Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk
By Lido Tours · listed in guided levada walks in Madeira
This is a demanding mountain day for walkers with a high level of fitness. The 10 km route takes in Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo. It is not recommended if you have vertigo.
The guide leads you through heather forest near Pico Ruivo. Pickup and return transport in Funchal are included. Food and drinks cost extra. Government fees also cost extra.
Ask about pickup in Caniço or Câmara de Lobos before booking. Guests in the Lido area meet at the Monumental Lido office. If bad weather cancels the walk you get another date or a full refund.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Departure
- FunchalMeeting point and check-in below
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 16 people
- Price
- from €48 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.83/5 from 295 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 99 reviews
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- This walk is not recommended with limited mobility or for wheelchair users.
- Each booking needs someone aged 12 or over.
- Bring a picnic. There is nowhere to buy food during the walk.
- Wear shoes with grip or hiking boots. Bring clothes for changing weather.
- Check your pickup message the day before the walk.
- Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
- At least one adult (12+) per booking, up to 16 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickup from Hotel | Includes pickup from Hotel: Includes pickup from Hotels or pre-arranged meeting points in the Funchal area Pickup included | €48 per adult | Portuguese, German, Spanish, French, English |
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Programme
- Walk at Pico do Arieiro for about 2 hours
- Walk at Pico Ruivo for about 2 hours
- Follow Vereda do Pico Ruivo for about 2 hours
What the operator writes about each stop
- 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
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.
- Vereda do Pico Ruivo
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.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Hotel (or pre-arranged meeting point) pickup and drop-off in Funchal
- Professional guide
- 10 Km Mountain walking tour
Paid separately
- Food and drinks
- Government fees
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 114 pickup points listed by the operator.
Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible. Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel. For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido. Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.
At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal Show in Google Maps
Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: Wed, Sat, at 08:30. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 2 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip. Then you get another date or a full refund.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers 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).
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 11
- Adult rate: ages 12 to 99
Ratings by source
4.83/5 from 295 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.8 from 99 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.8 | 99 | 89 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.8 | 196 | 174 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Lido Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
This is as good as it gets! 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. In springtime these plants proudly dress themselves in a myriad of colours, displaying their fragile flowers for all to see.
Near Pico Ruivo we 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.
A fascinating walk with breathtaking landscapes designed for true explorers!
Alternatives in the same collection
- Walk with a local€2 dearer · 4 hours shorter · 6 people at most · from €50 per adult
- Levada da Referta - Castelejo€13 cheaper · 6 hours shorter · from €35 per adult
- Larano Walking Tour€3 cheaper · 3 hours 30 minutes shorter · from €45 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Every detail on this page comes from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
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