Pico do Arieiro sunrise tour with local breakfast
Activities

Pico do Arieiro sunrise tour with local breakfast

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 94 reviews
from
£46.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll watch the sunrise from the viewpoint at Pico do Arieiro
  • There's an opportunity to take photos of the dawn – often from above the clouds
  • You'll warm up with a tasty breakfast at a mountain restaurant
  • You can enjoy the scenic journey from the summit afterwards
  • An expert local driver who knows these mountains like the back of their hand is included in the tour
What to expect

Watching the sunrise from the top of one of Madeira's highest peaks will have you reaching for your camera over and over again. And this exclusive morning trip to Pico do Arieiro promises just that – views over Madeira during the mystical first light of the day, followed by a warming breakfast. Arlindo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘You may wonder why we plan to drive to the peak a while before the sun is due to rise. You'll see when you get there that the best colours light up the sky during the half-hour before the sun appears.'

You'll want to pack warm layers, a hat, gloves and scarf for this morning tour, as the temperature can often be up to 10 degrees lower at the top of Pico do Arieiro than at the coast. We'll set off early, with a pre-dawn pick-up from your hotel – this is to ensure you can reach the top in time to find a good viewpoint for the chance to watch the sun bathe the island of Madeira in golden light. Often, clouds sit below the Pico do Arieiro, making the sunrise views even more magical.

Coffee will be served as you're taking it all in and enjoying the moment in the midst of mountains and clouds. Afterwards, you'll head along to a restaurant for a tasty breakfast. Arlindo adds, ‘It can get very cold on the Pico do Arieiro, sometimes it even snows there. My parents used to drive us up here if there was snow at the peak. The local tradition was to build a snowman on the bonnet of the car before driving back down again.'

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Breakfast
  • check Coffee or tea
What to remember
  • Sunrise not guaranteed as bad weather may affect visibility from the top of Pico do Arieiro – it may be foggy or covered by clouds
  • It's recommended to bring warm layers, including an extra coat, a hat, gloves and a scarf
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 94 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

4.6/5

Safety

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  • Sharon W

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The sunrise itself was beautiful. The driver was 30 mins late picking us up which was fine as he still got us there 30 mins before sunrise. It was blo ...

  • Christian

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Top: Sonnenaufgang, Flop: das Frühstück war lecker, aber man hätte es an einem besseren Ort einnehmen können. Z.B. direkt auf dem Pico. Ansonsten wäre ...

  • Kaz

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Helena

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Heiko

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Der Ausflug, auf den Berg insgesamt, war super. Dadurch, daß wir mit dem Bus hoch fuhren, mussten wir nicht allzu weit laufen. Es waren enorm viele L ...

  • MGP

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Very good overall. Luckily we saw the sunrise . Beautiful no word can’t describe it . The driver was also was very nice . Coffee and breakfast at the ...

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