{"id":"c5bd596c-cf51-40fd-86c5-54f4881a4568","island_id":null,"name":"PR1 Vereda Pico do Arieiro (Morning) Hiking Transfer","slug":"pico-do-arieiro-hiking-transfer","description":"The views from Pico do Areeiro are extraordinary at any hour, and the morning departure means a more reasonable alarm and the same dramatic mountain scenery. The transfer picks you up in Funchal or Caniço and brings you to Pico do Areeiro, where you start the full classic PR1: the ridge across to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest point at 1,862 metres, then the descent to Achada do Teixeira, where the driver collects you. Around 10 km and five hours on foot, self-guided, at your own pace. The full route reopened on 26 June 2026 and now runs every day, one way only, Areeiro to Ruivo. A hiking permit is required — €10.50 per person, booked in advance through SIMplifica. Full instructions are sent by email after booking.","short_description":"Self-guided PR1 from Pico do Areeiro, with shared hotel pickup and collection at Achada do Teixeira. The full classic route along the ridge to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest peak — around 10 km and five hours on foot, at your own pace. 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The driver and the folks on WhatsApp also helped with any additional information about the hikes. I recommend Do it Madeira and I will do the rest of the hikes they offer transfers to next times I visit Madeira.\n\nP.S. Madeira is now my most favorite vacation spot. It's uncannily beautiful, food is amazing and weather is like paradise.","time_ago":"7 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xrMWFFcGhhMGxEUm1kalRVRm9ZVEp5YkRCTlVFRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Katharina M","rating":5,"text":"I can only recommend Do it Madeira! I did 4 different hiking transfers with them, and all of them were a great experience. All the necessary information was sent via WhatsApp one day before the hike. Quick communication with Logan and Jessica even at night. They even found a solution for me to join my preferred hike even when it was originally booked out. The drivers/guides (especially Nuno and Christiano) were extremly nice and helpful , and also give good recommendations on what to do in Madeira. A great option for everyone who can't or doesn't want to rent a car in Madeira!","time_ago":"2 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tScFIzSkpXRVpxWW0xS2J6VTNNazlZUm1ONFkzYxAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"MSS","rating":5,"text":"We did 4 hikes with Do It Madeira and had an amazing experience from start to finish. Communication was always very clear, and any schedule changes were communicated immediately via WhatsApp, which made everything super smooth and stress-free.\n\nAll the guides were fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great recommendations that really enhanced our time in Madeira. Each hike was well-organized and enjoyable, and we felt well taken care of throughout.\n\nHighly recommend this company if you're looking to explore Madeira's incredible hiking trails!","time_ago":"9 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwVFZ6Vmtjbkp1TWpBMmRrUkRkRE5PYVhkWWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Panoraia Kalapotharakou","rating":5,"text":"We booked this activity as we wanted to do a bit of a mountain hiking and see some great views. The weather was not on our side and we weren’t comfortable to do the PR1 due to strong winds. So, we decided not to risk it. We did the PR3 which was a very lovely hike. The trail is relatively well marked but we used All Trails to make sure we were on the correct path. PR3 is a very quiet trail and peaceful. We love mountains and trees and rivers, so it was excellent for us. PR3 is not challenging, apart in some small parts. We got to see some cute donkeys at the end and also had great coffee/tea/cake/food at the cafe near the bottom of the trail.\nMiguel is a top guide and an excellent drive! Very professional! He thoroughly explained both PR1 and PR3 trails! He is polite and good natured (give him a pay rise please he is worth it)!\nWe totally recommend this activity and Miguel specifically!!","time_ago":"2 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxNGRtOWtiVlZwUVhabVdtRldRbFJLYlY5SlRHYxAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Jeff Perez","rating":5,"text":"We did the sunrise transfer and the organization of the company is great. Easy to contact, fast reply, and reliable. The drive suggested a perfect spot for the sunrise and provided local food recommendations as well. Our group did PR1 and PR3 which took about 5 hours. Definitely worth booking!","time_ago":"11 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJcnd4NnZtemJiSmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"}],"reviews_fetched_at":"2026-05-04T14:38:32.712Z"}}