Sunrise Tour at Pico do Arieiro

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.

Meeting point

Meet outside Garajau Madeira Hotel at the main roadside entrance on Estrada do Garajau. Please wait by the hotel entrance and remain visible to the driver.

Pickup

Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.

Ticket type

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Group size

Up to 16 travellers

Operated by

Charismatic Mountain

• 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.