Worth waking up well before the sunset! - Excellent service and a great experience. Communication with the company was great, timely pick up. Lots of information about Madeira/Funchal shared during the trip, which made it even more interesting. Overall, super positive vibe.

Lovely morning! - A lovely morning! We learned a lot about Madeira on a beautiful morning! The tip from our guide were spot on. The sunrise was beautiful, nice 40 minute walk with a beautiful view and a great espresso at the end.

June 25 group trip - We are a group of three retired couples and three of us wanted to do the sunrise tour (the other three had genuine reasons for not going). This holiday was more of an adventure holiday than a lazing in the sun holiday (although we did this as well). So to the tour. We booked the trip directly with the company on their website and this could not of been easier. The price was a little higher than some, but I had watched several YouTube videos put out by one of the drivers and this gave me the confidence that it was a company that I could trust and I was wright it was a brilliant trip. Our driver Fernando, picked us up at our hotel ahead of time (always reassuring) and explained that we had one more stop to collect a further passenger making four of us in total. The trip to Pico do Areiro took about forty minutes (all up hill on some interesting roads). Fernando gave us a running commentary on various aspects about the Island of Madeira, a very knowledgable and passionate person ( this was a running theme, the islanders are very proud and passionate about their island). When we arrived at Pico do Areiro, it was pandemonium with cars all over the place (this was at 06:15 for a sunrise at 07:00) but Fernando is an old hand at this and found a spot without difficulty. Take note, It’s cold up here, about 5°C, some young ladies were dressed for their instagram not the top of a mountain!! One thing I had forgotten was a torch the ground is uneven and it’s easy to trip, but Fernando had that covered and led us to a good spot. Bang on 07:00 the sun made its appearance, what a magical thing to see, well worth the early start. We spent about thirty minutes after sunrise on the mountain taking pictures. We started our return Journey, but Fernando had a few surprises for us. We stopped at a small spot where there was a waterfall and small stream. Here Fernando explained about the system of Levada’s used to move water around the island and how farmers purchased water for irrigation by the hour. A little further on we stopped again so that we could do a walk along a Levada to a lookout point in the Laurel Forrest. We had one more stop a little further down the mountain, a picnic spot with amazing views over Funchal. The three of us who did this trip had a very enjoyable time made even better by our driver and guide, I can thoroughly recommend Hit the Road Madeira for your Sunrise tour.

Sunrise tour x - Fernando was a lovely tour guide, friendly and warm and full off knowledgeable. Took us to destination made sure we were safe, explained everything. So passionate about his island.

Memories for a Lifetime. - It’s been a while since we returned from our favorite trip to Madeira, but one experience still stands out and truly deserves a special mention: The 4x4 Sunrise Tour with Hit the Road Madeira. My husband and I booked this tour on their website, and it was nothing short of incredible! We had an early start, but the excitement and Fernando’s warm personality made it feel like a fun road trip with a knowledgeable friend. He picked us up right from our hotel and shared so many interesting facts along the drive. We were also super lucky with the weather that morning — it couldn’t have been more perfect. We had watched a few YouTube videos by Jeff beforehand, so I thought I was prepared for the cold.. I wasn’t! Fernando, being the absolute gem he is, offered me his jacket, and thanks to him, I was able to stay warm and enjoy the moment. When we arrived at Pico do Arieiro, Fernando led us to a quiet spot with the most breathtaking view. Picture this: a thick blanket of clouds stretched out beneath us, and the sun began to rise right out of it, painting the sky in hues of gold and pink. It truly looked like something out of a dream. No photo or video can capture the sheer magic of that moment — it has to be seen in person to be believed. As if that wasn’t enough, Fernando surprised us with a levada walk that ended with yet another incredible view —something we’ll remember for a lifetime. After the walk, he took us to a cozy local restaurant for breakfast. We went with his food recommendations, and wow, the flavors were spot-on. The coffee was just what we needed to wrap up the morning perfectly. We also can’t forget the off-road driving adventure, which took us completely by surprise! It was wild, bumpy, and thrilling — I found myself holding on tight while the little kid in me screamed with joy. And to top it all off, we got to experience the famous toboggan ride in a car, which added an extra dash of fun to an already unforgettable day. If you’re visiting Madeira, this tour is a must. The views, the experience, and especially the guide made it unforgettable. Huge thanks to Fernando and the Hit the Road Madeira team for giving us one of our most cherished travel memories!

Tolle Tour - Tour guide was super nice and competent. In addition to a breathtaking sunrise, we had an individual jeep tour through the fascinating mountain world of Madeira with all the stops we wanted up to a snack break by the sea. We really liked it and enjoyed it a lot.

Top experience - At 5.20am we were picked up by our guide Fernando, who brought us neatly to the top before the crowds. He knows Madeira inside out and told fascinating stories about the island, nature and life as a local farmer along the way. We were 6 people in a 4x4 – two people were in the back of the suitcase, but that was fine for a while if you are not a big person. Upstairs Fernando showed us a quiet spot before the sunrise where you are still away from the tourists. And yes, almost no clouds, so the view was breathtaking. There is no time to walk the particle that is open from the PR1 so you do not see the stairway to heaven. You can go to the viewpoint and from there you have a nice view over the beginning of the PR1. After the Pico we made a short levada walk (PR11), a flat walk of 1.5 km single and ended with a coffee in a local cafe. Top experience – well arranged, beautiful views and fine guide. Recommended! ✅

Great sunrise tour - We really enjoyed our sunrise tour with Fernando to the top of Pico do Areiro. After the sunrise we did a great short levada walk and had breakfast at a very nice local restaurant. Fernando was really informative throughout the trip and made it very enjoyable 😊

Spectacular views at Pico do Arieiro - Great trip to see the sunrise at Pico do Arieiro with Fernando. Rendez-vous at Funchal at 5h30 giving us plenty of time to set up the camera when we arrived. Beautiful views, great explanations and a cute coffee stop on the way back.

Sunrise tour - Fantastic experience to see the sunrise, Fernando the driver and guide made the trip so special with his knowledge and stories of Madeira. Being a local and living on the island he was full of information and had some great stories.