1 day

By walk

About this activity

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.

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Included

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

Not included

Food and drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
A moderate amount of walking is involved.
Not recommended for people people with fear of heights/vertigo.
Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots.
Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
It's mandatory to arrange a small picnic to carry with you along the day (you won't find anywhere else to buy food during the walk).

Features

Tourism

90%

Sport

45%

Cultural

35%

Adrenaline

25%

Reviews

5.0

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Irina I

5 | 2019-04-25

the guide and the driver were uplifting and responsible. My teenage daughter and myself have seen stunning landscapes and enjoyed friendly atmosphere of this walk (and this despite my default dislike for large groups). Highly recommend for people who like walking!

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Chris C

5 | 2018-03-28

The only way to see the peaks. Amazing geology. Lisa, our guide, was very knowledgeable and informative.

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