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Sunrise Tour at Pico do Arieiro

3 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

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.
What's included?
    Premium option includes breakfast with coffee, tea, homemade cake, and ham and cheese sandwiches
    Premium option includes Paradise Valley levada walk, if safe conditions allow
    Hotel pickup and drop-off within the listed pickup areas
    Shared sunrise experience at Pico do Arieiro
    Exclusions
      Pickup and drop-off outside our defined service area
      Breakfast in the Standard option
      Levada walk in the Standard option
      Guided PR1 hike or hiking assistance
      PR1 trail pass unless the "Sunrise with Separate PR1 Pass" option is selected
      Return transport from Achadas do Teixeira, Pico Ruivo, or any PR1 trail point
      Please note
        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Not stroller accessible
        • Not suitable for pets
        • No public transportation nearby
        • Infants must not sit on laps
        • Infant seats unavailable
        • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
        • 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. The PR1 trail pass is included only if the "Sunrise with Separate PR1 Pass" option is selected.
        • The PR1 pass is a separate permit arrangement, subject to official availability. It is not guaranteed for the sunrise time or within the excursion schedule. Preferred PR1 times depend on official availability.
        • The PR1 pass does not include a guided hike, hiking assistance, extra waiting time, or return transport from Achadas do Teixeira, Pico Ruivo, or any PR1 trail point.
        • 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.
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