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Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour with Local Breakfast
Activities
Madeira, Portugal
4.8/5
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
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Portuguese
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Do this because
Watch the sunrise from the viewpoint at Pico do Arieiro
Take photos of the dawn – often from above the clouds
Warm up with a tasty breakfast at a mountain restaurant
Enjoy the scenic journey from the summit afterwards
Expert local driver who knows these mountains like the back of their hand
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 there'll be blankets to cosy up and enjoy 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.'
What's included
Transport
Breakfast
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
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring warm clothes
Bring suitable footwear
Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Pick-ups are available from selected hotels in the following resorts: Funchal, Caniço and Santa Cruz
Reviews
Excellent
4.8/5
Based on
51 reviews from verified customers
A
Alan G
April 2025
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 44 years old
Excellent
The excursion was in mid April and we arrived about an 50 minutes before sunrise, which was a bit long standing when it was only 7 deg C (we are warned to wear warm clothes) and were left at top of the Mountain on a concrete platform next to a radio mast and an automatic weather station. Thought may be only needed 30 mins. On return to the transport after sunrise you understand why to get the best spot for people and parking as there were hundreds on the mountain and parking was chaotic.
J
Jasmine
October 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 30 years old
Excellent
I’d suggest to advise participants to bring a torch if possible, to prepare for walking around in the darkness after getting off the mini bus. Most people used the torch on their mobile phone to light up the steps ahead. The drivers were attentive and professional. They several us a small coffee and a fleece blanket each which weren’t expected.
R
RF
September 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 37 years old
Excellent
All good
M
Maggie
September 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 16 years old
Excellent
Loved this experience! The beauty and landscape of Pico is stunning. Definitely worth the 5am wake up call... Our driver was prompt, polite and ensured our little group was looked after. We got to spend a hour up the mountain, it's very cold so bring a jacket and a hat.
L
LisE
September 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
Excellent
Driver & guide was really friendly and helpful. Super attentive
K
Kimbles
July 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
With friends
- 36 years old
Excellent
Great value for money . Picked up promptly . Great guide very friendly and chatty . Stunning sunrise . Fresh coffee and enjoyable breakfast .
K
Kate
July 2024
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 23 years old
Excellent
Y
Yvette
July 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 39 years old
Excellent
The whole experience was a delight. Cannot fault it at all.
D
Dawn
June 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 38 years old
Great
Guide nice but drove very fast and made me feel slightly nervous at times. Also, coffee offered on arrival, but maybe would be better half way through the experience, as it gets very cold
S
SJ
May 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 38 years old
Excellent
Scenery was beautiful, breakfast was very good! The blankets that you provide really are not big enough to be any use. Would be better to give guests a hot drink when they get back to minibus not before.
P
Pete m
May 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 23 years old
Excellent
J
Janet
March 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 41 years old
Excellent
Driver was punctual & friendly. Drive was smooth & careful along the twisty roads. When we arrived he gave us hot coffee & blankets & led us a short distance to where we'd watch the sunrise. He made sure we all knew what time to be back at the minibus. The sunrise was beautiful. We had enough time to meander back taking more pictures as we went. Next stop a few minutes away was the restaurant where we had breakfast. Breakfast was nice but the coffee was absolutely awful.
R
Ryan P
January 2024
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 6 years old
Great
The views at the summit were exquisite and would really recommend seeing. However the breakfast afterward was not as good. Flys on the food and swimming in the orange juice made for a unsavoury breakfast. For a party of 10, there was not that much variety nor quantity. Wasn't a 'traditional' breakfast which one might have expected and makes one wonder if it was worth it at all.
J
Jess
December 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 12 years old
Excellent
Really worth doing, it isn’t too long so you are back ready to start your day. The view was amazing. Just make sure to wrap up warm… its cold!!
B
Brits
September 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 31 years old
Excellent
Prompt pick up but the driver didn't speak at all. It would have been nice for him to have informed us about our trip. He just drove stopped and we all just got off the bus and assumed what was going on following the crowds. When we got to breakfast which was very nice he didn't say a word.... again we just assumed we were at breakfast and went in. No communication at all?
P
Pam
September 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 33 years old
Excellent
Did this trip past year and it was so incredible we did it again. Weather wasnt as clear this time but still enjoyed it. The peak is quite busy as hundreds make the effort each morning but our driver showed us a great place to wait for views. With little ambient light up there the stars are very clear and then as the sun rises above the cloud the scenery is amazing. Breakfast was good afterwards in a local restaurant and we were back in our hotel by around ten am.
A
Anonymous
August 2023
From United States of America
Great
Worth getting up so early and an organised tour was a good idea
L
Lumpster
August 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
Excellent
Don't know if we were lucky with the weather, but the sunrise over the clouds was spectacular. The transport vehicles were comfortable. The guides were very well organised. We were offered coffee, blankets, and torches which was a nice touch. A true highlight of our time on the island.
A
AW
August 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 39 years old
Excellent
Amazing experience. Picked up on time, driven expertly up the mountain roads, led to a great viewing point, given blankets and hot coffee to keep warm,left to savour the moment. Plenty of time to enjoy the views from top of the mountain. Collected and driven to lovely place for a great choice of breakfast. Couldn't recommend this experience more.
M
Mrs Chop
July 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 37 years old
Excellent
Guide was knowledgeable, friendly and made the experience.
R
RL
July 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 18 years old
Excellent
A fantastic trip. I think it could have been made even clearer still that it’s very cold at the top. And, although it’s so appreciated to have arrived as early as we did (nearly the first at the peak) it meant we were cold longer than most.
F
Faye
July 2023
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
Alone
- 23 years old
Excellent
I was very happy with every aspect of this excursion, the driver was friendly and helpful, the sunrise was spectacular and the breakfast on the way back down was brilliant! 10/10!
T
Taz parveen
June 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 36 years old
Excellent
The tour guide was excellent in explaining all the way to the your and really looked after us . Good humour also very friendly made us really welcome . Happy going and coming back .
L
Lucy
June 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 5 years old
Great
We really enjoyed this, but you REALLY need to listen to the other reviews about wearing warm layers (hat, gloves, coat). We went during a 30-35 degree heat wave and it was FREEZING up there. We were given blankets which helped with the cold, but don’t make our mistake and think ‘no, we will be fine, it can’t be that cold’. The description said you get coffee whilst watching the sunrise, you don’t, but this wasn’t a dealbreaker. The breakfast afterwards was lovely and great for warming up.
J
Jenny
June 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
With family
- 45 years old
Great
We didn’t like picking up other guests, it was very cold so wrap up well, there are a lot of other people on the mountain, the breakfast was a nice touch.
M
Mark
April 2023
From United States of America
Traveled as
As a couple
- 43 years old
Excellent
This was definitely the highlight of the holiday. The sight of the sun coming up over the clouds was awe inspiring! It was cold so do wrap up!
A
Anonymous
October 2022
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Was treated like a king and queen from start to finish
P
PamB
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 32 years old
Great
Great views tho quite crowded on the top. Communication could have been better about where to go but ultimately just followed the crowd. Breakfast ok in nearby restaurant. Well worth doing for experience and lack of hassle of trying to do yourselves.
H
Happy Early Rises
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 37 years old
Excellent
The trip was great. But more information is needed if their is a problem or time change. And in your information about the trip you might like to add .. a touch may come in handy because it is dark at the top of the mountain and it would help you walk to the viewing area.
R
Reece
August 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 12 years old
Excellent
Guide was brilliant, very friendly and knowledgable. Breakfast at the cafe was slightly basic especially when paid £30 each for the experience
C
Carol cooper
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 33 years old
Excellent
Fantastic experience! We were so lucky to have a clear day so we had a brilliant sunrise. Needs emphasiizng how cold it is on the mountain top. The only niggle i have was our guide went off infront with the torch & it was pitch black so we couldnt see where we were going. I put the torch on my phone. I guess its because hes done it so many times but we hadnt so it was a little scary. Brilliant trip though & well worth the money. Breakfast on the way back down was lovely aswell.
E
Emma Bromley
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 7 years old
Excellent
Loved the sunrise it was amazing and once in a lifetime views! We got blankets as it was a bit chilly! We loved the friendly staff and the breakfast afterwards was a nice treat after waking up early!
C
Copping
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 43 years old
Excellent
Tour guide was great offered us blankets told us good places to watch the sunrise followed by breakfast
J
Joe
July 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 10 years old
Excellent
Rooms were bigger than expected and the beds were really comfy. The staff were really friendly and the app was useful for asking questions/booking excursions. There was a good variety of food for breakfast.
M
Mark
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With family
- 36 years old
Great
The views and sunrise were excellent. The timings of this trip were poor. We were picked up from our hotel at 5:20am, it was approximately a 40 minute drive to the viewpoint which meant around an hour sitting waiting for the sun to rise at 7:00am. I feel a 6:00am pick up would have seen us get to the viewpoint within plenty of time
D
Dave and Donna
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 42 years old
Excellent
The sunrise was well worth the 5am start time. Just beware it was very cold on top of mount Pico. You really do need to dress appropriately. Hats gloves and scarves highly recommended. The clouds were rolling in between the mountains which made the sunrise even more spectacular. After this we stopped for breakfast which again was excellent. A highly recommended trip.
P
Pam
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 37 years old
Excellent
Breakfast probably let it down. Soggy croisssnts
L
Leicduo.
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 42 years old
Excellent
We really enjoyed the Sunrise, it was beautiful, and although it was cold up above the clouds and windy it was worth it. The walk down to the view point may not be suitable for some people.
E
Ed
June 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 42 years old
Excellent
Arrived at location too early in our opinion. We were the first to arrive at the summit when by sunrise a lot of people were there at the location. Had to sit and wait for nearly an hour, feeling rather cold by sunrise even though we had coats, long trousers and blankets were provided. However, the actual sunrise experience was perfect. The breakfast was also very good. The guide was punctual, friendly and attentive.
D
Debbie Mason
May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 30 years old
Great
The guide was great. Helpful and kind. The early start was certainly worth it. Make sure you have lots of warm layers as it honestly is absolutely freezing! We felt the breakfast on the way back was a waste of time and not enjoyable: We would rather have come straight back to the hotel and had breakfast there. An experience we won’t forget though, amazing.
C
CardioMum
May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
As a couple
- 47 years old
Excellent
The guide was really helpful and took us to a few locations to get the best view possible of the sunrise due to incoming cloud cover as he can't control the weather !! . It's well worth getting up early to do this as its an amazing experience.
C
Cath
May 2022
From United Kingdom
Traveled as
With friends
- 32 years old
Excellent
Maybe our expectations were too high but we did expect our driver to be more descriptive. He was nice guy and he picked us up on time and drove safely and well. He was friendly. But he could have described where we were and given us more guidance as he left us to our own devices in the pitch black on top of the mountain. To then find our way back on our own once the sun had risen. The breakfast was also ok but we were shoved out of the way at the back of the restaurant with no one around to request forgotten things like butter or jam. Was very odd. It was an incredible experience to see the sunrise which essentially is what we paid for. Next time we would drive up ourselves and come back to the hotel for breakfast and get the same out of it but will be a lot cheaper.
A
Anonymous
October 2021
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Tour Guide was helpful knowlegeable and friendly!
Sunrise experience was spectacular!
Breakfast at local Madeirian restaurant was lovely, but needed more coffee next time please
A
Anonymous
October 2021
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Guide & Food good.
A
Anonymous
October 2021
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Didn't know what to expect and was very pleasantly surprised. The views were spectacular waiting for the sun to rise, looking down on the clouds below and gradually seeing the rocky mountainous scene revealed, was quite breathtaking. Would recommend this to all visitors to this wonderful island.
A
Anonymous
September 2021
From United Kingdom
Great
A
Anonymous
August 2021
From United Kingdom
Excellent
A
Anonymous
August 2021
From United Kingdom
Great
Good experience, beautiful landscape
A
Anonymous
August 2021
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Absolutely beautiful experience, romantic and magical. Was also great to see a different part of the island as well as the sunrise. Breakfast was good on the way back too! Would very much recommend this to all. Side note: make sure to bring warm clothes!!
A
Anonymous
August 2021
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Jonas arrived promptly, was very informative and friendly. Coffee and blankets were supplied which was a fantastic enhancement to the experience. Left phone on bus & Jonas kindly brought back to hotel. He is an asset to the business. Thank you Jonas!
A
Anonymous
July 2021
From United Kingdom
Excellent
Best thing we've done so far - on time pick up, excellent tour guide, smooth drive, minimal walking, great views, lovely breakfast and dropped back to our hotel. Nothing to fault!
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