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The 15 Best Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hikes

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You get one clear morning at Pico do Arieiro, and the tour you pick decides most of it. These are the best sunrise hikes: which include the pre-dawn transfer from Funchal, which push on along the ridge to Pico Ruivo, which are guided and which leave you to walk it alone, with prices and start times for each.

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Price and value: what $37 really covers

1.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,798 reviews · from $37Our pick

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro toward Pico Ruivo with hotel pickup in Funchal/Caniço, a self-guided route, and mountain views.

“We were really lucky with the weather. We only hiked part of the PR1 (as the rest of it is shut). It was quite busy with lots of tourists. The PR3 trail we went on after was much quieter and the scenery was beautiful. Watching the sunrise at pick do ariero was amazing, good transport and all in all lovely trip that was worth the money.”

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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Price and Logistics: What You’re Paying For (and What You’re Not)

2.Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,994 reviews · 7 hours · from $37

East Madeira in a small group: Pico Arieiro views, UNESCO Laurisilva levada walk, Santana houses, glass walkways, rum, and sea cliffs.

“Our experience in Madeira was made truly exceptional thanks to our guide, Victor. He was always punctual and consistently went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and engaged, encouraging us to ask questions and thoughtfully explaining every detail along the way. His knowledge and enthusiasm really enhanced our understanding of the island. Victor also made sure we were well taken care of beyond the tour itself, taking us close to several excellent restaurants so we could easily choose where to dine. He was always accessible and responsive, which gave us great peace of mind throughout our time there. We highly recommend Victor to anyone visiting Madeira —…”

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From Funchal: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail

From Funchal: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail - Getting picked up in Funchal (and why timing is built around WhatsApp)

Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço - Morning start: getting out of Funchal without wasting daylight

4.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74Top rated

A small-group 4x4 jeep safari from Funchal through Pico do Arieiro, Santana, and eastern Atlantic viewpoints.

“The jeep tour of Madeira's East with Safari Madeira was very enjoyable. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, fluent in German and English, and he kept our small group pleasantly engaged and entertained throughout. The stops were well worth visiting (although Santana, perhaps, is not all that interesting). Fantastic scenery, some adventurous roads through the forests (narrow and muddy, but not scary if you suffer from vertigo). The jeep was more comfortable than the Land Rovers that are often used for such safaris, and it safely and comfortably brought us to a waterfall hidden in a forest, as well as up and down some rural paths that a mini van would…”

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer - Morning Pickup: 5:30 am and a Car That Means Business

5.PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39

Sunrise hike transfer and self-guided trails from Pico do Arieiro, with small-group pickup in Funchal and possible PR3 reroute.

“Fabulous trip, early start but you get a great spot for the sunrise. And the stars are amazing such a clear view of the sky. Great conditions so saw the sunrise above the clouds , amazing view. Take layers as it’s quite cool early on in the morning got to the top at 0615 and the sunrise was 0735 so take a few snacks and a drink. I wore trainers and was fine the trail is very dry so trainers were fine. I do a lot of hikes in the Lake District, so it wasn’t difficult just a lot of downhill on the PR3 section on dusty paths. The PR1…”

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Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour - Pickup in Funchal: Start Smart, Start On Time

6.Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Open-roof 4x4 tour from Funchal covering Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Ponta de São Lourenço, and levadas.

“Excellent jeep tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and transferred his enthusiasm to us. We were able to stand up in the jeep and this enhanced the experience. In the middle we got off the road and had a little nature walk in the woods which we enjoyed. We stopped at worthwhile spots. Highly recommended. I would do two of these next time instead of the bus tours.”

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Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group

Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group - Pico do Areeiro Start: Getting Your Breath Under Control

8.Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Sunrise small-group hike in Madeira: pickup from Funchal or Caniço, guided trek Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo, plus Santana.

“David was a great guide, very knowledgeable. He was happy for everyone to find their own pace, quite a challenging hike for us but well worth the effort. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Arieiro Peak, Santo Serra, Cristo Rei in Open Roof 4×4 Experience

Arieiro Peak, Santo Serra, Cristo Rei in Open Roof 4x4 Experience - Pico do Arieiro (1,818m): the birds-eye payoff

9.Arieiro Peak, Santo Serra, Cristo Rei in Open Roof 4×4 Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Open-roof 4x4 from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and Cristo Rei for panoramic views, small-group guiding, plus free pickup.

“Sehr schöner, individueller Ausflug mit dem offenem Jeep, auch für unsere Tochter (4 Jahre) eine Freude. Die Tour wurde wegen schlechtem Wetter am Berg kurzfristig umgestellt, dennoch ein Traum.”

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Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour

Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour - Price and value: what $54.42 covers (and what the upgrade adds)

10.Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Watch Madeira’s sunrise from Pico do Arieiro, then warm up with breakfast at a rustic mill and a short levada walk.

“Lovely to see the beautiful sunrise. The walk along the levadas was also very enjoyable but the guide didn’t come with us which we were a bit surprised at. Breakfast was a bit odd - odd combination of things and a strange place with no facilities. We would have been happy with just a cup of coffee”

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Madeira Peaks – Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour

Madeira Peaks - Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour - The morning route: Machico and the south-coast rhythm

11.Madeira Peaks – Open 4X4 Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $83

Open-top 4x4 across Madeira’s south and peak country, with big viewpoint stops, Santana houses, and a rum-factory break.

“The guide Jose made this tour really special! Enjoyed it a lot! I recommended trying it. A lot of fun, you would not get to those places on your own.”

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Achadas Teixeira- Pico Ruivo -& Pico pedras/Queimadas forest walk

Achadas Teixeira- Pico Ruivo -& Pico pedras/Queimadas forest walk - Pickup, Vehicle Ride, and Timing: A Day That Moves

12.Achadas Teixeira- Pico Ruivo -& Pico pedras/Queimadas forest walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54

Guided hike to Pico Ruivo from Funchal: mountain navigation, great photo stops, and a bus ride back. Fire-impacted route updates.

“This was cancelled at the last minute. We were offered another day when we weren’t on the island. I asked to change to a different tour. I was not helped at all with planning something different. Went with another company.”

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Safari 4×4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group “FlowerEAST”

Safari 4x4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group "FlowerEAST" - Pickup in Funchal and Caniço: how to avoid day-one stress

13.Safari 4×4 Pico Arieiro Santana in Small Group “FlowerEAST”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

4x4 small-group East Madeira day to Pico do Arieiro, Santana triangles, a 2 km levada walk, Ribeiro Frio forest, pickup included.

“Ricardo our driver/guide picked us up, right on time, just 10 minutes away from our cruiseship. With 6 other people from Britain, France and Latvia we started the tour. So we had a real European get together. Although we made several tours on Madeira, this tour is one of a totally different kind. Though we were a bit unlucky with the weather in the morning we had a lot of fun. We tried to make it to the top of Madeira's highest mountain, we did not make it because of the heavy clouds and the rain. But Ricardo offered us a very nice alternative. It really is fun to get…”

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Madeira Sunset in Pico do Arieiro and Optional Stairway to Heaven

Madeira Sunset in Pico do Arieiro and Optional Stairway to Heaven - Stairway to Heaven (Miradouro Pedra Rija): Optional, Famous, and Time-Sensitive

14.Madeira Sunset in Pico do Arieiro and Optional Stairway to Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Drive to Pico do Arieiro for sunset over Madeira’s cloud sea, with optional Stairway to Heaven and smart weather backups.

“Promised to be a great experience and probably would have been if it hadn't rained and the cloud covered the mountain - could only see about 20 foot!. Unfortunately, we cannot control the weather! However, the guide was very knowledgeable and the food and drink we had was delicious”

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail - Pickup and Timing: How the Day Stays Organized

15.Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, a glass-platform photo stop, and a self-guided Vereda do Larano hike with pickup from Funchal.

“The ride to the hike was very pleasant with the driver Rosbert! He was very nice. Sadly, there was no sunrise due to the weather. However, we really enjoyed the hike!”

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