Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk

Highlights

Hassle-free trip with hotel pickup and drop-off included
Access amazing panoramic views from Pico Ruivo
Great for nature lovers—visit an ancient heather forest

Summary

Your tour begins with pickup at your hotel or pre-arranged meeting point at around 9am. This walk will give you a more complete picture of the real beauty of this island. Rock formations seem to want to reach heaven like giant sculptures. Throughout the entire tour the views are simply breathtaking. A profusion of unique plants make this place their natural habitat. Near Vereda do Pico Ruivo, you'll walk through the oldest heather forest. These ancient trees are many hundreds of years old and were already there when Zarco discovered and landed on the island for the first time. Pico Ruivo (the highest point on the island) is only a footstep away – be delighted and amazed with the magnificent views over the island. Your tour concludes with hotel dropoff at approximately 5pm.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Spend time outdoors and get active on this Madeira Peaks mountain adventure. Discovering Madeira’s scenery with a guide means you won’t have to worry about getting lost, as your guide takes care of the navigating. Explore an ancient heather forest, see spectacular rock formations, and admire the views from Vereda do Pico Ruivo.

What’s included?

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel (or pre-arranged meeting point) pickup and drop-off in Funchal
Mountain walking tour
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

We will keep 70% of the capacity of our vehicles and avoid mass tourism. Face masks are available for sale in our offices or please bring your own.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Lido Tours

About operator:

Over the past 20 years, Lido Tours has been Madeira's leading Island Tour Operator. We are a local company in business since 1996 and we are proud to be one of the oldest tour operators with a variety of tours walks and every leisure activity in Madeira Island. We have been making changes in our travel agency thru the years adapting ourselves, in order to provide our costumers with the best choice of products. Whilst staying in Madeira, try our variety of Tours and walks activities, ask us about our holiday destinations and all that we can offer for your next holiday.