Pico do Arieiro + Sunrise Hike - Reviews

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8.10 / 10

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Aug / 27 / 2026

María

Spain

I travelled with friends

La recogida fue súper puntual, el personal muy amable. Además, nos ayudaron a gestionar los pagos de las tasas para la ruta. En general es una actividad que recomendaría, aunque me hubiera gustado que nos facilitasen algo más de información sobre la ruta. Translate this opinion into English.

The pickup was super punctual, and the staff were very friendly. They also helped us manage the payment of the fees for the tour. Overall, it's an activity I would recommend, although I would have appreciated a bit more information about the route. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 12 / 2026

Florencia

Uruguay

I travelled by myself

El guía fue muy claro con las indicaciones del camino. Hicimos parte de la PR1 y toda la PR3, el tiempo brindado fue suficiente e incluso sobra. Aunque no considero q el camino PR3 sea fácil, hay mucho camino en bruto y de verdad hay q ir con cuidado. Por otra parte el guía q yo había contratado era en español y esto fue todo en inglés, así q también tener en cuenta el idioma por las indicaciones

The guide was very clear with the trail directions. We hiked part of PR1 and all of PR3; the allotted time was sufficient, even extra. Although I don't consider PR3 to be easy—there's a lot of rough terrain, and you really have to be careful—the guide I had hired spoke Spanish, but this tour was entirely in English, so keep that in mind when giving directions.

I travelled by myself

Se trata de una actividad autoguiada, por lo que no incluye guía durante la ruta. Como se indica en los detalles, se realiza con un chófer que habla español, aunque en ocasiones puede darse un formato bilingüe por cuestiones operativas. El conductor se encarga del traslado al inicio de la caminata y de la recogida al final. Translate this opinion into English.

This is a self-guided activity, so there is no guide during the hike. As indicated in the details, it is conducted with a Spanish-speaking driver, although a bilingual format may be used occasionally for operational reasons. The driver is responsible for transportation to the start of the hike and pickup at the end. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 21 / 2026

Rubén Bandera Diez

Spain

I travelled by myself

Puse esta puntuación, porque no hay un guía que te explique nada, puedes hacerla por libre. Es un lugar muy bonito y aconsejable si te gusta el senderismo.

I gave it this rating because there's no guide to explain anything; you can do it on your own. It's a very beautiful place and highly recommended if you enjoy hiking.

I travelled by myself

Sentimos si algún aspecto del servicio no resultó de vuestro agrado. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para seguir mejorando en lo posible. Translate this opinion into English.

We apologize if any aspect of the service was not to your liking. We appreciate your feedback and will take note of it to continue improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 22 / 2026

Ana Isabel Mas García

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La organización perfecta, pero no tuvimos suerte con el tiempo, aunque nos dieron recomendaciones al respecto para que fuera lo mejor posible Translate this opinion into English.

The organization was perfect, but we weren't lucky with the weather, although they gave us recommendations to make it the best it could be. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Mar / 01 / 2026

Unai Rojo Fernández

Fuerteventura, Spain

I travelled by myself

Aug / 30 / 2026

Delizia

France

I travelled with my partner

Misleading website fails to prominently clarify prior to booking that the hike may only be completed when independently obtaining a hiking permit....

I travelled with my partner

In the description of the voucher and the reservation, we specify that the fees for the walk are not included in the price, so they must be paid in advance of the visit. We're sorry you didn't see this earlier.

Jul / 30 / 2026

Irene Salinas Linares

Spain

I travelled with my partner

El traslado bastante lamentable, tuvimos que esperar más de 2 horas en pleno sol para que nos recogiesen, ya que exigían puntualidad para nosotros pero para ellos no. No lo recomendaría

The transfer was quite unpleasant; we had to wait over two hours in the blazing sun to be picked up, as they demanded punctuality from us but not from themselves. I wouldn't recommend it.

I travelled with my partner

Lamentamos mucho la espera y las molestias ocasionadas durante el traslado. Trabajamos con proveedores de transporte locales y, aunque se establecen horarios de recogida para organizar el servicio, en ocasiones pueden producirse retrasos por circunstancias operativas o de tráfico. No obstante, trasladamos tus comentarios al equipo responsable para revisar lo ocurrido y evitar situaciones similares en el futuro. Translate this opinion into English.

We sincerely apologize for the wait and inconvenience caused during the transfer. We work with local transport providers, and although collection times are established to organize the service, delays can sometimes occur due to operational or traffic circumstances. However, we have forwarded your comments to the responsible team to review what happened and prevent similar situations in the future. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 12 / 2025

Lavinia

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Bella esperienza e comoda la possibilità di avere il pick up direttamente davanti all’hotel. Il trekking e’ di livello medio con parecchi dislivelli. Unica pecca: poco tempo a disposizione. Se si vuole guardare il sorgere del sole con calma, poi si deve correre per completare il percorso in tempo per l’orario di ritrovo. Translate this opinion into English.

A wonderful experience, and the convenience of having a pick-up right outside the hotel. The trek is moderately difficult with a fair amount of elevation gain. The only drawback: limited time. If you want to watch the sunrise at your leisure, you'll have to rush to complete the trek in time for the meeting point. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 07 / 2025

Maria

Talavera De La Reina, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Ver el amanecer en el Pico Arieiro es increíble pero la ruta es más complicada y dura de lo que se indica. Debido a los incendios del año pasado la ruta aun no esta abierta y nos ofrecieron una ruta alternativa, PR3. Imprescindible calzado de montaña y tener mucho cuido con los desniveles y las bajas ya que hay grandes escalones con piedras que difícultan la ruta y hacen que vayas más pendiente del suelo para no caerte que de las vistas

Watching the sunrise at Pico Arieiro is incredible, but the route is more complicated and difficult than indicated. Due to last year's fires, the route is not yet open, and we were offered an alternative route, PR3. Hiking shoes are essential, and be very careful with the slopes and descents, as there are large steps with stones that make the route difficult and make you pay more attention to the ground to avoid falling than to the views.

I travelled with my partner

Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Vamos a pasarlo al proveedor para que lo tenga en cuenta y mejore su servicio en lo que pueda. Translate this opinion into English.

Thank you very much for your comment. We'll pass it on to the provider so they can take it into account and improve their service as much as possible. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 07 / 2025

María

Spain

I travelled with friends

La actividad es genial porque el paisaje en sí lo es. Al final la ruta la haces por tu cuenta. El precio me parece excesivo para que sólo sea que nos lleven y nos traigan, ya que el mapa que envían está disponible en visitmadeira.com Además, la ruta lleva cortada desde el año pasado por los incendios y no lo dicen hasta que no has hecho la reserva, cuando creo que ya ha dado tiempo suficiente para poder cambiar el nombre de la actividad y no confundir.

The activity is great because the scenery itself is. In the end, you'll be able to explore the route on your own. The price seems excessive for just a shuttle, since the map they send is available at visitmadeira.com. Furthermore, the route has been closed since last year due to the fires, and they don't tell you this until you've made your reservation. I think there's been enough time to change the name of the activity to avoid confusion.

I travelled with friends

El proveedor local hace lo posible para que la actividad esté a la altura de las expectativas de todos los participantes. Sentimos que este no haya sido tu caso. Se tendrán en cuenta tus comentarios de cara a mejorar el servicio. Translate this opinion into English.

The local provider makes every effort to ensure the activity meets the expectations of all participants. We apologize if this was not the case for you. Your comments will be taken into account to improve the service. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 11 / 2025

Patricia

Ceuta, Spain

I travelled with friends

The excursion has been such a truly wonderful experience. The organization was excellent, with clear and timely communication from the very beginning. Everything ran smoothly and punctually, which made the whole trip stress-free and enjoyable. The landscapes were stunning, and it was definitely worth it for anyone who enjoys nature and a bit of adventure. However, it’s important to note that the hike involves several hours of continuous walking. 100%

I travelled with friends

Nov / 06 / 2024

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled by myself

Lo que me gusto fue la ruta que ahi no hay guía y vas a tu aire En cuanto al idioma el guía si habla español pero durante el traslado como todos hablan inglés pues se centro sólo en explicarles a ellos cosas y yo pues no me entere de nada pero ya poniendo el Google maps iba viendo por donde íbamos... en esta actividad para mi lo importante fue la ruta en si y que simplemente te hacen de taxi... a no ser que el grupo sea español y hablen tu idioma... eso lo eche en falta mucho.

What I liked was the route, there is no guide and you go at your own pace. As for the language, the guide does speak Spanish but during the transfer, since everyone speaks English, he only focused on explaining things to them and I didn't understand anything, but when I turned on Google Maps I could see where we were going... In this activity, for me, the important thing was the route itself and that they simply act as a taxi... unless the group is Spanish and they speak your language... I missed that a lot.

I travelled by myself

Esta actividad no incluye servicios de guía que vaya proporcionando información durante el recorrido. No obstante, el conductor habla español e inglés y está a vuestra disposición para responder cualquier pregunta acerca de la ruta. Sentimos aun así si esto no resultó de tu agrado. Translate this opinion into English.

This activity does not include the services of a guide who will provide information along the way. However, the driver speaks Spanish and English and is available to answer any questions about the route. We are still sorry if this did not suit you. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 05 / 2024

Paola

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy recomendable realizar esta actividad si no quieres tener que hacer el recorrido de ida y vuelta o esperar a encontrar un taxi que te lleve de vuelta al coche. Ivan fue nuestro chófer. De 10. Muy amable, hablando con nosotros en todo momento y explicándolo todo a la perfección. Translate this opinion into English.

It is highly recommended to do this activity if you do not want to have to make the round trip or wait to find a taxi to take you back to the car. Ivan was our driver. Out of 10. Very friendly, talking to us at all times and explaining everything perfectly. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 01 / 2024

Aline

Bruxelles, Belgium

I travelled by myself

Si il n'y avait qu'une seule agence à contacter pour la qualité et l'efficacité du service ce serait celle-ci! Chauffeur hyper à l'heure et super sympa qui nous a donné en prime de supers conseils resto, bars, randonnées. Le lever de soleil au Pico Do Arieero était merveilleux ainsi que l'ensemble de la randonnée. Beaucoup de personnes sur le chemin mais il faut avouer que le public "montagne" est souvent bienveillant et respectueux. Translate this opinion into English.

If there was only one agency to contact for the quality and efficiency of the service it would be this one! Super on time and super friendly driver who gave us great advice on restaurants, bars, hikes. The sunrise at Pico Do Arieero was wonderful as well as the entire hike. Lots of people on the path but it must be admitted that the “mountain” public is often kind and respectful. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Jun / 09 / 2024

Ivanna

Uruguay

I travelled by myself

Estuvo todo bien, solo q contraté la excursión en español y el guía no hablaba nada de mi idioma lo que dificultó la excursión ya q recibimos información q no pude entender. Fue súper amable pero no fue la excursión q me hubiese gustado hacer. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was fine, except that I booked the excursion in Spanish and the guide did not speak any of my language, which made the excursion difficult since we received information that I could not understand. He was super friendly but it was not the excursion I would have liked to take. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Aug / 30 / 2025

Marta Gonzalez

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Le Subida al pico Arieiro fue todo perfecto,precioso,otra cosa fue el senderismo que ofrecen después,la caminata PR3 vereda do burro,nos explicaron todo en inglés,el mapa que dan es un link que es de Coogle y apáñatelas, que paso??nos perdimos,fue desesperante,no sabíamos por donde teníamos aue ir. Nos llamaron para saber dónde estábamos,pero al final se fueron y no nos esperaron, tuve que pedir un Uber para volver al hotel UN DESASTRE!!!Nunca más! Deben de esperar más tiempo para la recogida!!!

The climb to Arieiro peak was perfect, beautiful, another thing was the hike they offer afterwards, the PR3 donkey trail, they explained everything to us in English, the map they gave us is a link that is from Google and you manage, what happened? We got lost, it was desperate, we didn't know where we had to go. They called us to find out where we were, but in the end they left and didn't wait for us, I had to call an Uber to get back to the hotel, A DISASTER!!! Never again! They should wait longer for pick-up!!!

I travelled with teenagers

Recomendamos comentar cualquier incidencia sobre el itinerario para que se os pueda dar soporte al momento. En el bono de la reserva se especifican los datos de contacto del proveedor. Sentimos las molestias ocasionadas, y que no os pudieran esperar más tiempo. Translate this opinion into English.

We recommend reporting any issues regarding the itinerary so we can provide immediate support. The supplier's contact information is included on the booking voucher. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and that they couldn't wait longer for you. Opinion translated. Show original.

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