Tours/Madeira/Sunrise in Areeiro Peak
Viator · group up to 7 pax

Sunrise in Areeiro Peak

5.0(74)Madeira1 hour
VIATOR5.0(44)TRIPADVISOR5.0(30)

Description

In Portugal they have a say: "early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise ", and in this tour you will experience the revigorating energy of a sunrise, and we will make sure you take this experience in your heart!

Tour Options

Sunrise in Areeiro Peak
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

There is no better way of starting the day than to experience the unique sunrise in Madeira… very invigorating! An event of this nature​,​ only Pico do Areeiro can provide at it’s best. We start climbing up to Areeiro, the 3rd highest peak of Madeira with 1818m of altitude. We climb via Camacha, a little village in the mountains famous by it's wickers pieces. After Camacha is Poiso, wich has a shelter house now turned in to a bar/restaurant, and marks the 1500m of altitude... and finally we arrive at Pico do Areeiro, the highest point in Madeira, and an unique place to watch the sunrise After the sunrise we go down in remote routs, in which we can appreciate Santo da Serra, a village surrounded by raw nature and breathatking views. The final descent to Santa Cruz, a city most known by the airport, and we will use very remote and narrow roads, that provides amazing postcards pictures.

Admission included40 min

The beautifull viewpoint is in the middle of the Laurisilva Forest, along a very flat hiking trail... at the end you will be amazed by the views!

Admission included30 min

A beautifull glasswalk viewpoint in Santana's district called Faial, where we can see the beautifull northcoast of Madeira, where you will be overwhelmed by the views!

Highlights

Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Sharing local knowledge and local traditions
Driver/Guide

What's included

Included
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Sharing local knowledge and local traditions
Driver/Guide
Not included
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-Ups outside Santana, Machico, Santa Cruz and Funchal are extra. You can know the pick-up price at time of reservation. We do pick-ups in hotels, AL and port

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(74)

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Tour828674
June 29, 2026
Breathtaking sunrise trip

Amazing excursion to watch the sun rise, with lots of bonus stop offs. Hugo was amazing, knowledgeable and so helpful, he rearranged the trip to another day just to make sure we got the best weather and views possible. This was the highlight of our trip to Madeira.

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F4683JFsaram
June 23, 2026
Wonderful

Our sunrise experience was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Madeira. Watching the sun rise above the clouds was breathtaking and something we will never forget. A huge part of what made the experience so special was our tour guide, Hugo. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. He shared interesting information along the way, kept everyone engaged, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire tour. In addition to the sunrise, we loved stopping at the other viewpoints throughout the tour. Each one offered incredible scenery and gave us the opportunity to experience different parts of Madeira that we may not have otherwise seen. Everything was very well organized, and Hugo’s positive attitude and enthusiasm made an already amazing experience even better. If you’re visiting Madeira, we cannot recommend this experience enough. Waking up early was 100% worth it, and it’s something everyone should experience at least once. It truly felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and created memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you, Hugo, for helping make this such an unforgettable experience. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Madeira!

Operator response

Thank you for this amazing review! All the best!

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Meghan_L
June 13, 2026
Amazing

We had an amazing time on this tour! Getting to see sunrise in such a special place in addition to all the other scenic places and even a coffee stop. Amazing!!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this nice review! Hope to see you again in Madeira in the future!

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James_s
May 23, 2026
Great guide

This was a great experience. Hugo our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Small group tour (4) got to see some great trails and look out points on the island. Not rushed and easy pace. Definitely recommend. Check weather some clouds on top of the mountain and dress warm this cold up there.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the nice review... hope to see you again in the future on this amazing island. Take care!

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Alix F
January 3, 2026
Friendly, comprehensive tour

Hugo provided a very friendly service, and we were impressed by the depth of his knowledge and the variety offered in the tour. Likewise, he provided several suggestions for the rest of our holiday. Highly recommend for those looking to explore the island’s highlands!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this kind review! All the best !

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Emmaline_S
September 29, 2025
Spectacular photo opportunities

Fantastic experience. Hugo keeps the groups small and has the local knowledge to beat the queues and recommend the best spot for great photos. We captured some amazing shots without the crowds. The Balcones lavada walk was a lovely contrast in the forest ending in another spectacular view. And the final stop of a clifftop viewpoint did not disappoint. I highly recommend this tour.

Operator response

Thank you for this amazing review! Take care

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Sherpa636681
September 3, 2025
Wonderful & enjoyable trip

The view of the top was splendid but our hopes of viewing a spectular sunrise did not materialise as the weather didn't co-operate. It was windy with fast moving dark moist clouds allowing only brief glimpses of the colours of the dawn. We were fortunate to witness a couple being married when the clouds lifted a bit to allow views of the surrounding area. The remainder of the trip along the coast was through lovely scenery and bright sunshine which more that made up for the earlier disappointment. Our driver, Hugo, was excellent and his knowledge, commentary and concern for the group was excellent. The stops were perfectly planned to allow us glimpses of the natural beauty of Madeira and refresh ourselves to be ready for the next stop. We booked two further tours as we were so impressed by the experience.

Operator response

Thank you so much for this amazing review! Hope to see you back again in my island... take care!

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christasully22
August 29, 2025
Amazing sunrise experience — a must do!

Such an amazing experience! Hugo made it so easy and seamless! He picked us up from our hotel and took us to a great spot to start our hike. When we got back, he took us on another little tour around the island and provided amazing suggestions for things to do around Madeira! We really appreciated his tour because we had booked another, which cancelled on us because of “bad weather,” which we found out was really because he overbooked so Hugo is reliable, trustworthy and extremely communicative, which I appreciate!

Operator response

Thank you for this amazing review! Hope to see you again in the future... take care!

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Clugere
August 21, 2025
Breathtaking Sunrise & Amazing Guide

An unforgettable experience! Watching the sunrise at Pico do Arieiro was absolutely magical, and our guide Hugo made it truly special. He’s a local with deep knowledge about Madeira’s nature, history, and culture, and he shared so many interesting facts and stories. After sunrise, he took us to two breathtaking viewpoints, making the morning feel like a complete adventure. Hugo was warm, friendly, and wonderful with my children, which made the tour even more enjoyable. This was without a doubt one of the highlights of our holiday – highly recommended!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this amazing review! It was nice to host you and your kids :) All the best for you!

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I1516EAtom_m
August 10, 2025
Beautiful sunrise and tour was very organized

Hugo is the best tourguide on Madeira. He has big knowlege of the island and he is very friendly. Everything went smooth, I can only recommend to do this tour

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Operator response

Thank you for the amazing review! Take care!

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