Hikers on the PR1 trail between Pico do Areeiro and Achada do Teixeira, Madeira
Private hiking transfer

PR1 Madeira TransferPico do Areeiro ↔ Achada do Teixeira

Private hiking transfers for Madeira's famous PR1 trail. Licensed local drivers, complete hotel → trail → hotel service, at the pick-up time you need.

PR1 hiking transfer

The PR1 is one of the most popular walks in Madeira, linking Pico do Areeiro and Achada do Teixeira across the highest peaks of the island.

Because the start and finish points are far apart, organising transport is one of the hardest parts of planning the hike.

Your Taxi Madeira provides private transfers between Pico do Areeiro and Achada do Teixeira in both directions. You can leave your car at one of the trailheads and use our transfer to get back to it after your walk.

Both directions

  • Pico do Areeiro → Achada do Teixeira
  • Achada do Teixeira → Pico do Areeiro
  • Hotel pick-up & trailhead drop-off
  • Pick-up at the end of the hike included
  • Sunrise / early transfer
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PR1 transfer options and prices

Fixed price per vehicle, not per person. The final price, including any surcharge, is always shown in the booking summary before you confirm.

Transfer: Achada do Teixeira → Pico do Areeiro

Fixed-price private transfer for hikers walking the PR1 in the reverse direction. Note: the official PR1 hike runs Pico do Areeiro → PR1 trail → Pico Ruivo, finishing at Achada do Teixeira — this transfer is the road link, not the trail.

  • 1–4 passengers€90.00
  • 5–6 passengers€120.00
  • 7–8 passengers€150.00

PR1 Round Trip

Private round trip: hotel → Pico do Areeiro → PR1 trail → Achada do Teixeira → hotel. We collect you at your accommodation, drive you to the PR1 starting point and meet you again at Achada do Teixeira after the hike. The published PR1 Round Trip prices are valid for pick-ups in Funchal and Caniço. For other areas of Madeira the price is higher and is calculated according to the selected pick-up zone.

  • 1–4 passengers€150.00
  • 5–6 passengers€180.00
  • 7–8 passengers€200.00

Sunset Round Trip · Pico do Areeiro

Private sunset experience at the third highest peak of Madeira, with the driver waiting for you while the sun drops below the clouds.

  • 1–4 passengers€120.00
  • 5–6 passengers€150.00
  • 7–8 passengers€180.00

Sunset Round Trip · Pico Ruivo

Private sunset experience from the highest peak of the island, including the short walk in from Achada do Teixeira and the return transfer.

  • 1–4 passengers€150.00
  • 5–6 passengers€180.00
  • 7–8 passengers€200.00

Surcharges

Applied automatically by the system and always shown before checkout.

  • Night service 21:00–07:00 · +20%
  • Christmas, 25 December · +50%
  • Easter Sunday · +25%
  • 31 December after 21:00 · +25%
  • 1 January · +25%

How it works

  1. 1

    Choose your transfer

  2. 2

    Select date and time

  3. 3

    Tell us how many passengers

  4. 4

    We confirm availability

  5. 5

    Your private transfer is arranged

Availability is always confirmed by our team before your transfer is final.

Planning your PR1 hike?

Start at Pico do Areeiro

  1. 1.Leave your rental car at Pico do Areeiro.
  2. 2.Take the PR1 hike towards Achada do Teixeira.
  3. 3.Finish your hike at Achada do Teixeira.
  4. 4.Your private taxi takes you back to Pico do Areeiro.

Start at Achada do Teixeira

  1. 1.Leave your rental car at Achada do Teixeira.
  2. 2.Take the PR1 hike towards Pico do Areeiro.
  3. 3.Finish your hike at Pico do Areeiro.
  4. 4.Your private taxi takes you back to Achada do Teixeira.
Sunrise over the mountains at Pico do Areeiro, Madeira

Sunrise PR1 transfers

Planning to start your hike early? Contact us to arrange your private transfer. Very early departures can often be organised, and availability is confirmed by our team.

Why choose Your Taxi Madeira?

  • Private transfer
  • Local Madeira drivers
  • Direct WhatsApp support
  • Comfortable vehicles
  • Flexible pickup times
  • PR1 hiking experience
  • Easy booking

Vehicle categories

Standard

1–4 passengers

Van

5–6 passengers

XL

7–8 passengers

If your hiking time changes

For hiking transfers, please provide your estimated arrival time. If your hiking schedule changes, contact us as soon as possible so we can check whether the pickup time can be adjusted. Any change is only valid once we confirm it.

Trailhead forecast

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PR1 transfer FAQ

How do I get from Pico do Areeiro to Achada do Teixeira?

The two trailheads are on opposite sides of the mountain, so there is no direct public connection. We drive you between them in a private vehicle, at the time you request.

Can you pick me up at Achada do Teixeira after the PR1 hike?

Yes. Tell us your estimated arrival time at Achada do Teixeira when you book and we arrange a private pick-up there, subject to availability confirmed by our team.

Can I leave my rental car at Pico do Areeiro?

Many hikers leave their car at one trailhead and use our transfer to return to it after the walk. Parking is public and managed by third parties, so we cannot guarantee a space.

Can I book a private PR1 transfer?

Yes. Every PR1 transfer is private — the vehicle is only for your group and the driver waits for you at the agreed meeting point.

Do you offer early morning / sunrise transfers?

We can arrange very early departures when a driver is available. Send us your preferred time and we confirm whether it can be arranged.

How many passengers can you take?

Up to 8 passengers per vehicle. Prices are per vehicle in three groups: 1–4, 5–6 and 7–8 passengers.

Can I book by WhatsApp?

Yes. You can send us a message on WhatsApp at +351 918 585 030 and we help you arrange the transfer.

What does the PR1 price include?

Every PR1 transfer is a complete service: we collect you at your accommodation, drop you at the start of the trail, pick you up at the end of the hike — Pico do Areeiro or Achada do Teixeira — and bring you back to your accommodation. The price you see is the total for the full service.

What happens if my hiking time changes?

Hiking times vary. Contact us as soon as possible and we check whether the pick-up time can be adjusted — changes are only valid once we confirm them.

Need a PR1 transfer?

Book online or chat with us on WhatsApp — +351 918 585 030.

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