Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG434059-782068
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Join a guided hike under the stars and climb to the top of Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest point. Sip on a warming cup of tea and refuel with a tasty granola bar as you watch the sun come up.
Admire Madeira's starry night sky on a guided trek up to the jagged Pico Ruivo. Enjoy a warm cup of tea while you catch the first rays of sunlight from the island's highest point and relax with a transfer back to your accommodation at the end of your hike.
Start your early-morning adventure with a convenient pickup directly from your accommodation. Then, drive for about 1 hour to Achada do Teixeira, where your trek begins.
Take some time to admire the starry sky and gaze up at the Milky Way above before you begin the 260-meter climb up to Pico Ruivo.
Reach the dramatic peak, the highest point on Madeira, in time to watch the first rays of sunlight illuminate the island below you. Sip on a cup of tea and refuel with a healthy granola bar while you soak in the magnificent views and take photos.
Finally, begin your descent back to the car park where your hike began and enjoy a comfortable journey back to your accommodation to finish your tour.
Highlights
- Begin your day with an invigorating guided trek up to Madeira's highest peak
- Set out in the dark and gaze at the starry night sky while you make your ascent
- Hike with a local guide and slowly make your way to the very top of Ruivo Peak
- See the sunrise and watch as the world below is bathed in a warm golden glow
- Sip on a warming cup of tea and refuel by snacking on a healthy granola bar
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour involves a climb of 260 meters over 2.5km to reach the top of Ruivo Peak
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
