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title: Madeira Top Sunrise
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-top-sunrise/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 55
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.79
reviews: 155
duration_minutes: 270
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Pico Ruivo with a guide
rank_in_category: 10 of 18 (Levada Walks & Hiking)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-top-sunrise/
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# Madeira Top Sunrise

**Guidekin's take:** A guided night walk up to Pico Ruivo to watch the sunrise from the top of the island, with torches, insurance, a local guide and hotel pickup by private vehicle. Bring hiking shoes and warm layers; the trail maintenance fee is paid to the ranger at the end, and food is not included. 4.79 from 155 reviews at €55 per person.

In our comparison: #10 of 18 in Levada Walks & Hiking, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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 will make this fantastic experience real! We’ll start our walk still in the dark and we’ll be walking up for 2.5 kilometers, admiring the magnificent night sky, with billions of stars just above our heads. After ~1.5 hour we’ll reach Ruivo Peak, the highest point of the island, and there, being at the highest point for hundreds of kilometers away, we will meet the new day, inspired and motivated to reach any further goals you have.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 92 pickup points
- Starts 04:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €45: ages 3 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 92 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €55 per person
- Duration: 4h 30m
- Rating: 4.79/5 from 155 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeira Wonders
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Start times: 04:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.79 from 155 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 147 of 155.

- 5 stars: 145 (94%)
- 4 stars: 2 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 7 (5%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the patient guiding and summit views; some find the climb strenuous.

**Praised:**
- Patient guidance with regular rest stops and room to walk at your own pace
- Sunrise and mountain views from the summit
- Stargazing and explanations of constellations before dawn
- Hot tea and snacks at the summit
- Head torches and spare warm layers supplied for the hike

**Complaints:**
- Some find the climb manageable, while others struggle with the steps and altitude
- Cold and wind at the summit can make the wait uncomfortable
- Cloud can obscure the sunrise after the climb
- Missed pickups left some travellers waiting without advance notice

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-05-27 to 2026-09-16); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Insurance
- Torches
- Transport by private vehicle

## Not included

- Food and Drinks
- Hiking clothes, hiking boots or sport shoes
- Wind/rain proof jacket
- hats, scarfs and gloves
- 4,5 eur p.p. for trail maintenance to deliver to the Ranger at the end of the trail, by card or cash

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 04:00
- 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: 92

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

## Compared with other Levada Walks & Hiking

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #10 of 18** | €55 | 4h 30m | 4.79 (155) | shared |
| [Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group](/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-guided-hike-pr1-pico-do-areeiro-pico-ruivo-small-group/?format=md) | €100 | 6h | 4.97 (151) | shared |
| [Rabaçal - 25 Fonts](/portugal/madeira/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/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) | €385 per group | 6h | 5.0 (72) | private |

Ranked #10 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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