--- title: "Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunrise-at-pico-do-arieiro-hike-larano-trail/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 40 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 61 duration_minutes: 450 free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Sunrise followed by Larano rank_in_category: 16 of 24 (Hiking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunrise-at-pico-do-arieiro-hike-larano-trail/ --- # Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail **Guidekin's take:** Pair sunrise at Pico do Arieiro with a hike on the Larano trail, with an optional walk on the Stairs of Heaven section. Hotel pickup and drop-off between Funchal and Caniço are included, but clouds can obscure sunrise without a refund. 4.8 from 61 reviews at €40 per person for 7h 30m. In our comparison: #16 of 24 in Hiking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up about 1.5 hours before sunrise (exact time sent by 8:30 PM the day before via email or WhatsApp). Dress warmly and wear good shoes, as mountain weather can differ greatly from Funchal. At Pico do Arieiro, enjoy an unforgettable sunrise (weather permitting). Sometimes clouds may block the view — refunds are not possible in such cases. You can optionally hike part of the PR1 “Stairs of Heaven” trail (1.2 km, €3 fee) for breathtaking views, returning within about 45 minutes after sunrise. The tour continues to the Glass Platform at Guindaste Viewpoint, where you can admire the ocean through a transparent floor. The final adventure is the 7 km Larano Trail, a moderate 2.5-hour coastal hike between Machico and Porto da Cruz, revealing Madeira’s dramatic cliffs and wild beauty. After the hike, relax as you’re dropped off at your hotel, ending a day filled with incredible landscapes and unforgettable moments. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 119 pickup points - Starts 06:00: one departure a day - Food not included: lunch and drinks - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 119 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €40 per person - Duration: 7h 30m - Rating: 4.8/5 from 61 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Wildermadeira - Group: Shared tour - Start times: 06:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.8 from 61 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 57 of 61. - 5 stars: 55 (90%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (3%) - 2 stars: 2 (3%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the helpful drivers and scenic hikes; some report long waits for the return transfer. **Praised:** - Friendly drivers share local history, route advice and recommendations - Transfers remove the need to drive or search for parking - Clear route instructions and pickup details shared before the hike - Sunrise views and coastal scenery are recurring highlights - Freedom to walk the trails independently at a personal pace **Complaints:** - Some report long waits for return pickups, while others are collected on time - Cloud cover sometimes prevents any view of the sunrise - Past trail closures forced changes to planned mountain hikes Written by Guidekin from the 51 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-10-21 to 2026-04-26); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - ***PICK UP TIME SENT BY 8:30PM, DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY*** - Hotel pick up and drop-off between Funchal and Caniço ## Not included - lunch and drinks - PR1 "Stairs of Heaven" Optional HIKE - (€3 Fee On-Site) - Pickups outside Funchal ## Itinerary 1. **Pico do Arieiro** (1h) - Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, and optional 1,2km hike to "stairs to heaven" and return to the van 2. **Miradouro do guindaste** (15m; admission included) - Photo shot at the glass plataform 3. **Vereda Do Larano** (2h; admission included) - Self guided hike to Larano trail 7km +/-2:30h light moderate ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 06:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30 - 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: 119 ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - ***PICK UP TIME SENT BY 8:30PM, THE DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY*** ## Compared with other Hiking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 24** | €40 | 7h 30m | 4.8 (61) | shared | | [Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours](/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) | €385 per group | 6h | 5.0 (72) | private | | [Gastro hike (Private Tour)](/portugal/madeira/tours/gastro-hike-private-tour/?format=md) | €80 | 5h | 5.0 (54) | private | | [Walk with a local](/portugal/madeira/tours/walk-with-a-local/?format=md) | €55 | 4h | 4.96 (67) | shared | Ranked #16 of 24 in Hiking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €109, median €48; typical length 7h 15m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/hiking-tours/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-sunrise-at-pico-do-arieiro-hike-larano-trail/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md