Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group
By Up Mountain Madeira · listed in sunrise tours and guided hikes at Pico do Arieiro
I'd choose this for sunrise followed by a guided walk between the peaks. A mountain guide walks with the group. A viewpoint trip suits you better if you only want to watch the sunrise.
You start at Pico do Arieiro before walking to Pico Ruivo. A stop at Santana's houses follows. Pickup from Funchal and Caniço is included. Food and drinks cost extra. Government fees are extra too.
Ask how many people you can book together. Pickup times change with the season. Get the exact time before the day. Ask about pickup outside Funchal and Caniço.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 6 hours to 8 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 8 people
- Price
- from €60 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.97/5 from 148 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 26 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- Children must be at least 10. Book for at least two people.
- You need moderate fitness.
- Ask how many people you can book together before paying.
- Get the exact pickup time and meeting point before the tour.
- Bring warm clothes and shoes for walking. Pack your own food and water.
- Request walking poles in advance.
- At least one adult (10+) per booking, up to 7 people per booking.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Start the sunrise walk at Pico do Arieiro, about 1 hour for this stage
- Walk to Pico Ruivo with your guide for a stop of about 30 minutes
- Visit Santana's houses for about 45 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- Pico do Arieiro
We will start our hike on Pico do Areeiro and walk to Pico Ruivo
- Pico Ruivo
the highest peak on the island
- Santana
as we will be on this side, we will take a visit to the traditional houses
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Local guide
- Professional certified mountain guide
- Walking poles available at pre-request
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Caniço and Funchal - pickup for free close to the port
Paid separately
- Food and drinks
- Pickup outside Funchal, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos
- Government fees
- Government fees
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup included. Pickup 45 minutes before departure. 29 pickup points listed by the operator.
Pickup time can vary trougth out the year, as the sun rises at diferent hours, at diferent times of the year! Please be aware: Time shown on ticket is just a website generic time - after confirmation we will contact with exact hour of Pickup and meeting point. Please MAKE SURE you get from us a message with exact details, if not please contact us ASAP to be sure of the details! Please fill up you Hotel name or airbnb adress. Pickup inside the port or other areas is also available at extra request if you come from outside funchal we provide free parking for your car on the day. please enquire before booking for availiability
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 06:00. Check your date when you book.
The operator confirms after you book. Book at least 12 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip. The trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- bring confortable clothes and shoes be prepared for sun and cold in the mountain and pack a picnic/water
- Operates in all weather conditions since there is safety assured, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 10 years
- It is recommended to bring water and food for your picnic
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Pickup time can vary trougth out the year, as the sun rises at diferent hours, at diferent times of the year! Please be aware: Time shown on ticket is just a website generic time - after confirmation we will contact with exact hour of Pickup and meeting point. Please MAKE SURE you get from us a message with exact details, if not please contact us ASAP to be sure of the details!
- Adult rate: ages 10 to 99
Ratings by source
4.97/5 from 148 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 26 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 5.0 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 5.0 | 122 | 119 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Up Mountain Madeira's own words, from the Viator listing.
On this amazing sunrise tour, it is a small group guided walk, Maximum 8 travellers, an amazing experience to see the day starting on the more amazing sunrise spots, often above the clouds. Beating away the big groups, we will have the mountain to ourselves
Alternatives in the same collection
- Sunrise in Areeiro Peak2 hours shorter · 7 people at most · from €60 per adult
- Sunrise Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour€16 dearer · 1 hour shorter · 6 people at most · from €76 per adult
- Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira€10 cheaper · 1 hour 30 minutes longer · from €50 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Every detail on this page comes from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
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