Madeira s highest Peaks

Funchal, Portugal

7 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Madeira is home to mighty peaks and deep valleys, with winding hiking routes leading to soaring mountain summits—but knowing the best trails takes local knowledge. On this trekking adventure, leave the map behind and follow your guide along rugged routes to high peaks including Pico Ruivo and the Ninho da Manta. Enjoy panoramic views over the Fajã da Nogueira valley and spot native bird life in the skies—with round-trip travel from your Funchal hotel included.

Hit the summits of soaring peaks including the Ninho da Manta with no map needed
Sweeping views across the Fajã da Nogueira valley
Spot native birdlife in its natural habitat
Hassle-free round-trip travel from your hotel in Funchal

What's Included

Certified driver and experienced mountain guide.
Transfer to and from walk.
Insurance according to Portuguese legislation

Drinks and food
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We collect guests staying between Santa Cruz, Funchal and Camara de Lobos for free and offer pickups outside this area fo a fee. We will confirm pickup time and location once we received your reservation

Meeting point

Funchal, Funchal, Madeira, Madeira Islands

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Pico do Arieiro

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pico Ruivo

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.1

based on 47 reviews

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it's a bait and switch. actual hikes are different

Steffen_S, Dec 2025

The advertised route is closed. Has been closed for months. Will remain closed for months. So upon booking you get the choice between two significantly shorter and less interesting hikes instead.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. The PR1 trail between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo is indeed closed by the local authorities and has been for several months. This closure is clearly beyond the control of any tour operator. According to the latest official information, the reopening is not expected before April 2026. For this reason, we operate alternative high-mountain routes, which are communicated to all guests before the tour takes place, including in the booking confirmation email. Guests are informed in advance of the route change and may decide whether to proceed or not. We regret that the alternative route did not meet your expectations, but we categorically do not operate a “bait and switch” model. We aim to remain fully transparent and compliant with local regulations while continuing to offer safe access to Madeira’s high-altitude landscapes. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to improve how this information is presented to avoid any misunderstanding in the future.

Breathtaking Alternative Hike Die to Fires

BelenResendez, Aug 2024

Unfortunately due to the firesi wasn’t able to do the peak to peak. I was devastated because that was the whole point of my trip, but it gives me an excuse to come back. They offered an alternative tour of the Larano walk and it was absolutely beautiful! I had a blast and the views were incredible! It was just the right amount of information and just peaceful walking/hiking. Highly recommend this group for all of your hiking/walking tours.

Nice hike, great views!

Katarzyna_S, Apr 2022

Nice hike, great views! Nice atmosphere, not difficult walk if you have experience in hiking, for beginners could be challenging. I recommend this trip.