5.0 · 4 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor Madeira Operated by Charismatic Mountain Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
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The operator has taken it off sale, as of September 29, 2026. Everything below is what the tour looked like when it last ran. Operators do bring these back, and when this one returns it goes back into our listings automatically.
05:20, 05:40 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Price and inclusions
One price for every traveller: €35 per adult.
Included and not included
Return transfer after sunrise, only for guests who do not start the PR1 trail
Driver
PR1 trail pass, only with the “Sunrise with Separate PR1 Pass” option, subject to availability
Shared sunrise experience at Pico do Arieiro
Return transport after starting the PR1 trail
Guided PR1 hike or hiking assistance
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
PR1 pass unless selected option includes it
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 2 September 2026.
Reviews
5.0
4 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
Star breakdown of all 4 ratings
5 stars
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Please wait at the bus stop just outside the reception. Please arrive 5 minutes early. Nearby free and paid parking options are available, depending on availability. This point is useful for guests staying east of Funchal. Final departure instructions will be sent by message or WhatsApp., Please wait at the bus stop just outside the reception. Please arrive 5 minutes early. Nearby free and paid parking options are available, depending on availability. Final departure instructions will be sent by message or WhatsApp., Please wait at the bus stop by the museum. Please arrive 5 minutes early. This is a central Funchal meeting point with paid underground parking nearby. Final departure instructions will be sent by message or WhatsApp.
Departure
05:20, 05:40 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Charismatic Mountain; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro is Madeira’s third-highest peak and the highest viewpoint on the island reachable by car, at 1,818 metres above sea level. This is where you will watch the sunrise and enjoy one of Madeira’s most spectacular mountain settings above the clouds.
1h 20m
2
Funchal
Pick up and drop off at funchal or caniço, plus driving to the different points of this experience takes roughly 1h15 minutes
1h 15m
About this tour, from the operator
Enjoy a great-value shared sunrise transfer to Pico do Arieiro using fixed meeting points in strategic tourist areas. This option is designed for travellers who prefer a lower price and can meet us at one of the listed points instead of using hotel pickup.
The meeting-point system keeps the early-morning route simpler, more direct and more reliable. Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off are not included. Return transfer is included back to the same meeting point after sunrise.
We normally go to Pico do Arieiro, but if weather or visibility conditions are not favourable, an alternative viewpoint may be used to provide the best possible experience. Please bring warm clothing, as summit temperatures can be much lower than in Funchal. Toilet facilities may be limited.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No hike or guided walking activity is included with this option.
The PR1 pass gives access to the trail only. It does not include a guided hike, hiking assistance, extra waiting time, luggage storage, or return transport after starting the PR1 trail.
This option uses fixed meeting points only. Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off are not included.
This is a short and simple sunrise transfer designed for travellers who want to see sunrise at Pico do Arieiro and return early to their meeting point to enjoy the rest of the day.
The standard return transfer leaves Pico do Arieiro after the sunrise visit. Guests who choose to start the PR1 trail will not be able to use the included return transfer from Pico do Arieiro.
A PR1 trail pass is included only if the “Sunrise with Separate PR1 Pass” option is selected. It is a separate official trail permit, subject to availability.
Guests who choose to start the PR1 trail give up the included return transfer
The PR1 pass may also be used separately from the sunrise transfer, depending on the date and time slot confirmed.
Please bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. Mountain temperatures can be much lower than in Funchal before sunrise.
Mountain weather can change quickly, and clear views, sunrise 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 may be used. Weather, limited visibility, or use of an alternative viewpoint do not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
Good to know
Food not included bring or buy your own
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.