NATURE MEETINGS

This is a MUST DO!!! Everything was organized really well and guides were the sweetest! THE VIEWS!!! Such a beautiful hike-one of the coolest things Ive ever seen. Come prepared with water, snacks, sunscreen and good shoes. I wore my nikes and felt fine. Guides would slow down for those who needed a break! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

Great pick up location, and van transfers. The guide was great providing advice, history, floral, fauna and geology of the location. Fantastic views, tunnels, rock formations and lots of steps.

I booked the tour from Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. The hike was spectacular. It was challenging for someone who doesn’t hike often but a must-do while in Madeira. As a solo traveller it was great to be with a group and have the van pick up because it’s not a loop walk. Our guide Nadia was brilliant, she was informative and encouraged us to go at our own pace.

We did Rabacal and 25 fountains tour. Great tour guide with a lot of explanations about nature and Madeira. Good explanations about the overall trekking and every new part what is next , guide was worries people were not tired. Good transportation and time schedule, we departure around 9am and back 4pm Good 12 km

Amazing experience,from booking to rescheduling to actually going on the trip it was all seemless.
Andrew in Nature Meetings helped us reschedule our tour due to us being very nervous about the weather forecast which we really appreciated. The tour collected us from right outside our door at the allocated time and Elder(i think was our guides name) was a great guide who made us feel very safe on our trip across the peaks.

The hike itself was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. We didn't have too much time to stop during our walking parts for pictures, but if anything it is for out own safety so we keep an eye on the path. The hike in total took about 5/6 hours with about three breaks along the way. There are some very steep points but they end quickly and are totally worth it. Truely unique experience.

Please note, if you suffer from acrophobia/vertigo i would recommend looking further into if this hike is for you, as it is quite slippy at points. I only say this as my partner was extremely highly strung the whole time so just in case(he didn't look up the hike beforehand and this was his own error but just in case someone else needs to know what it looks like beforehand).

Thank you very much all at Nature Meetings!
Love,
Ruth

Had a great day with the group and the tour guide made sure we enjoyed every part of the trip but at the same time ensured we felt safe to do the trip. It was a tough walk but the pace the guide took us at was great. If you feel brave, do it!

I took the Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike and it was amazing! We were lucky with the weather. The guide was great and told us lots about the area.

Brilliant experience, very knowledgeable guide and stunning views. Some parts of the hike are hardwork, but so worth it. Unfortunately it was cloudy at the top of Pico Ruivo, but the journey there more than makes up for it! Take lots of water and snacks! Highly recommended.

I had the best day with Tiago and Tony! They were so friendly and informative, and we had the most beautiful hike! Met some amazing people! Well worth the trip! Thank you so much :)

We really enjoyed the Pico Ariero to Pico Ruivo hike. Our guide Milka was really nice, patient and knowledgeable. He clearly described how difficult the hike was and we had a chance to go a different way if we felt we couldn’t make it. There’s no turning back on this hike!
One gentleman had difficulty and he stayed at the back with him, but gave us clear directions, so that we could go on to the peak.
It was absolutely amazing but not for anyone who doesn’t have a decent level of fitness. The sights are astounding. The pace was good. We knew exactly what to expect thanks to our guide.

Amazing walk, fantastic views!!!!
Challenging in the heat and with a large amount of people coming the opposite direction. The guide was very informative and ensured we made the most of the trip. Would do this trip again at a different time of year for a different aesthetic.

Booked through get your guide- had a great experience. We had to do the Larana hike instead due to really bad storms in the area. Our guide was knowledgeable and took her time taking the group at the pace we needed.

We did Pico Areiro to Pico Ruivo with Nature Meetings guide. It was great trip. Well organized. Peace was adjusted to every member of group. We went in small group of 11 people. Guide told as lot of facts about plants, peaks and Madeira itself. This hike is excellent. Spectacular views all the way. Hike is of moderate difficulty. If you do few mountain hikes per year you should be ok. We did hike in excellent weather. Can be much more difficult in bad weather. Be prepared for cold, windy and even rainy weather.

The views are perfect! You shouldn’t miss this if you’re in Madeira. The tour guide is awesome! I recommend.

A very nice levada hike aprox 11km. Our sweet guide Margaritha (maybee spelled wrong) told us about everything worth knowing and then she ensured our safety.

Amazing! The 25 Fontes tour was great from start to finish! Would definitely recommend a tour with this company

Absolutely spectacular hike. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. We went at a good pace but there was time to appreciate the stunning views. We went in February and were glad to have warm layers for the wind and waterproof walking shoes. Couldn't recommend this hike enough

Great hike! Pickup was easy and on time. Communications were great. The hike was absolutely beautiful and for all levels. Guide clearly cared about everyone’s experience and shared interesting information on the island. Highly recommend.

Really enjoyed my walk ... it rained a bit, often cloudy in the hills, and my aging body now hates me, but just magnificent views. And our guide was knowledgeable and funny. And when they label the walk very challenging, they aren't lying ... lots of ups and downs, lightless tunnels, steep rock and metal stairs. But very glad I went.

Pico arieiro - Pico ruivo.
Hard walk but worth the pain