Sunset at Pico do Arieiro with Optional Stairway to Heaven Hike
Overview
Watch the sunset from Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak, on a shared experience designed to help you enjoy this iconic mountain location in a calm and convenient way. Hotel pickup is included within the listed pickup areas. Guests may also choose to independently explore nearby viewpoints such as Ninho da Manta and the Stairway to Heaven on an optional self-guided walk of roughly 2.4 km round trip.
After pickup, travel up to 1,818 meters to admire the changing colours of the sky above the clouds in one of Madeira’s most striking mountain landscapes. Whether you relax near the main viewpoint or do the optional walk, this experience offers a memorable way to enjoy Pico do Arieiro at sunset.
If summit weather or visibility is too poor, an alternative viewpoint in the Palheiro area or another suitable location may be used. Clear views cannot be guaranteed. Warm clothing is recommended, as mountain temperatures can drop quickly after sunset.
What's Included
- Driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the listed pickup areas
- Shared sunset experience at Pico do Arieiro
- Optional self-guided Stairway to Heaven walk, subject to trail access and conditions
- Official trail/access fees, if applicable-
- Pickup and drop-off outside the defined service area
- Food and drinks
- Guided hiking service
Meeting and Pickup
Please bring warm clothing, as temperatures at Pico do Arieiro can be much lower than in lower areas. Suitable footwear is recommended, especially if you plan to do the optional self-guided hike.Pickup is available only within our defined service areas: Funchal, Caniço, and Câmara de Lobos centre. If your accommodation is outside these areas, you will need to meet us at an available pickup point within our service area.The driver will confirm your name and tour at pickup. The exact pickup time is usually sent the day before the activity.
What To Expect
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Pico do Arieiro
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro do Ninho da Manta
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro Pedra Rija
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Funchal
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included only within the listed pickup areas. Pickup outside the defined service area is not included.
- Please bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. Mountain temperatures can be much lower than in Funchal.
- Mountain weather can change quickly, and clear views, sunset colours or visibility cannot be guaranteed. The tour normally operates when access is open and conditions are safe. If conditions at Pico do Arieiro are not favourable, an alternative viewpoint such as Palheiro or another suitable location may be used.
- Weather, limited visibility, or use of an alternative viewpoint do not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
- The optional Stairway to Heaven walk is self-guided and subject to official access rules, trail conditions, weather, visibility and availability on the day. Any required trail/access fees are not included.
- This walk is not guaranteed and is not required in order to enjoy the sunset visit. Inability to do the optional walk does not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
- Return departure is normally around 30 minutes after sunset. If you choose the optional self-guided walk, the recommended turnaround point is the Stairway to Heaven / Miradouro da Pedra Rija viewpoint. Please do not continue further along the trail, as this may make it impossible to return to the vehicle on time.
- If you realise you may be late, please contact the driver or our team immediately by phone or message. The vehicle cannot wait indefinitely for late guests, as this would affect other travellers. Guests who are not back at the agreed return time may need to arrange their own return.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
- Driver.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the listed pickup areas.
- Shared sunset experience at Pico do Arieiro.
- Optional self-guided Stairway to Heaven walk, subject to trail access and conditions.
- Official trail/access fees, if applicable-.
- Pickup and drop-off outside the defined service area.
- Food and drinks.
- Guided hiking service.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 13..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Sunset at Pico do Arieiro with Optional Stairway to Heaven Hike is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Sunset at Pico do Arieiro with Optional Stairway to Heaven Hike will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within the listed pickup areas
- Shared sunset experience at Pico do Arieiro
- Optional self-guided Stairway to Heaven walk, subject to trail access and conditions
- Official trail/access fees, if applicable-
- Pickup and drop-off outside the defined service area
- Food and drinks
- Guided hiking service
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included only within the listed pickup areas. Pickup outside the defined service area is not included.
- Please bring warm clothing and suitable footwear. Mountain temperatures can be much lower than in Funchal.
- Mountain weather can change quickly, and clear views, sunset colours or visibility cannot be guaranteed. The tour normally operates when access is open and conditions are safe. If conditions at Pico do Arieiro are not favourable, an alternative viewpoint such as Palheiro or another suitable location may be used.
- Weather, limited visibility, or use of an alternative viewpoint do not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
- The optional Stairway to Heaven walk is self-guided and subject to official access rules, trail conditions, weather, visibility and availability on the day. Any required trail/access fees are not included.
- This walk is not guaranteed and is not required in order to enjoy the sunset visit. Inability to do the optional walk does not automatically qualify for a refund if the main tour operates.
- Return departure is normally around 30 minutes after sunset. If you choose the optional self-guided walk, the recommended turnaround point is the Stairway to Heaven / Miradouro da Pedra Rija viewpoint. Please do not continue further along the trail, as this may make it impossible to return to the vehicle on time.
- If you realise you may be late, please contact the driver or our team immediately by phone or message. The vehicle cannot wait indefinitely for late guests, as this would affect other travellers. Guests who are not back at the agreed return time may need to arrange their own return.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Operated by a business
