Make an unforgettable memory on this private 4x4 round-trip adventure from Funchal or Caniço. Venture through mountains and nature to a perfect sunrise viewpoint on Pico do Arieiro.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Pickup included: Please be ready at your accommodation 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your pickup time will depend on the time of the sunrise. Guides will wait up to 15 minutes after the scheduled time.
Private group

Highlights

Embark on a private off-road adventure
Travel 1,818 meters up to Madeira's third highest peak
Watch the sunrise from above the clouds
Toast to your experience with a hot cup of coffee

Full description

Watch the sunrise above the clouds on this private guided 4x4 trip starting with pickup from your accommodation in Funchal or Caniço. Travel through the mountains 1,818 meters high to Pico do Arieiro, Madeira Island’s third highest peak.

Hop on a Land Rover 4x4 directly from your hotel and head toward Pico do Arieiro, one of the few mountain peaks on the island accessible by car. Make a toast with a hot cup of coffee in hand and plunge back under the clouds.

Admire the mountain’s lush vegetation, including heather, moss, and the impressive purple Echium candicans, known as the pride of Madeira. Continue your adventure off-road and immerse yourself in the nature of the island before returning for drop-off at your hotel.

Includes

Wind coat
Chair
Flashlight
Hot coffee
Private guide
Travel insurance
Pickup in Funchal and Caniço

Breakfast (available upon request)
Pickup outside Funchal and Caniço

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form

Important information

What to bring

Warm clothing
Jacket
Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

Oversize luggage

Know before you go

In case of bad weather, this tour may be changed or canceled with a total refund

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 8 reviews

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I’d seen this trip on TV before we visited and it did not disappoint! Diogo was our guide and he was on time and extremely pleasant. He looked after us really well and we were the first ones up the mountain which was exciting! We were very lucky with the weather, arrived in the pitch black dark, sat, freezing in our chairs with our hot coffees and watched the sun come up over the island and clouds! It’s awesome and then once the sun was up we skipped about admiring the stunning views. A really magical experience. Diogo gave us as much time as we wanted to explore both aspects from the mountain top.

March 16, 2022

Brito was our excellent guide. He carefully guided us to a private plateau. He provided, chairs. blankets, head torches and hot coffee. We were lucky enough to see a spectacular sunrise push it’s way through the cloud on the horizon. Thank you Brito you made it a memorable day for all 4 of us.

March 9, 2022

A really unique experience. After the sunrise our guide to us to a lovely elevation to see Funchal

January 5, 2022

Pico do Arieiro: Private 4x4 Sunrise Trip with Hot Drinks

Pico do Arieiro: Private 4x4 Sunrise Trip with Hot Drinks

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