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Experience sunrise from Pico do Arieiro, one of Madeira’s most spectacular mountain viewpoints, at 1,818 metres above sea level. Watch the first light appear above the clouds and surrounding peaks in a shared small-group experience.
SUNRISE + MEETING POINT
Lower-cost option with pickup and drop-off from one of 9 fixed meeting points across Funchal and Garajau. Ideal if you are happy to make your own way to a convenient pickup point.
SUNRISE + HOTEL PICKUP
Includes pickup and drop-off from eligible accommodations in Funchal and Caniço. At checkout, select “I’ll decide later” and add your hotel name/address in Special Requirements.
Both options include the same sunrise experience and round-trip transport. Sunrise views depend on weather and visibility and cannot be guaranteed. If conditions at Pico do Arieiro are unsuitable, another appropriate viewpoint may be used. Warm clothing and suitable footwear are strongly recommended.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Pico do Arieiro
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.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Funchal
Pick up and drop off at funchal, plus driving to the different points of this experience takes roughly 1h15 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sunrise + Meeting Point: pickup and drop-off from one of 9 meeting points across Funchal and Garajau.
- Sunrise + Hotel Pickup: pickup and drop-off from eligible accommodations in Funchal and Caniço. For hotel pickup, select “I’ll decide later” at checkout and enter your hotel name/address in Special Requirements.
- Mountain weather can change quickly. Clear views, sunrise colours and visibility cannot be guaranteed. The tour normally operates when access is open and conditions are considered safe.
- If conditions at Pico do Arieiro are unsuitable, an alternative viewpoint such as Palheiro or another appropriate location may be used.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sunrise + Meeting Point: pickup and drop-off from one of 9 meeting points across Funchal and Garajau.
- Sunrise + Hotel Pickup: pickup and drop-off from eligible accommodations in Funchal and Caniço. For hotel pickup, select “I’ll decide later” at checkout and enter your hotel name/address in Special Requirements.
- Mountain weather can change quickly. Clear views, sunrise colours and visibility cannot be guaranteed. The tour normally operates when access is open and conditions are considered safe.
- If conditions at Pico do Arieiro are unsuitable, an alternative viewpoint such as Palheiro or another appropriate location may be used.
- Weather, limited visibility or use of an alternative viewpoint do not automatically qualify for a refund if the 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 a sunrise viewpoint tour and does not include the PR1 Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike.
- Please bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. Mountain temperatures can be significantly lower than in Funchal before sunrise.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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