Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail
Overview
Your adventure begins with a hotel pick-up about 1.5 hours before sunrise
(exact time sent by 8:30 PM the day before via email or WhatsApp).
Dress warmly and wear good shoes, as mountain weather can differ greatly from Funchal.
At Pico do Arieiro, enjoy an unforgettable sunrise (weather permitting). Sometimes clouds may block the view — refunds are not possible in such cases. You can optionally hike part of the PR1 “Stairs of Heaven” trail (1.2 km, €3 fee) for breathtaking views, returning within about 45 minutes after sunrise.
The tour continues to the Glass Platform at Guindaste Viewpoint, where you can admire the ocean through a transparent floor.
The final adventure is the 7 km Larano Trail, a moderate 2.5-hour coastal hike between Machico and Porto da Cruz, revealing Madeira’s dramatic cliffs and wild beauty.
After the hike, relax as you’re dropped off at your hotel, ending a day filled with incredible landscapes and unforgettable moments.
What's Included
- ***PICK UP TIME SENT BY 8:30PM, DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY***
- Hotel pick up and drop-off between Funchal and Caniço
- Lunch and drinks
- PR1 "Stairs of Heaven" Optional HIKE - (€3 Fee On-Site)
- Pickups outside Funchal
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Pico do Arieiro
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro do guindaste
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vereda Do Larano
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- ***PICK UP TIME SENT BY 8:30PM, THE DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY***
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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 (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- ***PICK UP TIME SENT BY 8:30PM, DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY***.
- Hotel pick up and drop-off between Funchal and Caniço.
- lunch and drinks.
- PR1 "Stairs of Heaven" Optional HIKE - (€3 Fee On-Site).
- Pickups outside Funchal.
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 18..
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 Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- ***PICK UP TIME SENT BY 8:30PM, DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY***
- Hotel pick up and drop-off between Funchal and Caniço
- Lunch and drinks
- PR1 "Stairs of Heaven" Optional HIKE - (€3 Fee On-Site)
- Pickups outside Funchal
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- ***PICK UP TIME SENT BY 8:30PM, THE DAY BEFORE ACTIVITY***
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
