Madeira s højeste toppe
Beskrivelse
Gå mellem Madeiras højeste toppe! Starter hos Pico do Areeiro, inden for kort afstand kommer vi på belvedere Ninho da Manta (Buzzard's Nest). Fra denne platform kan man se dalen Fajã da Nogueira, hvor der opdrættes nogle manxskælv (Puffinus puffinnus), São Roque do Faial og en stor del af det centrale bjergkæde. For at nå Pico Ruivo i 1862m, skal vi gå rundt Pico das Torres op ad en stejl skråning af trin skåret i klippen og derefter ned, den sværeste del af dette spor er den endelige stigning til Shelter på Pico Ruivo. Men tanken om at nå øens højeste punkt er en drivkraft. Fra Pico Ruivo-huset fører stien til Achada do Teixeira-parkeringspladsen, hvor man kan se "Homem em pé" (Standing Man), en basaltrockformation, der er fundet på vej ned ad bakken, efter at du har passeret ly på Achada do Teixeira .
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Starten på turen er ved Pico do Arieiro, det højeste punkt, der er tilgængeligt i bil på Madeira med enestående udsigt
Pico Ruivo, Madeiras højeste punkt på 1862m
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Vi samler gæster, der bor mellem Santa Cruz, Funchal og Camara de Lobos gratis og tilbyder pickups uden for dette område mod et gebyr. Vi bekræfter afhentningstid og beliggenhed, når vi har modtaget din reservation
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- Ved bestilling skal Krydstogtsskibspassagerer give følgende oplysninger ved reservation: skibs navn, dockingstid, afgangstid og ombordstigningstid
- Kan drives af en flersprogede guide
- Varigheden af overførsler er omtrentlig, den nøjagtige varighed afhænger af tidspunktet på dagen og trafikforholdene
- Fungerer under alle vejrforhold, bedes du klæde dig passende
Anmeldelser(49)
I think it’s safe to say this tour exceeded all our expectations! After realising we weren’t able to get PR1 tickets ourselves as they were sold out we decided to book this tour as it said they sorted the tickets (which they did!) We were picked up in Funchal and driven to the start point. Our guide Thiago was friendly and informative but not overbearing and got the balance spot on! The views were incredible along the way despite it being a bit cloudy at both peaks and we saw so much along the way. Couldn’t have enjoyed it more!
We booked a hike but it was cancelled due some car problems. They offered us a another hike a couple days later: "split walk" to The Peaks (Pico do Arieiro – Pico Ruivo). Communication was poor. They did not answer to WA messages nor send us the confirmation e-mail as they promiced. So we waited 2 days and were not sure if the hike was really booked for us. The Peaks and the views were great, but the guide did not walk with the group. The only information he gave us was where to start a hike and where is the toilet. So the guide did not bring anything extra to this hike and we could have just done this same hike all by our selves. At Pico do Arieiro few young girls went to the wrong path and rest of the group waited them quite a while in the bus. This would not happened, if the guide would have walked with the group instead of just sitting and waiting for us at the starting point. Thank you for the car driver, he did his job well.
HI, there must be some mistake as the last message we have is "perfect, thanks" ... We can´t accept responsibility for our guests´ behaviour and Nordic cultures and social behaviour is different from southern european. It is this diversity that makes tourism fantastic and group tours interesting. Unfortunately there were three guests that "wondered off" and the guide had to go and recall them, which unfortunately delayed the whole group. All guides, who walk with the group, naturally like to end the tour with the same number of participants, so leaving guests behind isn´t an option! I hope you will enjoy your next tours and also flow better,
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.
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.
I booked a hiking tour to Pico do Arieiro on 25 September, and I have to say it was one of the most disappointing travel experiences I’ve ever had. This was meant to be a highlight of our trip and, being our last day in Madeira, we would have much preferred to spend the time on another activity had we known how unpleasant the experience would be. From the start, the guide was unfriendly and dismissive. When I asked his name at the beginning, he ignored me and jokingly said “Speedy Gonzales.” Throughout the hike he appeared disinterested, rushed us constantly, and made little effort to create a positive or inclusive experience. (He appeared to hate his job) The pace was not adjusted for the group, despite this being advertised as suitable for all fitness levels. Several people struggled to keep up. In fact 7 of the 13 in the group was 2mins late to meet back ant the bottom of the first peak and he left us behind. When we caught up to him he shouted us and complained to the other guests. It was so unpleasant and rushed - and my friend injured her ankle while hurrying down so ended up taking longer because of him rushing us. We had no real chance to enjoy the views or take in the surroundings, which defeats the whole purpose of a hike in such a beautiful location. At the second peak, we were given just 45 minutes for the climb and return, despite the large crowds and narrow paths. When my friend hesitated due to safety, the guide raised his voice and told her we should stay behind because he would leave without us. This was unnecessarily aggressive and made us feel extremely unwelcome. What made the situation worse was the clear difference in how we were treated compared to others. We were the only non-white participants on the bus, and the guide and driver were warm, friendly, and chatty with everyone else, yet consistently rude, dismissive, and unwilling to engage with us. At the end of the tour, they didn’t even offer a basic goodbye – instead, we were hurried out of the vehicle, which left us with the impression of discriminatory behaviour. It is disheartening and frankly unacceptable that, in an industry built on hospitality and cultural exchange, such unprofessional and discriminatory behaviour still occurs. This experience has left us with a very negative impression of your company and of Madeira, which is incredibly sad given how beautiful this island is. I hope you take this feedback seriously, both in addressing the conduct of this particular guide and driver (as he was extremely aggressive with us when we were last left in the vehicle - as they dropped us -3 females - off last) and in reviewing how you ensure respectful, inclusive experiences for all your guests.
As per e-mail, we are waiting for your reservation confirmation - so we can only conclude you did not book with Nature Meetings! Our guides and drivers are outstanding, and the reviews demonstrate that ... we also expect guests to be outstanding and respectfull of both other guests in the guided walking group tours and out drivers and guides. Respect is a reciprical ...
Having booked this hike for months, we were rather disappointed to find that the ‘stairway to heaven’ walk was actually closed last year??!!! What were we paying for??? It turns out that a ‘full’ day tour was actually half a day. The bizarre route up the mountain, off scale, was incredibly difficult, so much so that we abandoned the rest of the walk. The guide was not in the least bit interested. Advice to those booking this trip - don’t!!! £75 for a mini bus is extortionate. Find your own way and pay €3 to do the proper walk.
All reservations for the Peaks are informed of the alternative routes being operated on diferent days, namely: - Picaroto - Pico Ruivo only (T,W,F, Sa) - Stairway - Arieiro - Pedra Rija / Stairway - Poiso (W, Sa) - Split walk (Th, Su) The Peaks is the most challenging walk in Madeira, not because of the distance, but the challenging ascent and descent and guests are expected to be in good fitness to do the walk and/or alternative routes. The tour booked is a group tour - we do also offer private tours ... whict cost 15 - 20x more. We did not receive any reqyest to alter o cancel the reservation, so assumed you accepted the alternative, as almost all guests accept and enjoy. Guest join our walks for various reasons including: for the physical challange, the information shared by the guide, the comfort and safety of walking with a guide, the group experience, the convinience of pickup/transfer and others. We are sorry you did not seem to enjoy the experience and are taking action on how to improve the descriptions whilst the route is closed as well as attention by guides.
I booked a hike from Pico Ariero to Pico Ruivo as offered on the Get my Guide site. This was advertised as a moderate hike which having read reviews of I was capable of doing. Cancellation is 24 hours prior to the hike so I was disappointed to receive an email that did not give us to time to cancel telling me the hike route was changed due to fires the previous year. The hike should not still be being offered if it cannot be completed. The change meant we did not see The Stairway to Heaven and the guide appeared to have added on an hours very hard (his words and the other hikers) mountainous climb with no view up to the start of Pico Ruivo. We stopped in a lay-by to be taken to a boulder led bush lined trail. I confess to find it very challenging and fell a few minutes behind the group, the guide did not check on me at all and strode ahead at the front with no input into the hike or group. Once the first part was completed I was upset that I had not been given a chance to change to a different hike and by the lack of any communication from the guide. They should have given me notice with enough time I could change the hike and they should not be offering hikes that no longer are possible. Everyone on my trip had booked to see Pico Arieiro. Very disappointing with a guide that has no interest in the people he is leading and a company that is not honest in what they are offering.
All reservations for the Peaks are informed of the alternative routes being operated on diferent days, namely: - Picaroto - Pico Ruivo only (T,W,F, Sa) - Stairway - Arieiro - Pedra Rija / Stairway - Poiso (W, Sa) - Split walk (Th, Su) The Peaks is the most challenging walk in Madeira, not because of the distance, but the challenging ascent and descent and guests are expected to be in good fitness to do the walk and/or alternative routes. We are in the process of updating options on GYG, which can take longer than desired. Unfortunately you don´t say which day you joined us, which on top of the physical challenge, the weather, typical for winter/spring time of year may not be the most enjoyable. The tour booked is a group tour - we do also offer private tours ... whict cost 15 - 20x more. We did not receive any reqyest to alter o cancel the reservation, so assumed you accepted the alternative, as almost all guests accept and enjoy. Guest join our walks for various reasons including: for the physical chllange, the information shared by the guide, the comfort and safety of walking with a guide, the group experience, the convinience of pickup/transfer and others. We are sorry you did not seem to enjoy the experience and are taking action on how to improve the descriptions whilst the route is closed as well as attention by guides. Since we don´t have information about this reservation, we can only follow up through this channel.
The PR1 route remains closed, so we were offered an alternative to access Pico Ruivo from the north and then walk back to Teixeira. This walk ended up being considerably shorter than we were expecting, obviously if the route is closed, it is closed and there's nothing the tour company can do. Although I did expect the amount of time of the walk to be comparible. The guide added very little to the experience (it felt like the very bare minimum), he didn't seem to like people very much- perhaps he is fed up of people turning up in jeans and tracksuits with inappropriate shoes and not equipped for any kind of mountain conditions? We had booked this well in advance to celebrate a birthday and really wanted to complete a long challenging walk which we didn't get, so we have had a mediocre day. Mountain microclimate being what they are also mean we didn't get good views, again can't be helped and I've tried to be objective in the score. Perhaps the conditions today and the group of people made the guide decide it was best for the group to do a short walk? There was also an issue with the minibus which appeared to be overheating so we had to stop twice whilst this was addressed on the way out, the bus did get us back without foing into limp mode again but there was quite a lot of nasty fumes coming into the vehicle. All in all, pretty average and not what we wanted from the day.
Thank you for your objective review, which in less than great weather and a guide who has eventually reached the limit of his patients with guests turning up in inadaquete equipment, we accept the review gracefully. All reservations for the Peaks, whils tthe route remains closed, are informed of the alternative routes being operated on diferent days, namely: - Picaroto - Pico Ruivo only (T,W,F, Sa) - Stairway - Arieiro - Pedra Rija / Stairway - Poiso (W, Sa) - Split walk (Th, Su) We are in the process of updating descriptions to reflect thise options, which can take longer than desired to be approved by the platforms. We are sorry you did not enjoy the experience and the walk was shorter than desired and we are taking action on how to improve both the descriptions whilst the route is closed as well as attention by guides. Please do reach out to us by email on your next visit
Great walk with knowledgeable and really pleasant guide (Bruno). Due to recent fires some areas closed. Walk through the forest at the end to fill the time not really necessary. More time spent at summit would have been beneficial.
Challenging at times but a very enjoyable and rewarding experience and the views are to die for! The tour guide was also very helpful :)
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.
