Sunset at Pico do Arieiro with Optional Stairway to Heaven Hike

4.4(94)3 hr 30 minPortuguese, English, SpanishMadeira, Portugal

From

$40

Watch the sunset from Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak, at 1,818 metres above sea level. Enjoy the changing colours above the clouds and surrounding mountains in a shared small-group experience. SUNSET STAIRWAY + MEETING POINT Lower-cost option with pickup and drop-off from one of 5 fixed meeting points across Funchal and Garajau. SUNSET STAIRWAY + HOTEL PICKUP Includes pickup and drop-off from eligible accommodations in Funchal and Caniço. At checkout, select “I’ll decide later” and add your hotel name/address in Special Requirements. Both options include the same sunset experience and the optional self-guided Stairway to Heaven walk of around 2.4 km round trip, subject to trail access and conditions. Sunset views depend on weather and visibility and cannot be guaranteed. If Pico do Arieiro conditions are unsuitable, another appropriate viewpoint may be used. Warm clothing and suitable footwear are recommended.

Included

Round-trip transportation
Optional self-guided Stairway to Heaven walk, subject to trail access and conditions
Pickup/drop-off according to the option selected
Driver / local host
Shared sunset experience at Pico do Arieiro

Not included

Official trail/access fees, if applicable-
Hotel pickup when the Sunset Stairway + Meeting Point option is selected
Pickup and drop-off outside Funchal and Caniço

Choose your option

2 options

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What you'll do

Pico do Arieiro
E 202, Funchal, Portugal
Pico do Arieiro is Madeira’s highest viewpoint reachable by car, at 1,818 metres above sea level. We spend around 1 hour 30 minutes here, giving guests time to enjoy the sunset and, if they wish, independently explore nearby viewpoints such as Ninho da Manta and Stairway to Heaven (Miradouro Pedra Rija). The return transfer departs 30 minutes after sunset, so guests choosing the optional walk should manage their time carefully and return before departure. If summit weather conditions are too poor, an alternative sunset viewpoint in the Palheiro area may be considered.
1h 30m
Optional viewpoint visit during free time at Pico do Arieiro
Ninho da Manta offers impressive mountain views and can be visited independently during the stop at the summit.
20 min
Also known as Stairway to Heaven, this viewpoint can be visited independently as
an optional self-guided walk from Pico do Arieiro. Guests planning to do this walk should head out promptly on arrival and allow enough time to return before departure.
30 min
Funchal
Funchal, Portugal
Return transfer to Funchal after the activity. The return transfer departs 30 minutes after sunset.
1 hour

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup detailsRead more

Meet outside Garajau Madeira Hotel at the main roadside entrance on Estrada do Garajau. Please wait by the hotel entrance and remain visible to the driver.

Meet outside the CR7 Museum/Pestana CR7 complex, facing Avenida Sá Carneiro. Please wait near the main entrance area and remain visible to the driver.

Meet at the covered bus stop directly in front of Estrada Monumental 210. Please wait at the bus stop and remain visible to the driver. Use the map pin to confirm the exact location. Bus Stop is right next to the Les Suites CLiff Bay on the main road.

Meet outside Enotel Lido at the main roadside entrance on Estrada Monumental. Please wait on the pavement by the hotel entrance and remain visible to the driver.

Meet at the APS Caracas S (855) bus stop on Estrada Monumental 855. Please wait directly at the bus stop and remain visible to the driver. Use the map pin to confirm the exact location.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sunset Stairway + Meeting Point: pickup and drop-off from one of 5 fixed meeting points across Funchal and Garajau.
Sunset Stairway + Hotel Pickup: pickup and drop-off from eligible accommodations in Funchal and Caniço. For hotel pickup, select “I’ll decide later” at checkout and enter your hotel name and address in Special Requirements.
Mountain weather can change quickly, and clear views, sunset colours or visibility cannot be guaranteed. The tour normally operates when access is open and conditions are safe. If conditions at Pico do Arieiro are not favourable, an alternative viewpoint such as Palheiro or another suitable location may be used.
Weather, limited visibility, or use of an alternative viewpoint do not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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