End your day with a golden-hour adventure across Madeira’s west coast. Ride in a 4x4 through scenic viewpoints and quiet mountain trails as the sun dips into the Atlantic. Your local guide leads you to the best hidden spots to capture incredible photos and take in the peaceful atmosphere. A relaxing, beautiful way to experience the island’s most magical time of day.
Tour Options
4x4 Sunset Tour
Pickup included
Itinerary
90 min
The peak comes alive at dawn.
The colours are something of a dream and even the air is different.
Watching the sun set above the clouds is a truly unique experience!
Highlights
Guided stops and viewpoints
4x4 vehicle
Local driver-guide
What's included
Included
Guided stops and viewpoints
4x4 vehicle
Local driver-guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up free of charge all hotels and holiday rentals in the Funchal area.
Locations outside of Funchal may be subject to a pick up fee
We do not offer pick up services from the north side of the island.
Traveller Ratings
4.9
45 reviews
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sunset Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour take?
Sunset Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Sunset Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Funchal experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Sunset Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up free of charge all hotels and holiday rentals in the Funchal area.
Locations outside of Funchal may be subject to a pick up fee
We do not offer pick up services from the north side of the island. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyGgtEMkTatKi01mltu61w8w=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyB1SrZS6y2kCiLklk6hyVQg=.
What languages is Sunset Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sunset Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 45 verified reviews; it is run by Hit The Road Madeira. Most-mentioned highlights: Guided stops and viewpoints; 4x4 vehicle; Local driver-guide.
Reviews(45)
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F3057QWpaulc
September 3, 2026
Clouds ruined the trip.
Sadly the clouds were really thick's so zero visibility at the peak on the evening we visited. Nuns Valley was lovely though.
I have a fear of heights and found the climb up by road very scary LOL. So this is not for you if you have the same phobia.
Hugo our guide was such fun, we had a good laugh and owing to the bad weather he took us to a viewing point overlooking Funchal which gave those on teh trip a great photo opportunity. He is a great person and I would recommend.
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Lucca6060
July 9, 2026
What an outstanding Maderian Tour Team..
Some days before our planned group 4x4 Sunset tour we were contacted by Jeff from the Hit the road team, he apologised and confirmed that he was going to be unable to undertake our planned 4x4. He offered us a full private tour for two alternative with one of his other drivers, Rui.
My wife and I discussed the option and took Jeff up on his alternative tour.
Rui duly arrived at our apartment, he could speak fluent English and was an absolute credit to Hit the Road, whilst also being a great ambassador for his native island.
We took In various wonderland Maderian sights, as we headed up towards our final destination Pico Areerio, some of these included, Christ the King of Garajau and a wonderful locals mountain Poncha bar.
When then saw the most breathtaking and memorable sunset on top Pico Areerio, this night will remain in our memories forever..
Thank you Jeff and Rui, we will be back on Maderia soon and will definitely book another tour with your team..
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aoifen695
June 10, 2026
Great sunset views and jeep tour
Beautiful views, Hugo was a great tour guide 10/10 ✨
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713arlened
May 13, 2026
Excellent trip. Would highly recommend.
Excellent trip. Vitor was an exceptional guide. He was very knowledgeable, personable and took us to parts of the island we probably wouldn’t have seen. He was very easy to converse with and his English is excellent. We unfortunately left a personal item in his vehicle, and he very kindly returned to our accommodation late at night to return it.
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Helen_O
April 17, 2026
Absolutely brilliant
I booked at the last minute for this trip and the communication was excellent. Our driver Hugo was brilliant, planning the evening around the clouds and taking us to the best places. Highly recommended.
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Explorer37491632971
April 5, 2026
Professional guides, fun,safe, authentic which results in a smooth experience of the sunrise over the mountains.
A safe and fun ride to the top of the mountains. You will experience the sunrise and some secrets that only these guides know. Loved it!
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ImogenHP
February 21, 2026
Local knowledge makes this a 10/10!
We found Hit the Road through YouTube, and were impressed with how seriously they take understanding where to visit based on the conditions. From conversations with our driver, Hugo, it also seems like they try not to contribute to over-tourism some places in Madeira are experiencing.
The communication with Emilio from booking through to drop-off was fantastic. And Hugo was possibly the most upbeat person we’ve ever met (funny too!). The local stories and context that Hugo was able to provide - not just for the ‘main’ area we visited but for the whole drive - helped us understand more about Madeira (and made us wish we’d done more tours with Hit the Road earlier in our trip!).
We’d recommend this tour without hesitation and will definitely be booking when we visit Madeira again.
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32nicoletteg
February 20, 2026
Must do!!
Such a great experience! Hugo was a fantastic guide, really so kind and engaging throughout the trip. It was a nice mini hike and we got to see a beautiful sunset! Definitely worth it!!
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I9738VUeugenec
January 25, 2026
Excellent Experience
Amazing experience. We did our first lavada walk and what an amazing experience with views we would never have seen on our own !! We are always impressed with the knowledge of this crew has of the Island and genuine love for how much each tour guide enjoys making their clients happy and fulfilled!!! We can’t wait to come back to Madeira and take more tours with Hit The Road Madeira !!! You All Are Amazing People & We Highly Recommend This Genuine Experience !!! We Love You Jeff and All Your Crew !!!!
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591mindyl
August 29, 2025
Poor Cloudy Day Plan
We were excited for a sunset tour with Hit the Road on August 26. We were supposed to be picked up at 6:10 pm. At 6:03 pm, when we were all dressed and ready, we received a call from Hit the Road that the peak of Pico Areiro was too cloudy and that we should pack bathing suits for an alternative itinerary. When we met our guide, it was clear that there was no alternative itinerary and that we were just going to drive to get dinner on the water. We had a lovely dinner, but that was not what we signed up and paid for. We 100% understand that the weather conditions did not permit us to go to Pico Areiro. However, we should have been given more than 7 minutes notice, the opportunity to cancel/get a refund, or the opportunity to reschedule for another day with better weather. If Hit the Road does not offer these opportunities, there should be a real alternative itinerary for days when the weather does not permit ascending the peak.
