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Sunset at Pico do Arieiro with Optional Stairway to Heaven Hike

3 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Watch the sunset from Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak, at 1,818 metres above sea level. Enjoy the changing colours above the clouds and surrounding mountains in a shared small-group experience.
SUNSET STAIRWAY + MEETING POINT
Lower-cost option with pickup and drop-off from one of 5 fixed meeting points across Funchal and Garajau.
SUNSET STAIRWAY + 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 sunset experience and the optional self-guided Stairway to Heaven walk of around 2.4 km round trip, subject to trail access and conditions.
Sunset views depend on weather and visibility and cannot be guaranteed. If Pico do Arieiro conditions are unsuitable, another appropriate viewpoint may be used. Warm clothing and suitable footwear are recommended.
What's included?
    Driver / local host
    Shared sunset experience at Pico do Arieiro
    Round-trip transportation
    Pickup/drop-off according to the option selected
    Optional self-guided Stairway to Heaven walk, subject to trail access and conditions
    Exclusions
      Official trail/access fees, if applicable-
      Hotel pickup when the Sunset Stairway + Meeting Point option is selected
      Pickup and drop-off outside Funchal and Caniço
      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
        • Sunset Stairway + Meeting Point: pickup and drop-off from one of 5 fixed meeting points across Funchal and Garajau.
        • Sunset Stairway + 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 and address in Special Requirements.
        • Mountain weather can change quickly, and clear views, sunset 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, or use of an alternative viewpoint do not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
        • The optional Stairway to Heaven walk is self-guided and subject to official access, trail conditions, weather and availability on the day. Any required official trail/access fees are not included.
        • This walk is not guaranteed and is not required in order to enjoy the sunset visit. Inability to complete the optional walk does not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
        • Return departure is normally around 30 minutes after sunset. If you choose the optional self-guided walk, the recommended turnaround point is the Stairway to Heaven / Miradouro da Pedra Rija viewpoint. Please do not continue further along the trail, as this may make it impossible to return to the vehicle on time.
        • If you realise you may be late, please contact the driver or our team immediately by phone or message. The vehicle cannot wait indefinitely for late guests, as this would affect other travellers. Guests who are not back at the agreed return time may need to arrange their own return.
        • Please bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. Mountain temperatures can be much lower than in Funchal.
        What to bring