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Watch the sunset from the striking Pico do Arieiro on this guided trip with a hotel transfer from Funchal, you have the option to explore the peaks until the stairway to heaven viewpoint.

Highlights

• Venture to some of the highest mountains to watch an unbeatable sunset
• Stop at Pico do Arieiro to explore the peak and admire the stunning view
• You have the option to visit the Stairway to Heaven Viewpoint and Ninho da Manta

Description

Admire the sunset from Madeira's third-highest peak on a shared tour, which gives you the possibility to visit the Stairway to Heaven viewpoint, from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro. Following pickup at your accommodation, head towards Pico do Arieiro at an altitude of 1,818 meters where you can enjoy the sun setting in one of the island's most beautiful settings. See shades of orange, pink, and red from above the clouds and you can also visit the Ninho da Manta Viewpoint and the Stairway to Heaven ( Miradouro Pedra Rija). We return to the hotel 30 minutes after the sunset so we advise everyone to be on time back at the car for the return as the other guests might be tired or perhaps didn't have dinner yet. We have now introduced an improved version of our original tour, which allows you to visit the Stairway to Heaven (optional but at no additional cost) which will allow you to explore one of the most iconic viewpoints in Pico do Arieiro, the Stairway to Heaven or it's official name Miradouro da Pedra Rija. Please be advised that in order to visit this optional viewpoint you should head out as soon as we arrive in order to be able to go there and come back after the sunset in time for it to not be too dark. This is a self guided visit, so please respect the rules of our natural parks and be cautious and follow the proper trail. We leave 30 minutes after the sunset ( so please be there on time as the other guests will want to go back to their hotel to have dinner or sleep) so, normally you should be heading back at the sunset hour ( it takes roughly 30 to 35 minutes from Pico do Arieiro parking spot to Stairway to Heaven) . Also please be advised that the weather won't always allow you to have clear views and that we are not held responsible for this. We are only offering the possibility to visit this beautiful place for an affordable price and without the typical crowds in Pico do Arieiro allowing you to have a more immersive experience. We are always reachable on WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram so please don't hesitate to message us with any concerns, doubts or curiosities.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Transportation by minibus

Important Information

• This tour will take place rain or shine. If the weather/visibility conditions at the top are not good enough to explore the peaks ( torrential rain) we will change locations in order to try to get a view of the sunset. But we will always drive to pico do arieiro unless the road is closed or if there is a red alert for weather. There are no refunds based on weather conditions The visit to the Stairway to heaven is optional and we return 30 minutes after the sunset, so please plan the return from the stairway to heaven in order to be back in time Please respect nature when in Pico do Arieiro, we have low tolerance for bad behaviour or inconsideration of other guests, so we advise to be back in time (30 minutes after the sunset time) or if you are late make sure to be reachable by phone. If your hotel is outside the pickup area, please contact GetYourGuide before booking.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund