1 hour
Mobile ticket
We provide the most economical and reliable touristic bus tour service between Pico Ruivo and Pico do Areeiro. Our driver is fluent in English and during the journey provides some interesting facts about the island. We provide a service that allows hikers to plan their return beforehand and in a safe and way.
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children below the age of 12, are not allowed.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
WiFi on board
You can easily book this return journey 5 minutes beforehand, in case of availability of seats. This return journey starts at Achada do Teixeira, where we pick you up on time. We then follow all the way to Santana, Ribeiro Frio, Poiso and all the way up to Pico do Areeiro. At Pico do Areeiro, our driver will do its best to leave you right next to your vehicle or at where you began your journey. Children below the age of 12 years old are not authorized to take this journey.
Pickup included
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stefan L,
Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fast, on time and well and reliably arranged all!! Evening booked in advance, direct contact and made impressive walk possible!
JoaoNunoReis,
Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very helpful service in the area where I was staying. Very friendly driver, they send messages from whattsap to remind us and ask if we liked it. Excellent hospitality.
nicobocoo,
Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Everything was perfect, from start to finish. The scenery was breathtaking. We were picked up by the driver at the agreed place and the staff were at the small care. We highly recommend.
Flyer55127604076,
Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had a great experience with Levadas In and Out. Communication was smooth from the moment I made the reservation until the end of the service. Everything was convenient and easy. The driver was friendly and knew a lot about the local area, which made the trip even better. He was on time and made sure I was comfortable throughout the journey. I would definitely use them again.
567meghanc,
Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
After an amazing hike of Pico to Pico, we had a nice and smooth transport back to our car with a friendly and polite driver!
nielsvN9187WT,
Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Nice ride for a one-way walk over the Pico de Ariero to Pico Ruivo. Continue a short distance and you will reach the Teixeira parking lot. The driver will be waiting for you there at exactly the agreed time. You will receive a message in advance whether you have completed the walk and that the driver is on his way, great experience and definitely recommended!
Daniele T,
Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
Perfect timing and excellent comunication. I'd recommend Levadas In & Out to everyone chosing to do the PR1 without doing the return by foot.
JohnJohnBrouwer,
May 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great service. Picked up on time, the driver drived safely and took us right to the car park at Pico do Areeiro. Would definitely use this service again.

R2502UUromanb,
May 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Decided spontaneously to make the pico to pico + Achada do teixeira hike (PR1 + PR1.2). As I did not wanted to walk back 4h I checked how to get back easily and found this transfer. Booked in the morning, got the confirmation instantly and ~1h before the pick up I got contacted asked if I started the hike. I got again the pick up location send and a picture of the car which will pick me up. ~5min before start the car arrived, the driver checked the tickets and after 1min we started to drive back to pico do Arieiro which took ~55min. Perfect service!
franciscopes,
Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Transfer service back to Areeiro from Achada do Teixeira in a comfortable and simple way. It allowed me to plan the trip from Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo - Achada do Teixeira, knowing in advance how I could get back to my car.
Operated by Levadas In and Out