AMAZING hike to a MAGICAL sunrise! - The BEST way to see the sun rise in Madeira!!! Claudio was a most EXCELLENT guide and host. From the moment he confirmed with us until the end of the trip, everything was just spectacular!!! His depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for life on the island is incomparable. I would not trade this experience for the world!!!! I recommend this to anyone looking for an incredible guide for a fantastic hike to check out a magical sunrise. Thank you again, Claudio!!!! xx

A great private hike with... - A great private hike with a knowledgable tour guide named Claudio. He picked us up on time in a very clean car and was friendly from the offset. Claudio also showed great care for the environment during the hike, collecting rubbish on his own accord where he could. This shows how much he cares about his job and his country. He also displayed great enthusiasm for the environment, and he was very knowledgable on the geology and geography on the area - which was amazing, considering the beautiful rock formations we saw. Also, Claudio knew the best routes, and advised us on when the weather was going to change using his local expertise. We thoroughly enjoyed the hike and would very much recommend Claudio to all who plan for a memorable experience.

Sunrise Hike - Claudio was absolutely amazing! The hike was one of the most beautiful I’ve done with a perfect sunrise view! He picked us up from our Airbnb which was very nice. He provided headlamps for the beginning of the hike as it was still dark. This was truly a lovely experience and I would recommend to anyone interested in getting some of the best sunrise views! Claudio even gave us all the local recommendations on the island which really put the experience over the top! Thank you Claudio!

A near perfect hike for the sunrise 🙂👍 - This is an amazing opportunity to see more of beautiful Madeira early in the morning. Even though our hike did not end up in seeing the sunrise due to the weather, we got to see parts of Madeira we hadn't seen before. Amazing scenery and views. Our guide Claudio is an amazing human being who has a lot of interesting facts to share of the island. He has such a professional approach that you always feel comfortable in his presence and he always takes care of his clients. 🙂 This was truly one of the best moments in Madeira. 🤩

Excellent mountain guide and gorgeous hike. - This was an excellent hike and Claudio was an outstanding guide. He was knowledgeable, engaging and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. He is an experienced hiker and knows the area very well. He was patient and accommodating. I highly recommend his private hike/walk service.

Well-organised and offered good scenery. - I recently hiked with Claudio and was impressed how by accommodating, knowledgeable he was, a pleasure to be with. The hike itself was well-organised and offered good scenery.

Would give Claudio 6 stars if I could! - My boyfriend and I originally planned a 10KM sunrise hike from Pico de Arieiro to Pico de Ruivo. Typically, this hike is only available on weekends, but I reached out to Hiking Island directly via Instagram (@hikingisland), and Claudio graciously arranged a private guided hike for us on a Tuesday morning. This was our first indication of how hospitable and accommodating this company is. Unfortunately, recent wildfires had devastated much of the island’s mountains, leaving many hiking trails closed, including the popular Pico to Pico Trail. Claudio contacted me before our arrival to offer us two options: 1) cancel the hike altogether, or 2) choose an alternative guided hike, with several options provided. This was another example of the excellent service we received. We opted for a sunrise hike at Pico de São Lourenço. Claudio arrived at our hotel promptly at 6:00 AM and drove us approximately 40 minutes to São Lourenço. After distributing headlamps, we began our hike in the dark. Claudio maintained a comfortable pace, and the walk was not overly challenging but absolutely beautiful. Throughout the hike, Claudio paused at various points to share insights about the island's geology, oceanography, and other interesting facts. He was humorous, knowledgeable, and we thoroughly enjoyed our morning conversations as we watched the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. Our original plan included a visit to Santana to see the traditional Madeira homes. However, sensing that we tend to avoid tourist traps and knowing that we were leaving the next day without having experienced the island's renowned forests and mountains, Claudio suggested a change to our itinerary. Instead of exploring Santana and returning to our hotel by 10:00 AM, he extended our time together, taking us on a tour around the island. We visited a nearby fishing village for coffee, drove up the mountains for a private Levado walk, and passed through Monte on our way back to Funchal to see the famous Tuk Tuk rides down the mountain. Each stop added immense value to our experience. At 65 EUR per person, Claudio’s prices are extremely reasonable, especially considering transportation was included. However, the experience of having Claudio as our guide was truly priceless. He was friendly, funny, intelligent, and clearly passionate about his island. I highly recommend Hiking Island, and I look forward to returning to Madeira. The Pico to Pico hike remains at the top of my bucket list, and you can be sure we'll be calling Claudio for our next guided hike.

Unforgettable experience - Seeing sunrise at Pico Ruivo was an excellent experience. We were tired but the views were certainly worth it. Even my son who claims to be a city person was impressed. Our guide was very helpful, he offered a lot of information concerning the hike and Madeira in general.

A real highlight and would definitely look into doing further hikes with Claudio.l - An unforgettable experience with Claudio who is experienced, knowledgeable and gave me the extra motivation on the last ascent. The bakery stop after the hike for coffee and buns was a real treat.

Unforgettable experience - Seeing sunrise at Pico Ruivo was an excellent experience. We were tired but the views were certainly worth it. Even my son who claims to be a city person was impressed. Our guide was very helpful, he offered a lot of information concerning the hike and Madeira in general.