Sunrise Tour at Pico do Arieiro

In Funchal, Madeira

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Sunrise Tour at Pico do Arieiro
Standard Version Enjoy sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s highest viewpoint reachable by car, with hotel pickup within our listed pickup areas. Watch the day begin above the clouds in one of the island’s most spectacular mountain settings. This option is ideal for guests who prefer a shorter sunrise experience and want to return early after the activity, including those who may already have breakfast included at their accommodation. Premium Version Enjoy a fuller sunrise experience after early hotel pickup, travelling to Pico do Arieiro to watch the sunrise from 1,818 metres above sea level. After sunrise, enjoy an included breakfast with coffee, tea, toasted ham and cheese sandwiches, and homemade cake, followed by a relaxing Paradise Valley levada walk when safe conditions allow. This Premium option is designed for guests who want a more complete morning experience with extra time after sunrise. Please share dietary restrictions when booking.
Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within the listed pickup areas
  • Premium option includes breakfast with coffee, tea, homemade cake, and ham and cheese sandwiches
  • Shared sunrise experience at Pico do Arieiro
  • Premium option includes Paradise Valley levada walk, if safe conditions allow

What's not included

  • Pickup and drop-off outside our defined service area
  • Breakfast in the Standard option
  • Levada walk in the Standard option
  • PR1 Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike

Itinerary

  1. Pico do Arieiro is Madeira’s third-highest peak and the highest viewpoint on the island reachable by car, at 1,818 metres above sea level. This is where you will watch the sunrise and enjoy one of Madeira’s most spectacular mountain settings above the clouds. (1h 20min)
  2. Included in the breakfast and walk version only After sunrise, enjoy breakfast in a peaceful and sheltered setting. Breakfast is served buffet-style and includes sandwiches, homemade cake, biscuits, water, orange juice, fruit jam, cheese, and ham. (45 min) Admission included
  3. Included in the breakfast and walk version only. Continue the morning with a gentle walk in the Paradise Valley area, surrounded by lush greenery and native laurel forest. (40 min)
  4. Pick up and drop off at funchal, plus driving to the different points of this experience takes roughly 1h15 minutes (1h 15min)

Practical information

Operated by
Charismatic Mountain
Max group size
16 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–8
Languages
en, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off are included only within the listed pickup areas. Pickup outside the defined service area is not included.
  • Please check the option selected when booking. The Standard option includes hotel pickup/drop-off and the Pico do Arieiro sunrise visit. The Premium option also includes breakfast and a levada walk.
  • Breakfast is included only with the Premium option. Breakfast is not included with the Standard option.
  • The levada walk is included only with the Premium option and is subject to weather, trail conditions, safety and availability on the day.
  • Please bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. Mountain temperatures can be much lower than in Funchal before sunrise.
  • Mountain weather can change quickly, and clear views, sunrise colours or visibility cannot be guaranteed. The tour normally operates when access is open and conditions are safe. If conditions at Pico do Arieiro are not favourable, an alternative viewpoint such as Palheiro or another suitable location may be used.
  • Weather, limited visibility, use of an alternative viewpoint, or inability to do the levada walk due to conditions do not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
  • Toilet and restaurant facilities at Pico do Arieiro may be limited or closed before sunrise. Please plan accordingly before departure.
  • This experience is not the PR1 Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike. The Standard option is a sunrise viewpoint visit. The Premium option includes a Paradise Valley levada walk after breakfast, not the PR1 mountain hike.

Frequently asked questions

The tour runs for around 3 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.

What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.

We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.