Hiking Tour – Pico do Areeiro & Pico Ruivo

Per Person / From:

From: 45,00 

Per Person / From:

From: 45,00 

About this Experience:

Dive into the details and see what makes this experience truly unique.

The Pico do Areeiro – Pico Ruivo trail takes place in the immense and magnificent mountains of Madeira. Along the way you can enjoy the wonderful landscapes composed by the formidable rock formations, sometimes covered by the clouds and the villages that can be seen in the distance. Stop once in a while and feel the great feeling to be closer to the sky.

Also in this journey you can visit the three highest peaks of Madeira: Pico do Areeiro, Pico das Torres and Pico Ruivo.

This is a mountain trail so it requires some physical preparation and endurance for hikers, who are faced with many ups and downs. However, the effort required is offset by extraordinary views that the walk provides.

Once at Pico Ruivo you can relax, have a snack or visit the shelter. Finally, be sure to go to the top of the peak and elate with the landscape and breathtaking views of the peaks and villages. In sunny days, you may have a 360 degree view of the island with its main points highlighted: Curral das Freiras, Porto Santo, Desertas, Ponta de São Lourenço and others.

What’s included

  • Hotel Pick-up from Funchal City Center;
  • Mountain Guide in English;
  • Trekking poles;
  • Insurance;

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up outside the Funchal city Center;
  • Meals or drinks;
  • Personal expenses;

Recommended to bring

  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat;
  • Jacket and raincoat all year around;
  • Water;
  • Energetic snacks, sandwiches, or picnic;
  • Backpack.

Mandatory equipment

  • Footwear suitable for hiking: boots or similar;

Important info

  • Expected duration: 05H00
  • Difficulty level: Hard
  • Distance: 8.0 KM
  • Starting altitude: 1818M
  • Minimum age: 08 years old
  • Pick-up: 9:40 in Machico, 8:35 in Santa Cruz, 8:30 in Caniço, 8:15 in Funchal.

    Customers with regular sneakers and/or without the required equipment will be denied to do this hiking;

  • This hike is not recommended for people with knee/joint or ankle problems;
  • For hotels located outside the city center of Funchal will be charged an extra fee per person;
  • Hotels pick-ups start at 09h00. Please give a tolerance until 10 minutes;
  • The weather in Madeira is very unpredictable and it can rain at any time of year;
  • There may be days with some fog or low clouds, which do not allow you to see the attractions.

Schedule

Monday: Unavailable
Tuesday: Unavailable
Wednesday: 09.00 – 17.00
Thursday: Unavailable
Friday: Unavailable
Saturday: 09.00 – 17.00
Sunday: Unavailable

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