Pico Arieiro To Pico Ruivo/With Trail entry Fee Included PR 1 + 1.2

By Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks · listed in Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hikes with transport

Our take

I'd book this for a Sunday hike if you want the trail fees covered. You walk with a guide in a group of up to 20 people.

The route leads from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo through tunnels and steep sections. You then follow PR1.2 down to Achada do Teixeira. Pickup is included from central Funchal and its main tourist area. Hotels in Caniço de Baixo and Garajau are also covered.

The trip runs on Sundays at 09:00. A closure can change part or all of the walking route. Check the planned route for your date before booking.

Pico Arieiro To Pico Ruivo/With Trail entry Fee Included PR 1 + 1.2
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Trip type
Shared trip with places seen on the way
Duration
8 hours
Listed group limit
up to 20 people
Price
from €65 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Rating
4.58/5 from 65 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.5 from 28 reviews
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Details as of
13 September 2026

Before you book

  • Book for ages 7 and over.
  • You'll need at least moderate fitness.
  • A closure can change part or all of the walking route.
  • Meet in Funchal if you're staying outside the pickup area.
  • Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
  • At least one traveller aged 7 or over per booking, up to 20 people per booking.

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Programme

  1. Pass Pico do Arieiro on foot
  2. Continue on foot past Pico Ruivo
  3. Follow PR1.2 down to Achada do Teixeira
What the operator writes about each stop
  1. Pico do Arieiro

    The Pico do Arieiro Pike, 1818 meter high, is the third highest summit in the Island of Madeira. It is highly advised to climb all the way up to the top of this mountain to enjoy the great beauty of the volcanic landscape and its wonderful views.

  2. Pico Ruivo

    This is as good as it gets! This walk will give you 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.

Included

  • Entrance fees

Meeting point, pickup and return

Central Funchal, Caniço de Baixo and Garajau. 98 pickup points listed by the operator.

** IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PICK-UPS ** Please note that pick-ups are available from Funchal city centre and the main tourist area. We also provide pick-up from hotels in Caniço de Baixo and Garajau. If your accommodation is not within these areas, we will direct you to the nearest meeting point in Funchal.

Schedule and confirmation

Usual timetable: Sun, at 09:00. Check your date when you book.

Instant confirmation. Book at least 1 day 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

The operator's conditions, as written

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • If the route is closed due to landslides, other natural factors, or safety reasons, the hiking route may be partially or fully diverted to an alternative path
  • Children over 5 years
  • Adult rate: ages 7 to 99

Ratings by source

4.58/5 from 65 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.5 from 28 reviews.

Review counts by star, per source
SourceAverageReviews54321
Viator4.528196111
Tripadvisor4.737304201

Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.

From the operator

In Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks's own words, from the Viator listing.

Note: If the track is closed due to landslides, other natural factors or safety reasons, the track may be partially or completely deviated to an alternative path.

This hike connects two of the tallest peaks of Madeira Island. This is a stunning route, which includes tunnels and a few stretches with steep rises and descents, offering fabulous views of the island’s central massive.

It is also possible to observe several birds, some of which are exclusive to Macaronesia, such as the canary of the land (Serinus canaria), the petty of the field (Anthus berthelottii madeirensis) and the andorinhão-da-serra (Apus unicolor).

Near the Pico Ruivo shelter is the track PR 1.2, which leads to the Achada do Teixeira. Already at Achada do Teixeira you can see the basaltic rock formation known as “Man in Foot”, located in the descent after passing through the shelter of Achada do Teixeira.

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Who checked this

Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026. Trail rules and fees come from the IFCN FAQ on classified routes, updated 2 June 2026.

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