Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail
Description
Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up about 1.5 hours before sunrise (exact time sent by 8:30 PM the day before via email or WhatsApp). Dress warmly and wear good shoes, as mountain weather can differ greatly from Funchal. At Pico do Arieiro, enjoy an unforgettable sunrise (weather permitting). Sometimes clouds may block the view — refunds are not possible in such cases. You can optionally hike part of the PR1 “Stairs of Heaven” trail (1.2 km, €3 fee) for breathtaking views, returning within about 45 minutes after sunrise. The tour continues to the Glass Platform at Guindaste Viewpoint, where you can admire the ocean through a transparent floor. The final adventure is the 7 km Larano Trail, a moderate 2.5-hour coastal hike between Machico and Porto da Cruz, revealing Madeira’s dramatic cliffs and wild beauty. After the hike, relax as you’re dropped off at your hotel, ending a day filled with incredible landscapes and unforgettable moments.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, and optional 1,2km hike to "stairs to heaven" and return to the van
Photo shot at the glass plataform
Self guided hike to Larano trail 7km +/-2:30h light moderate
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please for pickups outside Funchal add extra pick up fee.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- ***PICK UP TIME SENT BY 8:30PM, THE DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY***
Reviews(61)
Great guide and trails. Worked with us on weather issues. Knowledgeable and personable local with a great attitude.
I went on this trip solo and this trip was so accommodating. The driver was full of knowledge and took time to answer any questions. He waited for us after we stopped for sunrise (the van was lovely and warm) - a lot of other drivers of other tours didnt wait so this is why you should book this one. The time at each stop was reasonable, there was plenty of time to capture pictures, ask questions and enjoy each location. The hike was awesome, socialised with others on the tour while we all soaked in the beauty of Madeira. I would 100% recommend this excursion with your trip to Madeira to make it an awesome holiday :) - Craig
Great experience. Ross is a lovely driver who was very professional. We didn't get to see sunrise due to the weather, but we were ware this could happen before we booked. The Larano hike was perfect, not too difficult and we were lucky ro get great weather. Ross gave us great directions to make sure we could easily find him at the end. I would recommend this excursion.
This excursion really shows how beautiful Madeira is; it's worth the money. Despite the strong wind and rain, we reached the mountain and saw the sunrise. We drank delicious coffee at a local bar, relaxed, and had a snack with a wonderful view.
So glad I didn’t rent a car and booked this tour instead. The inclines are no joke, but our driver made them look like child’s play. The sunrise was amazing, and the hike afterwards was great as well. The sea platform was underwhelming, especially because the glass floor is hard to see through. It’s important to note that the driver stays in the van the whole time so the hikes are not guided. Might be something to consider for solo travelers though the hiking routes were well maintained and visited.
Nice experience; small group and lovely hike with great views. The guide was helpful and the instructions were clear
A great option for a solo person (me), couple or even a group who don't have their own transport. Convenient pick up and drop off service, with helpful and interesting information from our friendly driver. 7 of us shared a mini-bus to visit Stairway as well as the excellent Loredo coastal walk.
10/10 driver (André) , great guy, fantastic humour , amazing driver. Picked us all up safely , got us to the top quickly and let us enjoy the beautiful views. Knowledgeable about the area and told us some nice facts and kept things funny and relaxing.
Our tour guide (Andre) was soo friendly and funny and we had an amazing day all thanks to him it was 10/10 a 100% recommend booking your next trip with them. It was a pleasure and a very memorable day. Thank you Andre ☺️
Sunset was really good, and the guide had a head torch he gave us for free!! Also, it's a really nice scenic trail afterwards, your taking a trail along the side of the mountain with the ocean to your left.
