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Madeira Sunset in Pico do Arieiro and Optional Stairway to Heaven

3 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Admire the sunset from Madeira's third-highest peak on a shared tour from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro. enjoy visiting Pico do Arieiro without the big crowds. You have the option to go on a self guided hike to the Stairway to Heaven and Ninho da Manta viewpoints (roughly 2.4 km total with return)

Following pickup at your accommodation, we head towards Pico do Arieiro at an altitude of 1,818 meters where you can enjoy the sun setting in one of the island's most beautiful settings. See shades of orange, pink, and red from above the clouds.

Before settling into your ideal viewing spot, enjoy the lovely scenery of Pico do Arieiro and then enjoy the sunset.

This is the one of the best ways to visit Pico do Arieiro and enjoy it's nature without overcrowded viewpoints. It's you and nature enjoying each other's company.
Be advised that the views won't always be clear and that changes to the program might have to be made in order to see the sunset as the walking is optional but no added fees
What's included?
    Air-conditioned vehicle
    Guide/Driver Included
    Pickup and Drop off from Accomodation/Hotel (C.Lobos (center) Funchal, Santa Cruz, Machico(center) )
    Exclusions
      Pickup and Drop off from Hotel (Calheta, Ponta do Sol, R.Brava, S. Vicente, Santana, Porto Moniz) )
      Please note
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      • Animals or pets allowed
      • Infant seats available
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • No public transportation nearby
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
      • This tour will take place rain or shine. If the weather/visibility conditions are not good enough to enjoy the sunset at Pico do Arieiro, the tour will be changed to visit the west tip of the Island ( the Lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo) in Calheta or Rabaçal where you can enjoy an equally great sunset There are no refunds based on weather conditions, if there are sudden weather changes in the mountains we proceed to one of our alternative spots.
      • Please be in time back at the car as we leave 30 minutes after the sunset, any disregard of others or bad behaviour will not be tolerated
      • The walking to Stairway to Heaven viewpoint is optional and Self guided so please be cautious and respect the appropriate trails and guidelines
      • We recommend having a meal before the Tour as restaurants will be closed by the time we arrive to Pico do Arieiro
      • Please bring warm clothes or at least an extra coat just in case of cold in Pico do Arieiro Please advise us on any dietary restrictions when booking so we can adequately prepare. Guide will ask for your name and specify the tour Pickups outside our pickup area will not have pickup included so please be advised as there might be extra fees if you wish to be picked up at your location
      What to bring