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title: "Sunrise in Areeiro Peak "
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-in-areeiro-peak/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 60
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 79
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: What to book first?
rank_in_category: 15 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-in-areeiro-peak/
---

# Sunrise in Areeiro Peak 

**Guidekin's take:** A pre dawn drive up to Pico do Arieiro to watch the sun come up above the clouds, with a driver guide who fills the ride with island stories, bottled water and fees included. You are back before lunch, which is not included. 5 from 79 reviews at €60 per person for 4h–5h.

**What to book first?:** Book the shared Pico do Arieiro sunrise drive: guide, water and fees included, lunch excluded, 5 from 79 reviews at €60 per person. Trade-off: Lunch is not included. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #15 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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 revigorating energy of a sunrise, and we will make sure you take this experience in your heart!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 93 pickup points
- Starts 06:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Children from €35: ages 4 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 93 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €60 per person
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 79 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Hugo Renato Escórcio Melim
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Start times: 06:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

5.0 from 79 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 79 of 79.

- 5 stars: 79 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the attentive guiding and varied, easy walks; cloud cover can prevent a clear sunrise.

**Praised:**
- Friendly, knowledgeable guiding with explanations of Madeira's history and nature
- Clear pickup arrangements and regular weather updates before departure
- Early arrival helps secure sunrise viewing spots before the crowds
- Easy walks and an unhurried pace suited to less experienced hikers
- Forest walks and coastal viewpoints add variety beyond the sunrise

**Complaints:**
- Clouds sometimes obscure the sunrise entirely
- Cold and wind at the summit make warm clothing necessary

Written by Guidekin from the 72 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-04-14 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Sharing local knowledge and local traditions 
- Driver/Guide

## Not included

- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Pico Do Areeiro** (2h; admission included) - There is no better way of starting the day than to experience the unique sunrise in Madeira… very invigorating! An event of this nature​,​ only Pico do Areeiro can provide at it’s best. We start climbing up to Areeiro, the 3rd highest peak of Madeira with 1818m of altitude....
2. **Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio** (40m; admission included) - The beautifull viewpoint is in the middle of the Laurisilva Forest, along a very flat hiking trail... at the end you will be amazed by the views!
3. **Miradouro do guindaste** (30m; admission included) - A beautifull glasswalk viewpoint in Santana's district called Faial, where we can see the beautifull northcoast of Madeira, where you will be overwhelmed by the views!

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 06:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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.

## Meeting point

We can arranje a convenient spot for you 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJa1Wtk7dnYAwRyc_mGzEhae8

Pickup points listed by the operator: 93

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: passport details, arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #15 of 66** | €60 | 4h–5h | 5.0 (79) | shared |
| [Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-safari-porto-moniz-lava-pools-fanal-forest/?format=md) | €55 | 7h | 5.0 (226) | shared |
| [Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof](/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-island-tour-open-roof-445072P1/?format=md) | €62 | 7h 30m | 5.0 (192) | shared |
| [Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep ](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-mystery-tour-full-day-private-4x4-jeep-433184P11/?format=md) | €259 per group | 7h | 4.99 (243) | private |

Ranked #15 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €100, median €67; typical length 7h. 23 of 66 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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