--- title: Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-sunset-at-pico-do-arieiro-and-pr1-stairway-to-heaven/ type: tour city: Funchal country: Portugal price: 33 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 148 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: PR1 at sunset for {price} rank_in_category: 2 of 13 (Hiking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-sunset-at-pico-do-arieiro-and-pr1-stairway-to-heaven/ --- # Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven ## Overview Join us on an unforgettable evening adventure to witness one of Madeira’s most breathtaking Sunset from the heights of Pico do Arieiro. We’ll start by picking you up from your accommodation in Funchal, Caniço or Câmara de Lobos (city center) Then, we continue the journey to the majestic Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak. Here, you’ll experience part of the famous PR1 trail,(Self-Guided) walking approximately 1.2 km each way (1h30m), leading you to the incredible Ninho da Manta Viewpoint and the renowned “Stairway to Heaven”. As the day ends, prepare to be amazed by the colors of the sunset painting the sky and mountains in golden tones. After soaking in this magical moment for about 30 minutes, we’ll comfortably return you to the nearest point of your accommodation. An evening you will never forget – join us for this unique sunset experience! We will inform you the exact pickup time the day before, and keep you updated via WhatsApp. ## Key facts - Price: from €33 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 148 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Hiking Transfers ## What's included - Driver - Briefing before the hike - Pick up and Drop off in your accommodation ## Not included - Bottled water - Snacks - Meals - Government Fees ## Itinerary 1. **Funchal** (1h) - We’ll start by picking you up from your accommodation in Funchal, Caniço, or Câmara de Lobos (city center). From there, we’ll make our way to the breathtaking Pico do Arieiro, where dramatic mountain peaks rise above the clouds 2. **Pico do Arieiro** (15m) - Stepping out at Pico do Arieiro feels like entering another world — towering ridges, endless valleys, and the ever-changing play of light and shadow create a view you’ll carry with you long after the trip ends 3. **Your adventure continues with a scenic hike to the Ninho da Manta viewpoint, ...** (1h 30m) - Your adventure continues with a scenic hike to the Ninho da Manta viewpoint, where sweeping views reveal the raw beauty of Madeira’s central mountains. On the route, you’ll cross the iconic “Stairway to Heaven”, a perfect picture spot where the horizon blends seamlessly with... 4. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m) - Back to Pico do Arieiro, you’ll settle in to watch one of the most breathtaking Sunsets on the island. The mountains fade into soft silhouettes while the sun slowly sinks beyond the horizon and the sky explodes in color, a sight you’ll remember forever. 5. **Funchal** (45m) - Your tour ends with a comfortable drop-off at your accommodation, where you can rest and relive the highlights of a truly remarkable day in Madeira ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - People afraid of heights ## How it compares in Hiking Tours Ranked **#2 of 13** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) — 5.0 (72) 2. [transfer-from-achada-do-teixeira-to-pico-do-arieiro](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/transfer-from-achada-do-teixeira-to-pico-do-arieiro/?format=md) — 4.93 (42) 3. [Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira](https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/pico-do-areeiro-to-pico-ruivo-pr-1-hiking-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) — €53 per person, 4.94 (34) Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/hiking-tours/?format=md ## More in Funchal - All Funchal tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/madeira-sunset-at-pico-do-arieiro-and-pr1-stairway-to-heaven/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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