Sunrise Tour: Emblematic Island Views and Trails

Witness the breathtaking sunrise at Pico Ruivo in Madeira with your loved ones. Embark on a short walk to the observation site and create lasting memories of vibrant colors, captivating scents, and unforgettable experiences. Explore the majestic mountains and trails, and discover the iconic landmarks of the island. Book now for an extraordinary day filled with natural beauty and adventure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pico Ruivo - We will take a walk of about 3 km to Cais do Sardinha, lasting 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, and then we will wait for the incredible sunrise, accompanied by an impressive view from the north to the south of Madeira Island. To combat the cold, we will be provided with a hot tea or coffee, according to your preference. After sunrise, we…
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Tip
Additional Information

Witnessing the sunrise in the company of your loved ones can make your day remarkable. A brief stroll to the viewing spot will imprint vivid colors, scents and even tastes in your memory that will last throughout the day as you familiarize yourself with our mountains and paths as if they were your own. Following the sunrise, we’ll visit some of the most iconic locations on our island. RNAAT - 656/2020

Cancellation Policy

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

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K4190uolees
Sep 14, 2025
Great guide, hike and views - Great experience hiking Pico Ruivo. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about both the area and Madeira as a whole. Claudio was also extremely helpful during the hike, taking it at our pace. The views from Pico ruivo are stunning and we had an overall wonderful time. Would highly recommend both the hike and hiking island.
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Mark
Sep 4, 2025
Friendly knowledgeable guide - We had a brilliant sunrise hike with Claudio. He was really welcoming and knowledgeable about the wonderful island of Madeira. We would highly recommend this private tour.
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Lissy1413
Aug 26, 2025
Book the tour! - We had an amazing experience with Claudio. He kept in touch with us the night before and all throughout our hike. He also gave us great recommendations. The hike it self was challenging but he made me feel very comfortable and provided head lights and walking sticks. He goes at your pace so you never get lost or feel abandoned. The sense of accomplishment after the hike and seeing the sunrise is like no other. If you’re thinking about doing this tour, don’t think anymore and just book it!
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784laurencec
Aug 23, 2025
Beautiful Hike, Knowledgeable Guide - Claudio was an exceptionally knowledgeable guide, with a good sense of humour and very pleasant to spend time with. This only made what was a really enjoyable hike in a beautiful setting even more enjoyable. Part of the hike is in the dark, so when you’re hiking back you’re experiencing parts of the trail for the first time. The location for the sunset was very wild and serene - a perfect choice. The hike was strenuous enough to make you feel like you deserved breakfast, but was very manageable and safe. Overall it was a very lovely experience supported by a very professional guide, which made it feel like a full experience.
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Stacey_p
Aug 19, 2025
Great time! Wild how dark... - Great time! Wild how dark it is (you will use headlamps to see on the way out) and how you have literally no idea what is around you until you walk back in the daylight. Really cool experience with great views. Sadly, it was too cloudy to see the sunrise, but the views were still stunning. Great hike with a great guide.
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Anke
Jul 18, 2025
A perfect morning - We had a great hike. A great guide Claudio. He told us a lot about country , people and life in Madeira.
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Annelise_m
Jun 16, 2025
Perfect accompaniment for a first night hike - Claudio is an excellent guide, very friendly and full of good tips to enjoy Funchal ( place of our stay ) He adapts to everyone’s rhythm, takes photos so that we have memories and explains Madeire’s story He speaks very good French which is a real plus! We highly recommend it if you are looking for a guide;)
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Janne_k
Jun 13, 2025
This was and amazing... - This was and amazing experience. Our guide Claudio was really nice and knowledgeable. We hiked in the dark with head torches, and when we reached the viewpoint for sunrise, we were almost alone. Making it a really peaceful and beautiful experience. I will absolutely recommend this hike.
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N4555htsamanthad
Jun 10, 2025
Must do hiking tour! - The whole experience was fantastic, even with a cloudy morning the views were amazing and the way back is great too. Claudio was a fantastic guide, showed us lots of view points and facts about the paths!!!!!1000/10 would recommend :)
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Bonni_c
Feb 13, 2025
AMAZING hike to a MAGICAL sunrise! - The BEST way to see the sun rise in Madeira!!! Claudio was a most EXCELLENT guide and host. From the moment he confirmed with us until the end of the trip, everything was just spectacular!!! His depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for life on the island is incomparable. I would not trade this experience for the world!!!! I recommend this to anyone looking for an incredible guide for a fantastic hike to check out a magical sunrise. Thank you again, Claudio!!!! xx
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From $82
up to 4 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).