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15 Best Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes In Madeira

The best days out on the island.

The 15 best pico do arieiro & mountain hikes on Madeira, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a day to, and what each actually delivers on the ground.

15 Best Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes In Madeira

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Door-to-door transfer from Funchal and Caniço (and why it matters)
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

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1.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo on Madeira with door-to-door transfer from Funchal. Self-guided trail, 10 km.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Our driver Nuno came on time as indicated. 5:30am sharp!! That being said, don’t be late. The driving was smooth and he explained in detail where to go for sunrise and how to get to the PR 1 hike and then the PR 3 hike and the location of the pickup. I def recommend booking…”

2,798 reviewsFrom $37by Do it Madeira

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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Pico do Arieiro (1818m): The View That Makes the Drive Worth It
East Madeira Tours, Fanal Forest Tours, Funchal, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Santana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

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From Funchal: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail - Getting to the trail: pickup in Funchal and Caniço
Funchal, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

From Funchal: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail

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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers - Pickup From Funchal or Caniço: Why the Transfer Is Worth It
Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

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Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço - Price and what you actually get for $74.98
4x4 & Jeep Safari Tours, Full-Day, Funchal, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Safari, Santana Tours, Tour Reviews

Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

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5.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

Open-roof 4x4 safari through Madeira’s East with Pico do Areeiro views, a levada walk, Santana, rum tasting, and coastal lookouts.

★ 5.0

“Just a heads up for anyone planning a visit: the rum factory was closed when I arrived. It was a shame not to be able to tour it, so I'd recommend confirming their hours of operation in advance”

819 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $74.98by Safari Madeira

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From Funchal: Pico Arieiro Sunrise with Optional Breakfast - The sunrise stop: cold air, blankets, and where the tour goes next
Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

From Funchal: Pico Arieiro Sunrise with Optional Breakfast

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Funchal: Sunrise Pico do Arieiro & Ruivo/Larano HikeTransfer - Getting from Funchal without stress: how the transfers really work
Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Sunrise Pico do Arieiro & Ruivo/Larano HikeTransfer

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail - Pickup, timing, and what to wear before you even leave
Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

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8.Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

Watch sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, step on a glass platform, then hike the 7 km Larano Trail with a small-group morning push.

★ 4.8

“Rosbert was an amazing tour guide - so informative and attentive . We were unprepared for the cold at the sunrise and he was kind enough to provide spare sets of pants from the minibus- we know for next time not to wear shorts ! We learned many new interesting facts about Madeira and were…”

516 reviewsFrom $45by LizardCycles

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Canico, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Madeira: Sunrise Hike Transfer to Pico do Arieiro (PR1)

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Madeira: Pico do Arieiro Sunset with Optional Dinner - Getting to the mountains: pickup routes and minibus timing
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Madeira: Pico do Arieiro Sunset with Optional Dinner

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10.Madeira: Pico do Arieiro Sunset with Optional Dinner

Watch Madeira’s sunset from Pico do Arieiro with Funchal pickup, plus homemade dinner at an old mill on select nights.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic experience, our guide was very friendly and knowledgable. For the sunset tour we were the only two people and so it ended up being a private tour. The weather unfortunately meant we had low visibility, however we were provided a lovely meal and drinks (they provided a sparkling wine just for us) and we…”

430 reviewsFrom $51by Charismatic Mountain Tours

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Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer - Getting to the trailhead: pickup, briefing, and that 40-minute ride
Funchal, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer

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11.Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer

PR8 transfer on Madeira: easy pickup, a self-guided 3 km coastal hike to Ponta de São Lourenço, and epic views, wind included.

★ 4.9

“Fabio is a good driver with experiences and he knows almost every corner of Madeira. He pick up and drop off hikers without using navigation! Since he is local, he can answer all questions we have and also provide good recommendations”

392 reviews4 hoursFrom $35by Levadas In and Out

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer - Pickup, timing, and the small-van ride feel
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

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13.PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

Sunrise hike transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro with self-guided PR1/PR3, small-group pickup, maps, and return drop-off.

★ 5.0

“The whatsapp communication was excellent! Pour driver Pedro was very kind. The hike itself was unexpectedly in the rain, fog and windy, but it's nature so it happens. Great experience overall!”

299 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $39.92by Do It Madeira

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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4x4 - Eagles Rock, Porto da Cruz, and the sugar cane stop that breaks the drive
Full-Day, Madeira, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Santana Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

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14.Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

8-hour Open 4x4 tour from Funchal into UNESCO Laurisilva, Santana’s thatched homes, sugar cane stops, and high mountain viewpoints.

★ 4.8

“Fun day out with our guide. Well worth the money and so much to see. The views were spectacular. Loved off roading. Lunch was very good value. Would recommend this trip”

295 reviews8 hoursFrom $81by Green Devil Safari - open 4x4 tours

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Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk - Stop 1: Pico do Arieiro and the “giant sculpture” rock vibe
Madeira, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours

Madeira Peaks – Mountain Walk

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15.Madeira Peaks – Mountain Walk

Guided Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo mountain walk in Madeira with pickup from Funchal, big views, and flexible routing when trails close.

★ 5.0

“Sara was a was a wonderful guide. Managed our expectations throughout. White tough in parts but worth it. You have to have a reasonable level of fitness for it.”

293 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $52.02by Lido Tours

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