Pico do Arieiro 4-Hour Private Excursion
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Pico do Arieiro 4-Hour Private Excursion

5/5

Excellent
10 reviews
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£66.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll embark on a scenic journey from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro
  • Terreiro da Luta (876m): Panoramic views of Funchal and surroundings.
  • You can soak in the breathtaking views from Pico do Arieiro, at 1800 m
  • It's an opportunity to experience Madeira's natural beauty and cultural heritage
  • You'll discover Camacha, the village where Portugal's first football match was played
What to expect

Discover our half-day private tour in our exclusive cabriolet vehicle, the only one model like this offering tours in Madeira.

You'll stop at Terreiro da Luta (876m) to admire peaceful panoramic views over Funchal.

Next, you visit the Ecological Park Interpretation Center, where you can explore a small nature museum and enjoy a short guided walk around the upper mountain streams that flow down to the city. This hidden gem offers ample opportunities for photography and relaxation. We continue to Pico do Arieiro (1,810 m), Madeira’s third-highest peak, where you’ll have time to explore its dramatic volcanic landscapes. You may also spot rare birds such as the Zino’s Petrel. On our descent, we pass through Camacha, the birthplace of football in Portugal, and visit a nearby section of the Levada da Serra to learn how Madeira’s water channels work — no hiking required. Our eco-friendly route avoids crowds and offers flexibility: we adapt timings and small detours to your interests, ensuring always a private experience.

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What's included
  • check Private transportation
  • check Private tour
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Driver guide
  • check Child seat
  • check Local guide
  • check Small group experience
  • check Insurance
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
The local operator offers pick-up and drop-off in Funchal, Caniço and Camara de Lobos. Please provide your pick-up location at checkout. On the day of your tour, please be in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This tour offers two types of vehicles: one for 3 and one for 4 passengers
  • For cruise ship passengers: meeting point outside the main cruise terminal, in front of the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum (approx. 10 min walk). Alternatively, provide your cruise ship name and arrival time for pick-up inside the terminal
  • Pick-up from accommodation is included in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos & Caniço. The car usually arrives about 10 minutes before your scheduled time

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking
  • Jacket (Madeira weather can change quickly)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat for sunny days
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Provider
Madeira 4 Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    Carters

    Verified booking

    5

    4 July 2025

    Travelled with family


    Our guide Ross was fantastic, very friendly and put us at ease straight away. It was like a day out with a friend. If you are thinking of taking this trip we would definitely recommend. No faults.. Thank you Ross

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    Angel

    Verified booking

    5

    6 June 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Guide arrived on time very knowledgeable

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    Fabian

    Verified booking

    5

    3 June 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Must-do tour to get a first impression of Madeira and visit some amazing places you would never find by yourself. Ross is a great guide and answers all questions you might have about Madeira during the drives and walkes but also gives you private time at the scenic places to enjoy those moments with your partner.

  • S

    Silvia

    Verified booking

    5

    28 March 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Es war eine schöne Tour. Ross war ein super Guide, der uns mit vielen Infos versorgt hat. Fahrzeug fasst max. 3 Leute, war sehr bequem. Tour ist auch für nicht ganz so fitte Menschen geeignet. Bei der kurzen Levadawanderung gibt es zwar ein paar Stufen, die aber sehr gut zu schaffen sind. Ross hat uns nach der Tour auf unseren Wunsch in Funchal abgesetzt und uns dort noch mit weiteren Tipps versorgt. Wir buchen nächstes Jahr wieder bei ihm. Können wir bestens empfehlen. Danke für die tolle Tour

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    Eric

    Verified booking

    5

    9 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

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    John

    Verified booking

    5

    28 December 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    Excellent value for money . Ross was very knowledgeable about the islands history and took us to some amazing places giving us detailed information on the history of each place and the island as a whole . There was a storm while up in mountains so it was impossible to see some of the amazing views so Ross took on a tour around Funchal which was much appreciated and very informative . I would recommend this tour as it is value for money and a great way to learn the history of the island , thanks

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