid of heights (or walking through tunnels). One of the Lido group on our day dropped out within the first 400 meters and went back to Funchal by taxi as she had not realised what the walk entailed. The walk is demanding for almost the whole walk but the views are stunning. I cannot praise our guide, Ruby, enough and I would not have wanted to attempt this walk without a guide. There is a particularly hard climb towards the end of the walk (before the "house") and she kept us walking as she said too many people's legs go wobbly if they stop for a picnic break before this climb. We picnicked at the house after the climb and I can confirm that we would have struggled with the climb had we stopped before. I recommend Lido tours who were easy to deal with and ensured our safety throughout. Some of the ledges and steps are quite narrow/difficult for people to pass each other and we welcomed having our guide to negotiate who had right of way! We did 2 x moderate walks with Lido before we attempted this one as it was classified as "difficult" - many thanks to Sara, our excellent guide on the earlier walks, for approving that we were fit enough for this one. If your not sure if you are fit enough, I'd recommend one of the moderate walks first (such as Fanal Forest) and then asking the guide for an honest assessment as to whether you would manage this one! (P.S. Ensure you take plenty of water and you will need change if you want to use the loos at the start of the hike).

Heather May T

Our guide Sara was very informative and gave clear instructions of what to expect! All the way along we got information of the local wildlife, flowers and peaks (what we could see) it was a foggy day but didn’t take away from the challenge! It is not for the low level fitness people! Excellent hike and thank you Sara!

Timothy_C

Quite a hard walk but a wonderful experience. Our guide (whose name I forget) was enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

Ewan_A

Fantastic guided walk. Our guide, Elder, took us on this walk yesterday and was fantastic! He was very informative and ensured we were safe at all times. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to do the peak to peak walk with some guidance and support. Some of the shear drops off the sides are scary and it really reassured both of us that we had an expert to guide us round the walk and tell us what was up ahead. If you are not an experienced hiker, I highly recommend doing it with an experienced guide, rather than solo. Thank you very much!

Emma G

This was a good way to access the three peaks. Taxis are much more expensive to get to the start of the walk and so this was a much better option for us. My only disappointment was (hence the 4 stars) it felt rushed. Our guide didn't allow much time for taking in the views on the way up and as the path underfoot is rocky I spent a lot of time watching my feet and would have appreciated time to look around. Also when we reached the house we only had an hour if we wanted to get to the top, and as I was a bit slower I felt I didn't have enough time so chose not to. It turned out I would have had plenty of time as we finished the walk early, we were back at least an hour before the allotted time and I felt it was all a bit rushed. That said the views are spectacular and we had a clear and sunny day to enjoy them.

mandysJ2026WD

This isn't an easy hike but definitely worth the effort, although by the time we reached the top the cloud was thick so no views! Lido Tours were on time with clear instructions for pick up. Can't rate Sara highly enough, she was very encouraging and kept us all going.

Stephen_P

An easy hike with great views 😎the drop off and pickup takes away the stress .The guide has a lot of local knowledge and explains things in a relaxed manner

Roving14732189971

From start to end, it was a fantastic experience. At the start of the hike, there is a shop and WC, so you can stock up if required. The day I went was cloudy and around 5 degrees, so there were no views to start. We started the walk as a group of 10, and after 25 mins the clouds started to lift, and the views were impressive. Sarah was the guide for the walk, she was very knowledgeable about the route, the flora, fauna, and a very experienced hiker. There were regular stops on the route for photos and breaks. The route was well signposted, and the path was good but uneven in places. There we many steps of varying sizes and heights so us not a good walk for people with joint problems. The path took you through man-made tunnels in parts of the 10km journey. Arriving at Pico Ruivo the clouds returned with occasional gap and fantastic views. Overall the hike is amazing to do and I would definitely recommend.

Savannah_B

We had the most amazing time. Our guide Sara was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and made sure the entire day went smoothly. We also had Sara for the levada walk and enjoyed seeing a familiar face for another great experience. Will definitely be coming back for more adventures like this.

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