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Pico do Arieiro sunset tour
Activities

Pico do Arieiro sunset tour

4.2/5

Excellent
19 reviews
from
£40.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll witness a stunning sunset from Madeira's third-highest peak
  • It's a chance to experience Pico do Arieiro without typical crowds
  • There's a visit to the iconic Stairway to Heaven viewpoint
  • The tour takes you to an altitude of 1,818 metres
What to expect

Witness the captivating sunset from Madeira's third-highest peak on a shared tour to Pico do Arieiro. You'll be taken to an altitude of 1,818 metres, where you can observe the sun setting in one of the island's most picturesque locations. Watch as shades of orange, pink, and red paint the sky above the clouds.

The tour includes the option to visit the Stairway to Heaven, also known as Miradouro da Pedra Rija. This iconic viewpoint provides a unique perspective of Pico do Arieiro. To make the most of this optional excursion, it's recommended to set off promptly upon arrival, allowing time to explore and return before darkness falls.

This experience offers the opportunity to visit this beautiful location without the typical crowds found at Pico do Arieiro.

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What's included
  • check Guided tour
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Where
Meeting point:
Pick-up and drop-off are included for hotels in Funchal. Please indicate the name and address of your hotel at checkout.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • The tour takes place rain or shine. If the weather/visibility conditions at the top are not good enough to watch the sunset, the locations will be changed to try to get a sunset view. You'll always be taken to Pico do Arieiro unless the road is closed or there is a red alert for weather conditions
  • There are no refunds in case of bad weather conditions. If there are sudden weather changes in the mountains, you'll be offered an alternative location
  • You'll return 30 minutes after sunset, so please be on time (the driver will always inform you of the departure time from Pico do Arieiro)
  • Due to park rules put in place to protect local wildlife and prevent fires, no one is allowed to stay on Pico do Arieiro after 10.30 pm
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Provider
Charismatic Mountain Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2 /5

Based on 19 reviews from verified customers


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Value for money

4.2/5

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    Matt

    Verified booking

    1

    24 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Don’t bother. Get a taxi/Uber for a fraction of the price and with no other hotel stops on the way. No guide at all. No facilities. Ridiculous price for glorified taxi trip. The walk and sunset was amazing but don’t know how Tui can justify the experience when it’s basically a taxi run

  • S

    Sarah

    Verified booking

    2.6

    22 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The pick up was 30 minutes late due to traffic. The actual experience lasted 2.5hours from pick up to drop off, it was advertised as 4.5 hours. The meal was rushed as we were late getting there and although the food was nice there were no choices. The meal was eaten in a brick barn, which was quite odd. The sunset was stunning, but it was advertised as seeing the stars as well, but we left before the sun had set fully so didn't get to see the stars. It was a lot of money for a short excursion.

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    Ian & Lorraine

    Verified booking

    4.2

    11 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    It was good travelling to a different part of the island & witnessing the change in landscape & atmosphere. The meal was very tasty & location put a unique touch to the evening which we enjoyed. Found memories made.

  • H

    Helen and kev

    Verified booking

    4.6

    12 January 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Our guide George was lovely, a really nice experience overall.

  • M

    Maja

    Verified booking

    4.2

    15 August 2025

    Travelled with family


    Wir wurden pünktlich abgeholt, die Kommunikation im Vorfeld war gut, es war nicht viel los. Die Wanderung oben war abenteuerlich und der Ausblick unbezahlbar, wir hatten ein tollen Sonnenuntergang! Allerdings viel zu teuer für nur hin-und Rückfahrt, vorher gab es oben auch mal Essen dazu was abgeschafft wurde, also vorher dinieren. Etwas kühler ist es dort schon und keine Toiletten.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    3

    25 May 2025

    für die angebotene Leistung (Essen auf einem Parkplatz) war der Preis eindeutig zu hoch,

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