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Pico do Arieiro Sunrise & Balcões Walk

Payment

Pay on the day

Tour Type

Small group

Pickup

Free pickup

Duration

3.5 Hours

Description

Experience one of Madeira’s most unforgettable moments with a sunrise tour to Pico do Arieiro, the island’s third-highest mountain at 1,818 meters.

You’ll be picked up early and arrive before the crowds, giving you time to enjoy the sunrise calmly as the mountains emerge above the clouds. After sunrise, the tour continues to Ribeiro Frio for a relaxed walk along the famous Balcões levada — an easy, scenic trail with panoramic views over the Laurissilva forest and deep valleys.

This small-group experience combines dramatic mountain scenery with a peaceful nature walk, making it ideal for travelers who want a memorable morning without a full-day commitment.


📍 ITINERARY

Funchal / Caniço / Câmara de Lobos / Santa Cruz → Pico do Arieiro (sunrise) → Ribeiro Frio → Balcões levada walk

  • Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m)
  • Above-the-clouds mountain views
  • Easy Balcões levada walk
  • Early arrival before crowds

Highlights

Includes

  • Free pickup/drop-off
  • Local Guide
  • Insurance
  • Eat & Drink
  • Warm clothing (cold at sunrise)
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Windbreaker or jacket

What to bring

Free pickup in Funchal; island-wide pickup available from €5 (depending on location).

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All Ages
  • Pickup takes place approx. 90 minutes before sunrise.
  • Balcões levada walk may require an entrance fee (€4.50), paid separately.
  • Not suitable for pregnant travelers.
  • Not suitable for people with back problems.
  • Route may change due to weather or mountain conditions.
  • Sunrise visibility depends on weather and cannot be guaranteed.
From

50€

/person