Achada do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo in Madeira (PR1.2) - Hiking Tour
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Achada do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo in Madeira (PR1.2) - Hiking Tour
By Madeira Adventure Kingdom
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Ages 6-65, max of 15 per group
Duration: 6h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Official mountain guide
- Insurance (According to Portuguese law)
- Transportation (Center of Funchal and Caniço)
What's not included- A 3€ cash fee, paid to the guide, helps preserve and maintain the trail and its natural surroundings
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pickup is included for guests staying at the designated hotels. We advise you to be ready and waiting in the hotel reception area 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our guides will wait approximately 5 minutes for each guest. Look out for our vans, which can be either white (smaller) or grey (larger). We strive to ensure a smooth and timely start to your adventure, though external delays can occur. If that happens, you will be updated on the day. One day before the activity, we may adjust the pickup time for your convenience.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Plaza Madeira, Rua Dr. Brito Câmara 9, São Martinho, 9000-039 Funchal, Portugal
- Funchal Cable Car, Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses, 9060-190 Funchal, Portugal
- Continente Modelo Santana, Sítio do Barreiro, 9230-085 Funchal, Portugal
- Viewpoint of Nazareth, R. dos Estados Unidos da América 46, São Martinho, 9000-673 Funchal, Portugal
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12964P17- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Health and Fitness: This tour involves a 2 hour moderate hike with ups, downs, and stairs. It requires a moderate level of fitness and is not suitable for individuals with severe health issues or limited mobility.
- Rain or Shine: This tour is subject to the unpredictable weather conditions typical at high altitudes. We will proceed as long as it's safe to do so. However, due to rapidly changing weather, we may need to cancel or make an alternative hike if conditions become too hazardous. Your safety is our priority.
- Cancellation Policy: No refunds are provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity's start time
- Breakfast: Ensure you have a hearty breakfast before embarking on the activity to keep your energy levels high throughout the hike.
- It might be possible to buy food and drinks before the hike, but this is not guaranteed. Please bring your own refreshments and do not count on purchasing them along the way
- Multilingual Guide: Your tour may be led by a guide fluent in multiple languages. While we do our best to provide a guide who speaks your preferred language, this is not always guaranteed. In such cases, the tour will be conducted in English.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12964P17
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- hanetsu0 contributionsTop adventure !!We did another route as PR1 was closed. The route was quite challenging with uphill/stairs. It was doable for all ages with good basic condition. Nice guides, who told about Madeiran nature. It was possible to go on your own pace. Definitely worth going with a guide!Written January 11, 2025
- miabX2015HT0 contributionsSpectacular views with a great guideThe tour was fantastic, big thanks to Martha who is so passionate and lovely and really looked after everyone. I would highly recommend!!!Written December 27, 2024
- jennifermO8433IZ0 contributionsDecember 3, 2024Samuel, was patient, and knowledgeable. We had a very diverse group with all abilities. He knew when to show us the amazing views, made us feel secure and safe on this hike.Gave us information on vegetation, also gave us details and information on our travels to the hike. The hike was not simple, lots of steps, lots of narrow passages, the sun gets very hot during the trek.Well worth it,I would go again.Written December 6, 2024
- 537tarung0 contributionsAmazing canyoning being beginnerIt was awesome,amazing and fantabulous for the beginners, my guide adgar and lisandro were amazing. A must do activity when you are in MadeiraWritten December 2, 2024
- hansphviid0 contributionsSuper TourA very good tour to the 25 Fontaines wot incredibly nature, and Martha is just a SUPER GUIDE, awys smiling and easy to talk withWritten November 17, 2024
- Sox20010 contributionsReally enjoyed the trip.Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient tour guide. Respectful and told us lots about Madeira and its fauna and flora. (Thanks Ruben). Minibus had air con and was sensibly driven. Really enjoyed the trip. Thank you.Written November 9, 2024
- 1234karheart0 contributionsGreat walkGreat walk with a great guide (Ruben). Without a guide it would have been easy to go off track, as there were alternative routes crossing (signs were available, however). It was comforting to have a guide to point to where we were going. Great drive to and from the levada. Felt safe with driver Miguel. The roads are quite steep so I wouldn’t want to drive myself.Written November 8, 2024
- klhoffmannova0 contributionsTop experienceProfessional approach of the company and lecturers Fillipo and Edgar. Thank you for few hours of adventure. Take all my moneyWritten October 8, 2024
- Daydream7794480 contributionsNot the best walk we have experiencedIt all felt rushed, no access to the waterfall due to risk of landslide unless you do so at your own risk. Not the best view along the 2 hour walk along the levada. You double back in yourself seeing not a lot of the same view.Written October 7, 2024
- Road248848712520 contributionsGreat day out!Samuel was a very informative guide. Our group had several age ranges and he made sure everyone was included and looked after. From when we were picked up to the end of the day our guide was imparting his knowledge of the island to us all.Written October 6, 2024
- demesnex0 contributionsLovely levada walkVery busy but a very fun hike. Highly recommend! Lovely cafe near the start. Waterfalls are popular and get very busy however we still really enjoyed ourselves.Written October 3, 2024
- PetraPokorna190 contributionscanyoingI was a reat experience for all of us, I would like to try it again! Nice and helpful and patient guides. I will highly recommend it to everybody who wants to do something special in their holiday.Written October 1, 2024
- Zinndrella0 contributionsBeautiful way to see nature in MadeiraWe had such a lovely time canyoning with Madeira Adventures. The day was well explained and structured. Safety was covered in the briefing and individually before any rappel. The surroundings were absolutely beautiful, so green and lots of waterfalls. Highlight was definitely abseiling a little, before ziplining down to a pool. Thankyou so much for a wonderful trip. Totally recommend for your trip to Madeira! (Take 5€ cash for renting of canyoning shoes)Written September 25, 2024
- czosnekm0 contributionsLevel 1 (easy)Cool adventure, but a bit too easy. Instructors very kind and funny. Full Equipment and safety featuresWritten September 19, 2024
- Voyager550170305830 contributionsTop notch!I walked 25 fontes route and the new Stairway to Heaven route on different days. Both fantastic. Really, really excellent guides shared plenty of knowledge along the way. I particularly enjoyed the Stairway to Heaven for the vistas above the cloud lines across incredible peaks. As well as these two hikes, I took a sunset catamaran trip, a jeep tour and a mini bus tour. All activities were well organised and all communication at the organising stage when I had questions, and during when a change needed to be made the day before, was efficient and super friendly. All in all, Madeira Adventure Kingdom helped maximise the enjoyment and fun of my island holiday. I recommend highly.Written September 18, 2024
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Joanna R
Athens, Greece135 contributions
Feb 2020
Everything was well organized, from the pick-up point, the stops and of course the walking tour itself. The mountain guide and the driver were very friendly and informative and the whole group was safe during the activities. The route itself is easy to moderate-it has a lot of stairs- but we had a lot of stops to see the view.
Written March 3, 2020
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience with us at Madeira Adventure Kingdom. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures. Safe travels and see you soon!
Written May 25, 2024
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Stojan T
Winterthur, Switzerland31 contributions
I have organised this tour (Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo than down to Achada do Texeira) in advance from Switzerland, my contact was André who's informations were always up to date. The tour was rescheduled several times due to bad weather, I was always informed in a timely fashion. Just one day before it was finally to take place, a landslide caused the closure of the Areeiro to Ruivo path. I was promptly offered an alternative of Ach.do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo and back to which a
I agreed. I was picked up next morning by Fabio, the mountain guide and Claudio, the driver. Both turned out to be great guys who went out of their way to accommodate my every wish, stopping often in the middle of the road to let me make the pictures. Fabio was a source of endless information about the Island, its history, people, geology, flora and fauna, he was
simply fascinating to listen to!
The hike up the mountain went without a hitch, Claudio,the driver accompanied us. Both of them adapted their pace to mine and were helpful in every possible way, especially on the way back when I was getting tired. We waited on the top for as long as wanted for the clouds to dissipate which unfortunately happened only to a small degree. In spite of that, it was a glorious day for me in the company of two very competent and friendly guys who I can recommend unreservedly.
I agreed. I was picked up next morning by Fabio, the mountain guide and Claudio, the driver. Both turned out to be great guys who went out of their way to accommodate my every wish, stopping often in the middle of the road to let me make the pictures. Fabio was a source of endless information about the Island, its history, people, geology, flora and fauna, he was
simply fascinating to listen to!
The hike up the mountain went without a hitch, Claudio,the driver accompanied us. Both of them adapted their pace to mine and were helpful in every possible way, especially on the way back when I was getting tired. We waited on the top for as long as wanted for the clouds to dissipate which unfortunately happened only to a small degree. In spite of that, it was a glorious day for me in the company of two very competent and friendly guys who I can recommend unreservedly.
Written June 5, 2022
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience with us at Madeira Adventure Kingdom. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures. Safe travels and see you soon!
Written May 25, 2024
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Philip B
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Family
Superb experience, many thanks to Rubin, our extremely knowledgeable, friendly and multi lingual guide explaining safety, our route, the travel to and from our climb, island history; information regarding flora and fauna. Pick up from and return to our hotel was on time and perfect, a clean comfortable mini bus. We chose an option for a tuna salad for lunch, this was extremely tasty, an excellent portion size with water, juice, pastel de nata and chocolate.
Written July 30, 2024
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Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with Madeira Adventure Kingdom and appreciated the expertise of our mountain guide. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures.
Written August 6, 2024
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Brett P
Swindon, UK4 contributions
Tour was cancelled with less than 24 hours notice due to it not meeting the minimum numbers. Whilst accepting this is always a possibility, the lack of notice meant it was not possible to rearrange with another company. They also said in the cancellation message that they would suggest an alternative but can’t as they are fully booked tomorrow! Have not given one star as they have processed the refund.
Written April 5, 2024
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Thank you very much for your feedback.
Written April 19, 2024
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Sue
Brampton, Canada8 contributions
Although this hike is much less strenuous than the famous Pico from Pico hike, I still found it harder than I anticipated. Our guide was good about stopping frequently, and checking in when I fell behind. I still found the walk to be a bit rushed, as I would have like another 15 min or so at the top in order to rest and catch my breath a bit more as well as eat my packed lunch. Definitely a good option though, for those who want to see the views but are not quite confident enough to do the other 6h hike.
Written March 18, 2024
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Thank you very much for your feedback 🙂
Written April 19, 2024
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Aimilia Lydia K
3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Fabio was an excellent and very knowledgeable guide. We had a great hike to Pico Ruivo and totally recommend the hike and the company itself. Thank you!
Written October 29, 2022
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience with us at Madeira Adventure Kingdom. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures. Safe travels and see you soon!
Written May 25, 2024
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