Half Day Tour From 0 To 1818 Meters To Pico Do Arieiro Sunrise

Antonio was right on time picking us up from the hotel at 6am. He’s a chatty and friendly guy, and was very generous in sharing his knowledge about Madeira throughout the tour. As a local who clearly loves his island and country very much, Antonio gave us a much deeper appreciation of Madeira. One of the highlights was when he stopped along the way so we could stargaze before continuing to our sunrise spot — it was such an amazing experience! Thank you, Antonio, for making the morning so memorable. P.S. The sunrise wasn’t the best due to the weather, but of course, that was beyond Antonio’s control!

Perfect morning with Antonio. We knew exactly when and where we would be collected that morning. The early morning clouds broke just in time to see a lovely sunrise above the clouds. The Levada walk was also a perfect addition. On the way Antonio was able to tell us all about the area, it's nature and wildlife. A great way to start your day. Would highly recommend one of Antonio's 101Routes Madeira Tours.

Amazing feeling above the clouds watching the sky light up - absolutely worth getting up early for and would love to go and experience sunset too

It’s magical and a time to reflect. Sergio was a superb guide and driver. He was well mannered, interesting and attentive to everyone. The journey home was really enjoyable as we travelled down the mountain. Lovely coffee stop with time to relax and chat with fellow passengers. Loved it.

We booked the Pico do Arieiro sunrise tour for our family of 3 (including our 10 year old), and it was easily the highlight of our trip. Our guide Antonio was fantastic, making the early morning transport seamless and stress-free. Watching the sunrise over the clouds at above 1,800 meters was breathtaking, and the mountain photo ops were unreal. Following the sunrise, we loved the local coffee and the traditional cafe, which was perfectly chosen for us. We finished with a peaceful morning exploring the valley of the nuns (as we requested) before heading back. Antonio is a perfect guide and we felt really safe and comfortable with him. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island!

We saw some really beautiful sights on this tour with Antonio. He picked us up at our hotel at 5:15 am (2 hours before sunrise). We then picked up a couple at their hotel (6 travelers total). We traveled in his jeep that is 35 years old. He clearly taken good care of it. He drove us above the clouds to Pico de Arieiro Stairway to Heaven and told us which way to walk to wait for the sunrise. The walk was shorter than I thought it would be, maybe 15 mins. It was May but at 1880 m it was 8 degrees C/46 degrees F and it was VERY windy, so pack suitable clothes, a beanie, gloves, a blanket to sit on (the boulders are cold), flashlight (or phone flashlight), and tissues (for the runny noses). We waited about an hour and a half for the sun to rise at 7:12 am so I recommend packing a breakfast too. There was very little light pollution so we were able to see so many stars. We got there very early so even though many others showed up after us, we had a great spot to view the sunrise. The views were absolutely stunning. After sunrise and plenty of pictures, we got back in the Jeep and went to a levada that is no longer functioning. This was a very pleasant walk, the birds chirping, the wind blowing. This walk is almost completely flat with some steep downward steps at the end. I tend to be a little unsteady on my feet so my walking sticks helped me here but I would have been ok without them too, I would have just walked more slowly. Our levada walk (about 45 mins) ended at a cafe that seemed like it appeared out of nowhere. They served the most delicious Tarta de nata (similar to pasteis de nata but with pie crust instead of pastry shell), we had some coffee and hot chocolate too. We got back in the jeep and were back in Funchal by 9:30 am. Antonio shared lots about the area and animals we could find in the area. We got to see sheep, goats, and cows. Note: The 4 back seats of the jeep faced the center of the vehicle, mentioning in case you have issues with not facing forward in cars and get car sick. Also, this is a semi-guided tour. When we were at Pico de Arieiro and in the levada we were alone, though Antonio did tell us where to go.

Friendly welcoming driver Antonio, picked us up from hotel to start our excursion to Pico do Arieiro for the sunrise. On way up Antonio shared his local knowledge making the journey to and from our destination more immersive. We were taken right to the top and only had to walk short distance to viewpoint which was beautiful and incredible. Afterwards we were taken to a nearby Levada walk with balcony viewpoint which again was stunning. This trip was well worth the money and I’d do it all over again

Antonio was a great guide, brought us to pico de arieiro for sunrise and to a levada afterwards. Definitely would recommend

Antonio was warm and friendly and kept us laughing! He gave us history lessons of the island’s plants, water system, culture, economics and more. The sunrise was beautiful and on our way down we went to the balconies as well as did a little off roading. I would highly recommend booking your tour with Antonio!

Thanks to Antonio for this special experience. He is a safe driver and gives a lot of interesting information. The sunrise was amazing. There is also a short walk to Balcoes (with a great view and lovely birds). We can fully recommend this trip and this company.

Fantastic experience for sunrise above the clouds. We were picked up well outside of funchal for now extra cost by Antonio and he was so informative throuout the drive. The views from the top of the mountain at sunrise were simply breathtaking. Antonio is the best guide you can have, and at such a great price! Would highly recommend!

Antonio was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable! The chairs, blankets and hot coffee came in very handy and Antonio found us a lovely spot to see the sunrise.

Stunning and 100% recommend this trip with our tour guide. Knowledgeable and walked us to the spot he thought was best. Advised us to wrap up warm before we set off and very kindly lent us his coat too. Prompt to pick us up, good driver and gave us the time we wanted. Thank you so much. It made our holiday 👍

My wife and I engaged Antonio Fequeira for 4hr private tour in Funchal Madeira on the wonderful 101 Routes Madeira 4x4 tour covering spectacular mountain tops with some surprise adventures thru steep local residential roads & terraced farm yards. We had a beautiful sunny day following his suggested itinerary and really enjoyed the tour, itinerary, pace and his hospitality. Highly recommended.

Antonio was a very stilled driver, he picked us up in time and had a lot of little storiees about Madeira and former times to tell. It was very interessting to hear all the stories and we felt very safe all the time. i can really recommend this guide and this tour without any hesitation. if we had more time left on Madeira we surely had booked another tour with him. The trip Was an outstanding and wonderful experience and worth the price. The he took us to a another view where we walked along a levada and we enjoyed it to the fullest. it also was an incredible view upwards to the pico. Try it and you won't regret it.

Amazing experience! Well organised tour, you are early enough to pick your favorite veiwing spot. Antonio was a great guide, very knowledgeable and fun! Don't ignore his warnings and put on very warm clothes 😄 Highly recommended.

It was a memorable experience. Thanks again. Very well positioned. We saw the sun rise. And a nice walk in a levada afterwards with great views.

The jeep tour to Pico do Arieiro was an unforgettable experience! Very well organized and highly recommended!