Pico Do Arieiro SUNRISE TRANSFER And Hike To Pico Ruivo (Return Included From Teixeira)

The number 1 hike of Madeira island.

Pico Ruivo, with 1862 meters of altitude is the highest mountain in Madeira Island, it is also the third highest mountain in all Portugal.

To access the peak you must arrive walking. The absolute best way is from Pico do Arieiro (the 3rd highest mountain on the island with 1810 meters of altitude).

It is popular for being the path in Madeira with the most breathtaking views and weather diversity along the hike.

You will feel that you walk “above the clouds” and on the challenging path you will find a few tunnel-walks and the famous “stairway to heaven”.

To end the hike easily, without walking the hard part twice, continue towards Achada do Teixeira. Pico Ruivo is not car accessible.

✅ Shared budget transfer on schedule.
✅ Vehicle: 9 seater minivan (driver + 8 customers).
✅ A/C in all rows. Comfortable, clean and new minivans.
✅ Return included.
✅ Pick-up and drop-off at your door (anywhere in Funchal or Caniço) or máx. 3 min. walk away for small streets.
✅ Much shorter transportation time than bigger vehicles.

Your transfer includes pick-up and drop-off at your door anywhere in Funchal* or Caniço.

We will arrive at Pico Do Arieiro before the sunrise so that you appreciate this unforgettable landscape before your hike.

After your hike to Pico Ruivo, we will pick you in Achada Do Teixeira, which is the end point of the hike, at the set time to take you back to your accommodation or arranged point.

*The Monte area is limited. Please check:

picotransfers.com/pick-up-drop-off/

There is also info on the link above about coming to an arranged pick-up point from the east or west by rented car, bus or taxi.

Duration: 4h45m or 5h00m (depending on the temperature of the day). We will inform the schedule in the pick-up message the day before.
Difficulty: medium-hard.
Total distance: around 10,5 km.
Maximum altitude: 1862 m.
Minimum altitude: 1542 m.

Please expect low temperatures and normal conditions for the altitude. Especially in autumn and winter, possible rain/drizzle.

From October to February: 0°C to 5°C.
From March to June: 5°C to 15°C.
From July to September: 15°C to 25°C.

Remember that the altitude changes the temperature. It is NOT the same as in Funchal.

Please, be well-prepared. Sunrise, views and good weather are NOT guaranteed.

We inform that the government has put in place a 3 € fee per person per hike for all the hikes in the island. Which must be paid on site with a QR code at the entrance of the hike.

✅ Between 1,5 and 2 liters of water per person.
✅ Lunch pack/snacks.
✅ 50 cents coins for toilets.
✅ Rain cover.
✅ Flashlight/smartphone.
✅ For autumn, winter and spring: waterproof winter jacket/clothes and hiking boots for better grip (it can be slippery).
✅ For spring and summer: sunscreen and a hat.

Funchal/Caniço pick-up between: 5:00 to 5:50
(Possible gap. Pick-up lasts between 15 and 30 min.)

40 minutes drive up to Pico Do Arieiro (start point of the hike)

Sunrise time: 7:00 to 7:20 depending on the day (arrival around 45 minutes before)

Partial hike PR1: 2:00 hours
Hike PR3: 3:00 hours

Ecological Park pick-up: 12:10 to 12:30 (depending on the schedule of the day)

20 minutes drive to Caniço/Funchal.

Drop-off between: 12:30 – 14:20
(Possible gap. Drop-off lasts between 15 and 30 min.)

Funchal/Caniço pick-up between: 5:00 to 5:30
(Possible gap. Pick-up lasts between 15 and 30 min.)

40 minutes drive up to Pico Do Arieiro (start point of the hike)

Sunrise time: 7:00 to 7:20 depending on the day (arrival around 40 minutes before)

Partial hike PR1: 2:00 hours

Pico Do Arieiro return pick-up: 9:10 to 9:30 (depending on the schedule of the day)

40 minutes drive to Caniço/Funchal.

Drop-off between: 9:50 – 10:30
(Possible gap. Drop-off lasts between 15 and 30 min.)

Please check the pages:

picotransfers.com/weather-policies/

picotransfers.com/cancelation-policies/

We DO NOT recommend this hike for kids.

Kids attending MUST HAVE hiking experience and a good fitness level.

Kids should not be left unattended for a split second on any hike.

By booking, the parents or the person in charge, acknowledge to take 100% responsibility for the kid(s).

We will notify your exact time of pick-up, details and temperature during the hike the day before your transfer before 19:00 h via WhatsApp or email.

Where to find clothes for low temperature?: DECATHLON store (Google Maps) in the center of Funchal or São Martinho.

If you have more questions, please check our FAQ page or Contact Us.