5 tours · €28–€60 per person · ★ 4.9
Catching first light above the clouds is one of the best things you'll do in Madeira, and a guided sunrise tour is the sensible way to pull it off. You'd otherwise be driving mountain roads in the dark, so let a driver-guide handle the early transfer and the timing while you just show up. Most sunrise and sunset tours in Madeira include hotel pickup in the small hours and get you to the viewpoint with time to spare.
When you compare options, check where you're headed. Pico do Arieiro is the one to look for, and the best tours pair the sunrise with the high-mountain hike across to Pico Ruivo for the big ridge views. Some are a quick there-and-back to the peak for the light alone; others fold in the full walk, so match the itinerary to your fitness. Want it to yourself? A private tour sets its own pace, while small-group trips keep the cost down.
5 sunrise and sunset experiences in Madeira from €28. Private and small-group, hotel pickup and free cancellation on most - easy to book online.
Have you ever dreamed about celebrating a start of the new day on the very top of the paradise Madeira island? Just allow yourself to dream and we wil...
In Portugal they have a say: "early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise ", and in this tour you will experience the revigorat...
Self Guided Hiking - Experience the most amazing natural scenery as you walk from mountain to mountain on a hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. W...
Shared budget transfers to enjoy this amazing hike in your own rhythm! Designed for travelers that are looking for freedom! Pick-up and drop-off are i...
Enjoy a great-value shared sunrise transfer to Pico do Arieiro using fixed meeting points in strategic tourist areas. This option is designed for trav...
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Shared budget transfers to enjoy this amazing hike in your own rhythm! Designed for travelers that are looking for freedom! Pick-up and drop-off are i...
Self Guided Hiking - Experience the most amazing natural scenery as you walk from mountain to mountain on a hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. W...
Have you ever dreamed about celebrating a start of the new day on the very top of the paradise Madeira island? Just allow yourself to dream and we wil...
Madeira is known as the island of eternal spring, with mild temperatures all year. Spring and early autumn are ideal for levada walks and mountain views; summer is warm and busy, and winter is popular for sunshine and the famous New Year fireworks.
Flights land at Madeira Airport (FNC) near Funchal. The island is mountainous with winding roads, so a 4x4 jeep tour, organised excursion or hired car is the easiest way to reach the levadas, peaks and north-coast villages.
5 sunrise & sunset experiences are available for booking in Madeira on Guidekin. The highest-rated is Sunrise in Areeiro Peak with 5.0/5 from 71 reviews.
Prices range from €28 to €60 per person. The most affordable option is PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer at €28. The premium choice is Sunrise in Areeiro Peak at €60.
Based on 749 traveler reviews across 5 tours, Sunrise in Areeiro Peak has the highest rating: 5.0/5 (71 reviews).
Duration ranges from 3h 30m to 8h. The shortest is Madeira Sunrise Transfer to Pico do Arieiro at 3h 30m. The longest is PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer at 8h.
Browse 5 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and book directly on Guidekin. Most tours offer instant confirmation and free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Most sunrise & sunset experiences offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.
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