PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)
Overview
Permit arrangements - we are partnered with Simplifica and have a certified company status/protocol - must be requested by all guests*
Enjoy a roundtrip transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and from Ecological Park of Funchal back to the accommodation. Get picked up at your accommodation in Funchal and dropped off at the entrance to Pico do Arieiro to begin your self-guided hike.
The day before the hike, get the exact pickup time and a weather forecast to get ready for your transfer.
Transfer information:
• Capacity: 8 people
• From the city to Pico do Arieiro: average 1.5 hour (including pick ups)
• From Achada so Teixeira: average 1.5 hour (including drop offs)
• Pick-up/Dropoff limits: Funchal and Caniço areas exclusively
Language: English and Portuguese exclusively
What's Included
- Hike and map explanation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Assistence with permit arrangements - excluded from the price
- Snacks
- Hiking Tax - Simplifica website
- Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up is only between Funchal and Caniço. Feel free to manually inserted your adress.The day before the hike it will be asked to confirm your pick up location (via WhatApp or email) Pick up and Drop of locations are the same - its not possible to insert a different location for drop off
What To Expect
*Permit arrangements - we are partnered with Simplifica and have a certified company status/protocol - must be requested by all guests*
Hike information:
Trails: PR1 VEREDA DO ARIEIRO UNTIL PICO RUIVO + PR1.2 VEREDA DO PICO RUIVO & ACHADA DO TEIXEIRA
• Duration: 5 hours
• Extension: 10 km
• Starting point: Pico do Arieiro (1818 m)
• Ending point: Achada do Teixeira (1600m)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot)?
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Activity code: C-339274P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour 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.
- Hike and map explanation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Assistence with permit arrangements - excluded from the price.
- Snacks.
- Hiking Tax - Simplifica website.
- Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot) is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PR1 Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer (Morning slot) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hike and map explanation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Assistence with permit arrangements - excluded from the price
- Snacks
- Hiking Tax - Simplifica website
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
