Sunrise Tour at Pico do Arieiro
By Charismatic Mountain · listed in sunrise tours and guided hikes at Pico do Arieiro
I'd choose Standard for sunrise with a return to your hotel for breakfast. Premium suits staying out for breakfast and a levada walk. Choose a PR1 hike if you want the mountain trail to Pico Ruivo.
Both options include transport and the sunrise stop at Pico do Arieiro. Only Premium includes breakfast followed by the Paradise Valley walk when conditions allow. Toilets and restaurants at the peak may be closed before sunrise.
Pickup covers Funchal and Caniço. Câmara de Lobos centre is included too. Bad weather can mean another viewpoint. A different viewpoint or missed walk does not automatically bring a refund if the tour runs.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 3 hours to 4 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 16 people
- Price
- from €45 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.58/5 from 149 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.5 from 94 reviews
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- Choose Premium for breakfast and the levada walk. The walk depends on conditions.
- Pickup covers Funchal and Caniço. Câmara de Lobos centre is included too.
- Meet within the pickup area if you're staying elsewhere.
- Bring warm clothes and suitable shoes.
- Share dietary restrictions when booking.
- Give this one a miss if you have a heart condition.
- At least one adult (0+) per booking, up to 8 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Sunrise Tour | Levada Walk - Paradise Valley: Walk on this beautiful levada after the sunrise and breakfast. This levada walk will take around 45 minutes to complete Duration: 4 hours Breakfast: Coffee, tea, homemade cake, and ham and cheese sandwiches Pickup included | €70 per adult | English, Spanish |
| Standard Sunrise Tour | Duration: 3 hours Sunrise and transport only: Available daily. Ideal for guests wanting sunrise only and breakfast later at their hotel or in Funchal. Pickup included | €45 per adult | English, Spanish |
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Stop at Pico do Arieiro for sunrise, about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Have breakfast on the Premium option, about 45 minutes
- Walk at Levada da Serra do Faial on Premium if conditions allow, about 40 minutes
- Return to Funchal. Driving takes about 1 hour 15 minutes in total with pickup and drop-off
What the operator writes about each stop
- Pico 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.
- At sea
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.
- Levada Da Serra Do Faial
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.
- Funchal
Pick up and drop off at funchal, plus driving to the different points of this experience takes roughly 1h15 minutes
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the listed pickup areas
- Standard option includes hotel pickup and drop off
- 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
Paid separately
- Pickup and drop-off outside our defined service area
- Breakfast in the Standard option
- Levada walk in the Standard option
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup included. Pickup 15 minutes before departure. 117 pickup points listed by the operator.
Please bring warm clothing, as temperatures at Pico do Arieiro can be much lower than in lower areas. The driver will confirm your name and tour at pickup. Pickup is available only in Funchal, Caniço, and Câmara de Lobos centre. Guests staying outside these areas must meet us at an available pickup point within our service area.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 05:15, 05:30, 05:45. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. 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
The trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.
The operator's conditions, as written
- 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 a guided 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.
- Adult rate: ages 0 to 99
Ratings by source
4.58/5 from 149 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.5 from 94 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.5 | 94 | 68 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.7 | 55 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Charismatic Mountain's own words, from the Viator listing.
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.
Alternatives in the same collection
- Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group€15 dearer · 3 hours longer · 8 people at most · from €60 per adult
- Sunrise in Areeiro Peak€15 dearer · 1 hour longer · 7 people at most · from €60 per adult
- Sunrise Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour€31 dearer · 2 hours longer · 6 people at most · from €76 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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