CLASSICS WITH A TWIST

64,90€ pP

55€ pP

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HIKING TRAIL CURRENTLY CLOSED
Pico Areeiro – Pico Ruivo – Achadas Teixeira - Santana

Pico Areeiro

Achadas Teixera

Pico Ruivo

Santana

Funchal Start|End (Meeting Point)

If you are looking for a great combination of hiking, culture, picnic and Poncha, this tour is for you! _Katrin

OUR ROUTE FOR THE DAY
Start: 09:00 | Duration: 7 hours*

COME AND CLIMB MADEIRA'S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN WITH US!

Hi Adrenaline Junkies! Ready? An adventure is waiting for you! If you are a young and young at heart explorer looking for thrills and insane views, this tour is made for you. Join us for an epic hiking adventure from Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo and climb the famous "Stairway to Heaven" with us. Ready to conquer the peaks, collect heartbeat moments and experience Madeira like never before?
We're kicking off one of the best Madeira tours with a pick-up at the meeting points in Funchal city center, Lido or Caniço. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Get Together and Wheat Coffee vibes
Let's get this adventure rolling with a Get Together bursting with excitement. While we explain the day's plan, energize yourself with a traditional wheat coffee (or of course a bica or garoto), a Madeira specialty that'll give you power for the day ahead.

Hiking Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo: conquer the peaks
We're setting out to conquer the challenging but oh-so-rewarding hike from Pico Areeiro (1) to Pico Ruivo (2). You can expect dramatic landscapes, a unique flora and a tour-experience which makes your friends green like envy.

Picnic Paradise at Pico Ruivo

We're not just about hiking, we're about enjoying every moment. Picture yourself having a picnic with local snacks amidst the stunning scenery of Pico Ruivo. Under the open sky, surrounded by nature, this is snacking in paradise.

Onwards to Achadas Teixeira: keep the momentum
We continue our adventure to Achadas Teixeira (3). Discover new landscapes and embrace the island's natural beauty.

Senhor Manuel's House: authentic Santana
As the hike concludes, our trusty van awaits. But we're not done yet! Our journey takes us to Senhor Manuel in Santana (4), where we have a peek into his traditional and authentic Madeira House.

Poncha Time: cheers to adventure!
Let's toast to an epic day! In true Heartbeat Madeira tours style, we'll hit up a local Poncha bar for a taste of the island's finest drink. The perfect way to celebrate our hike today.

Back to Funchal: new friends, new memories

We'll head back to Funchal. Your day doesn't have to end here, as we'll be happy to recommend our favourite poncha bars if you feel like having another drink with your tour buddies.

This is included

Transportation from meeting point in Funchal Center, Lido and Caniço
Local Driver/Guide
1 small water bottle (on the ride in the van)
Small picnic with local snacks
1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá) and one coffee (bica or garoto)
Insurance by local law
Flashlight
A lot of Heartbeat Moments :)

Please bring with you / not included

Hiking Gear, shoes and garment
We recommend another big bottle of water for the hike and some energy bars or snacks
Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to meeting point
Raincoat, warm clothing, sunscreen and a hat

Information about the tour

Duration tour: 7 hours*

Pick Up Caniço: 8:30*

Pick Up Funchal Center: 08:45*

Pick Up Funchal Lido: 09:00*

Languages: English, German.

A good level of fitness is recommended.

Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Participation from 16 years.

Please be aware that the weather in Madeira is unpredictable, it has a sub tropical climate and can change unexpectedly during the day. That means sometimes paths or places are closed by the local authorities or it might be too dangerous to do the originally planned trip. In these cases we are doing our best to inform you in time and offer you alternatives, but sometimes we need to be flexible on the tour day itself. What will never be missed is good mood and the beauty of the island - no matter what weather, we are sure you will enjoy this paradise!

*Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.