The 15 Morning Tours on Madeira We Would Book First

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Pickup From Funchal or Caniço, and the One Rule You Cannot Break

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,798 reviews · from $37Our pick

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, hotel transfer from Funchal or Caniço, self-guided 10 km walk to Achada do Teixeira.

“Our driver Diogo picked us up on time and was very friendly and professional. The vehicle was modern, clean and comfortable and he drove us to the drop off carefully whilst explaining the tour. He gave us great advice before we left and made sure we understood. We also received messages from Jessica in the office explaining everything the day before, and during the day to check we were doing ok. The hike itself was fantastic; breath-taking views both for sunrise and the walking sections. Be prepared that it will be busy and not everyone is polite when it comes to sharing a narrow path- but that is the same…”

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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

2.Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,169 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $37

Sunrise or morning transfer to Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo on Madeira. Self-guided 5-hour hike, small group, briefing.

“Lovely day of hiking, Radko was excellent and very friendly and informative. Nice bunch of fellow hikers also.”

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From Funchal: Pico Arieiro Sunrise with Optional Breakfast

3.Pico Arieiro Sunrise with Optional Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 728 reviews · from $51

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro from Funchal with optional breakfast and a short levada walk through Madeira forest, with hotel pickup.

“George was an amazing guide/host. very informative. talked a lot about nature. weather wasn't the best but George made sure we saw an amazing sun rise.Had breakfast at a picnic spot George made sure we had everything we needed. Then onto a local farmers market.Cant recommend this trip enough. Thank you George”

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Funchal: Sunrise Pico do Arieiro & Ruivo/Larano HikeTransfer

4.Sunrise Pico do Arieiro & Ruivo/Larano HikeTransfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 597 reviews · from $34Best value

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, then PR1.2 or Vereda do Larano with roundtrip transfers from Funchal. Self-guided, scenic.

“Must do hike!! Get you there before sunrise and tell you good sunrise viewpoint and where/how to do the hike. They give you way more time to do the hike then needed in my opinion so let’s you stop for photos and food/drink at the end! Also have the option to taxi back if you don’t want to wait. Bus did take a while to get back to Funchal though!”

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

5.Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 516 reviews · from $45

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, a glass platform stop, and the 7 km Vereda do Larano hike with hotel pickup. Small group, ~6 hours.

“It was a beautiful sunrise, an incredible hike, and enjoyable company with the guide.”

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

6.PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro with pickup in Funchal or Caniço, small-group shuttle, self-guided PR1 and PR3 route options.

“Fantastic!!!!! Thank you so much to Filipe who provided us with great recommendations for what to do on the island (which we took and had a great time doing!). Pick up was punctual, everything went perfectly. Highly recommend.”

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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

7.Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Sunrise hike to Pico Ruivo with hotel pickup in Madeira. Walk in the dark with a local guide, see stars, then enjoy tea at the top.

“The trip, the hike, the night sky and the views at sunrise were magnificent !!! Carlos is a great guide with great sense of humor and knowledge about the terrain. He was always checking the group if we are OK and the pace of the hike itself was really not crazy, there were breaks so everyone could keep up. Thank you so much Carlos for being such a positive sunshine like the one we saw at sunrise ;)”

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Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

8.Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Private transfer to Pico do Arieiro for an independent hike to Pico Ruivo, then pick-up at Achada do Teixeira. Views included.

“Great experience! Our driver, Radko, was super friendly, knowledgable and timely! We had an amazing time.”

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Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

9.Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Sunrise transfer from Funchal and Caniço to Pico do Arieiro, hike to Pico Ruivo, return from Teixeira. Small-group, mid-hard.

“Excellent driver. Very informative and considerate. Would recommend. On time pick up and beautiful drive back. Clear guidance and instructions”

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Madeira: Pico do Areeiro Sunrise Tour

10.Pico do Areeiro Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $70

Watch sunrise at Pico do Areeiro, hike Levada dos Balcões, grab coffee, and tour Madeira’s north to Machico in a small group.

“I was with my daughter we were staying at Reid’s palace and the guide came to pick us up. Besides the fact that it was cold on top of the peak, it was worth every penny. The sunrise was magical, we had a good weather and the guide made sure we reached early to have a good spot. It was a great experience and the 30 mn hike after is accessible to anyone it’s very easy going at your own pace no rush. At the end of the tour we stopped at a small skywalk and I didn’t expect that, very nice view. Thank you for an amazing morning.”

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Sunrise Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4x4 Tour - Stop 2: Pico do Arieiro at sunrise, above the clouds

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

11.Sunrise Tour @ Pico Do Areiro | Half Day 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro from Funchal on a small-group 4x4, with photo stops, a quiet levada walk, and local coffee.

“This is perfect for those who are not used to going on hikes or doing outdoor activity, but want to experience the sunrise above the sea+mountains of Madeira. We got there about 10-15 minutes before the sunrise, and was able to catch the most amazing sunrise above the clouds. Even though the forecast said it would be raining, we lucked out by having lots of clouds and strong sun for dramatic sunrise photos. I was a little worried how intense it would be because I am not a hiker and hate being outdoors but this was the highlight of my trip! I would highly recommend for those from the city,…”

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Madeira Top Sunrise

12.Madeira Top Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Hike in the dark with a small group to Pico Ruivo for sunrise over Madeira. Pickup, torches, and a guided, warm-pacing climb.

“The hike was memorable and a great experience to have in Madeira. Carlos was very accommodating and allowed for plenty of breaks for the group to hike up at a comfortable pace. Highly recommend”

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Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group

13.Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $120

Sunrise small-group hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with pickup, photo stops, and a Santana houses visit, all in Madeira.

“David was a gentleman, very knowledgeable, a great and safe driver, accommodating of everyone’s needs and abilities. We captured a phenomenal sunrise and Pico do Aeiro and managed to beat 90% of the crowds for a very enjoyable experience. We couldn’t complete the PR1 trail as it’s partially closed due to wildfires, however we did not lose out. After descending, David took us to a beautiful village for a nice coffee before driving us to complete the remainder of the trail to climb Pico Ruivo -PR1.2 Incredible views and experience. Everywhere we looked was a “wow”. The trail was moderate. Would recommend good footwear - boots ideally or good hiking…”

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Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour

14.Madeira Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Sunrise at Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro, with Funchal pickup, warm blankets, a homemade breakfast option, and a gentle levada walk in paradise valley.

“Breakfast and tickets are charged but not included. You are only paying for transportation. This is a scam. I’m requesting a refund”

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From 0 to 1818 meters to Pico do Arieiro Sunrise

15.From 0 to 1818 meters to Pico do Arieiro Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 101 reviews · from $57

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, above Madeira’s cloud sea, plus a short Levada dos Balcões walk on a small 3.5-hour tour.

“Very good trip small group so very easy to chat and ask questions one of the first to the sun rise spot and plenty of time to do what we wanted. Lots of info about the island given thoughout and a really nice short walk on the way back with a stunning view point and coffee stop”

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