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title: Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group
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type: tour
city: Funchal
country: Portugal
price: 100
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 151
duration_minutes: 360
duration_max_minutes: 480
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 1 of 18 (Levada Walks & Hiking)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-10-03
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# Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group

**Guidekin's take:** A sunrise hike between the two highest peaks with a certified mountain guide in a group capped at eight, with pickup in Funchal and Caniço and poles on request. The trail permit is booked and paid separately with the forestry authority, so check availability before you book. 4.97 from 151 reviews at €100 per person.

In our comparison: #1 of 18 in Levada Walks & Hiking, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

On this amazing sunrise tour, it is a small group guided walk, Maximum 8 travellers, an amazing experience to see the day starting on the more amazing sunrise spots, often above the clouds. Beating away the big groups, we will have the mountain to ourselves

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 28 pickup points
- Max 8 people: small group
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 06:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age 10+: Minimum age is 10 years

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 28 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €100 per person
- Duration: 6h–8h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 151 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Up Mountain Madeira
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 06:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20

## Reviews

4.97 from 151 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 151 of 151.

- 5 stars: 147 (97%)
- 4 stars: 4 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Professional certified mountain guide
- Walking poles available at pre-request
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Caniço and Funchal - pickup for free close to the port

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Pickup outside Funchal, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos
- Hikers TAX fee-This is charged and managed by the INFC (local governement). Its not included on this product-you must reserve your slot .
- Reserving this tour, doesnt confirm the slots(not included on price) for the Hike - please enquire our availaibility first prior of booking and governement slots on Simplifica website

## Itinerary

1. **Pico do Arieiro** (1h) - We will start our hike on Pico do Areeiro and walk to Pico Ruivo
2. **Pico Ruivo** (30m) - the highest peak on the island
3. **Santana** (45m) - as we will be on this side, we will take a visit to the traditional houses

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 28

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- bring confortable clothes and shoes be prepared for sun and cold in the mountain and pack a picnic/water
- Operates in all weather conditions since there is safety assured, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 10 years
- It is recommended to bring water and food for your picnic
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Pickup time can vary trougth out the year, as the sun rises at diferent hours, at diferent times of the year! Please be aware: Time shown on ticket is just a website generic time - after confirmation we will contact with exact hour of Pickup and meeting point. Please MAKE SURE you get from us a message with exact details, if not please contact us ASAP to be sure of the details!

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Levada Walks & Hiking

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #1 of 18** | €100 | 6h–8h | 4.97 (151) | shared, max 8 |
| [Rabaçal - 25 Fonts](/portugal/funchal/tours/raba-al-25-fonts/?format=md) | €45 | 4h 30m | 4.94 (186) | shared |
| [Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours](/portugal/funchal/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) | €385 per group | 6h | 5.0 (72) | private |
| [Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira](/portugal/funchal/tours/levada-do-caldeir-o-verde-self-guided-hike-in-madeira/?format=md) | €42 | 6h | 4.91 (124) | shared |

Ranked #1 of 18 in Levada Walks & Hiking by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €100, median €48; typical length 6h. 2 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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