Sunset at Pico do Arieiro with Optional Stairway to Heaven Hike

Watch the sunset from Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak, at 1,818 metres above sea level. Enjoy the changing colours above the clouds and surrounding mountains in a shared small-group experience. SUNSET STAIRWAY + MEETING POINT Lower-cost option with pickup and drop-off from one of 5 fixed meeting points across Funchal and Garajau. SUNSET STAIRWAY + HOTEL PICKUP Includes pickup and drop-off from eligible accommodations in Funchal and Caniço. At checkout, select “I’ll decide later” and add your hotel name/address in Special Requirements. Both options include the same sunset experience and the optional self-guided Stairway to Heaven walk of around 2.4 km round trip, subject to trail access and conditions. Sunset views depend on weather and visibility and cannot be guaranteed. If Pico do Arieiro conditions are unsuitable, another appropriate viewpoint may be used. Warm clothing and suitable footwear are recommended.

1. 1

   Pico do Arieiro

   1.5 hours

   Pico do Arieiro is Madeira’s highest viewpoint reachable by car, at 1,818 metres above sea level. We spend around 1 hour 30 minutes here, giving guests time to enjoy the sunset and, if they wish, independently explore nearby viewpoints such as Ninho da Manta and Stairway to Heaven (Miradouro Pedra Rija). The return transfer departs 30 minutes after sunset, so guests choosing the optional walk should manage their time carefully and return before departure. If summit weather conditions are too poor, an alternative sunset viewpoint in the Palheiro area may be considered.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   20 min

   Optional viewpoint visit during free time at Pico do Arieiro. Ninho da Manta offers impressive mountain views and can be visited independently during the stop at the summit.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   30 min

   Also known as Stairway to Heaven, this viewpoint can be visited independently as an optional self-guided walk from Pico do Arieiro. Guests planning to do this walk should head out promptly on arrival and allow enough time to return before departure.

4. 4

   Funchal

   1 hour

   Return transfer to Funchal after the activity. The return transfer departs 30 minutes after sunset.

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Sunset Stairway + Meeting Point: pickup and drop-off from one of 5 fixed meeting points across Funchal and Garajau.
• Sunset Stairway + Hotel Pickup: pickup and drop-off from eligible accommodations in Funchal and Caniço. For hotel pickup, select “I’ll decide later” at checkout and enter your hotel name and address in Special Requirements.
• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.