This Walk is the fastest and easiest way to get to the top of Madeira island.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 4 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Pickup from hotels in Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico and Funchal cruise ship port. Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Admire the view from Madeira Island's highest peak
- See stunning Landscapes
- Enjoy the altitude vegetation
Full description
This trail is the fastest and easiest way to get to the highest peak of Madeira Island, the Pico Ruivo standing at 1861 metres, it is six km of walking, three km one way and another three in return, with the duration of three hour return journey walking with a calm step down a very accessible path.
During the walk you will find the vegetation of altitude, and all the rock formation of volcanic origin in the highest peaks of the island, with several species of endemic flora of the island of Madeira. The arrival at Pico Ruivo has a superb view over Santana, the north coast and south coast of the island, which contrasts with the green of the forest and the blue of the sea and the sky.
Includes
- Transport
- Insurance
- Official Mountain Guide
- Pickup from hotels or lodgings in Funchal, Santa Cruz and Machico
- Food and Drink
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Important information
Know before you go
- For this walk it is necessary to take warm and impermeable clothing, in case the temperature changes quickly.
