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Sunrise Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour

4.9 · 152 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Hit The Road Madeira Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
06:00 · Hotel pickup from 112 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Head towards Pico do Arieiro for sunrise, followed by a morning forest walk and a coffee stop.

Off-road transport, a driver-guide and a short hike are included; weather may change the viewpoint, and food and drinks cost extra. 4.89 from 152 reviews at €76 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #53 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €76 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Alternative route for bad weather conditions
  • 4x4 transport and short hike
  • Morning forest walk and coffee stop
  • Local driver-guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
152 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 149 of 152

Star breakdown of all 152 ratings

5 stars
142 · 93%
4 stars
7 · 5%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, sunrise viewpoints and levada walks; cloud and fog can still prevent any view of the sunrise.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, friendly guides who share island history and local stories
  • Early arrivals and guidance to good sunrise viewing spots
  • Sunrise views above the cloud layer
  • Enjoyable levada walks and stops at local cafes
  • Clear communication before the trip and punctual pickups

Complaints

  • Fog and cloud can hide the sunrise even after trying alternative viewpoints
  • Cold and wind can make the wait at the summit uncomfortable

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (14 March 2022 to 13 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We pick up free of charge all hotels and holiday rentals in the Funchal area. We do not offer pickups outside of Funchal. We do not pick up at the Funchal Port. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
06:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 112 pickup points (112 pickup points listed by the operator, 112 of them hotels)
Operator
Hit The Road Madeira; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Age 10+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #53 of 66€765h4.89 (152)shared
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest€557h5.0 (226)shared
Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof€627h 30m5.0 (192)shared
Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep €259 per group7h4.99 (243)private

Ranked #53 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. Compare all 66 Jeep & 4x4 Tours

From €76 per adult