Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Join us on an unforgettable evening adventure to witness one of Madeira’s most breathtaking Sunset from the heights of Pico do Arieiro.

We’ll start by picking you up from your accommodation in Funchal, Caniço or Câmara de Lobos (city center)

Then, we continue the journey to the majestic Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak. Here, you’ll experience part of the famous PR1 trail,(Self-Guided) walking approximately 1.2 km each way (1h30m), leading you to the incredible Ninho da Manta Viewpoint and the renowned “Stairway to Heaven”.

As the day ends, prepare to be amazed by the colors of the sunset painting the sky and mountains in golden tones. After soaking in this magical moment for about 30 minutes, we’ll comfortably return you to the nearest point of your accommodation.

An evening you will never forget – join us for this unique sunset experience!

We will inform you the exact pickup time the day before, and keep you updated via WhatsApp.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

People afraid of heights

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Driver

Briefing before the hike

Pick up and Drop off in your accommodation

Bottled water

Snacks

Meals

Government Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Funchal

We’ll start by picking you up from your accommodation in Funchal, Caniço, or Câmara de Lobos (city center). From there, we’ll make our way to the breathtaking Pico do Arieiro, where dramatic mountain peaks rise above the clouds

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Pico do Arieiro

Stepping out at Pico do Arieiro feels like entering another world — towering ridges, endless valleys, and the ever-changing play of light and shadow create a view you’ll carry with you long after the trip ends

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic tour. Our guide...
Katie G,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour. Our guide Luís gave loads of tips for Madeira and checked the weather before we left to ensure we would be able to see the sunset. The stairway to heaven was an easy walk and beautiful views all the way. Highly reccommend!
Would do again 🌟
Jemimah M,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely incredible. Highly recommend. Not for the faint of heart but definitely worth doing. The driver Luís, really friendly and informative made our last day incredible (ask him for food recommendations 😋)
Paradise
O3831AZmonikak,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience, beautiful nature and breathtaking scenery with magical sunset. Luis was very friendly,funny and gave us a lot of recommendations of the restaurants etc. We had a free time to hike to 'stairs of heaven' and enjoy a sunset, full of flexibility .The whole journey was very smooth and super easy communication trough what's up for the pick up time. I would definitely choose this tour again ,also it's much cheaper than other tours .Obrigado Luis!
Our dizzying experience!
Sylvia B,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Luis was our driver! It was super funny and very nice!It was punctual in the care.
Nice evening
Theresa C,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver was wonderful. He was personable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this company. The sunset above the clouds is something to see!
Our driver knew so much...
Danielle W,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver knew so much about the island and made the experience so much fun! I would tell anyone to do this! The driver made time to talk to all of us and answer any questions about the island!
The weather was too...
Leesa S,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The weather was too cloudy to view the sunset from pico do areiro so an alternative location was recommended which offered beautiful views. The driver Luis was very accommodating to make sure I got access to great photo opportunities. Overall a great experience!
The best guide in Madeira
Dovile R,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a wonderful experience! Our guide was absolutely fantastic – kind, funny, and full of interesting stories. You could tell he really loves his job. This tour was the highlight of our trip!
Beautiful sunset
Silvia T,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice everything, we were able to arrive by sunset and see it despite the fog, which still created a unique and beautiful atmosphere. He accompanied us to the parking lot and left time to get there independently to the point where it was allowed (unfortunately a part of the road is closed). The journey did not take long but the experience was beautiful and we thank the driver for the sympathy and chatter during the trip. Recommended
Booked very last minute...
Abigail P,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Booked very last minute and was an amazing experience. Luis got us there in plenty of time for a hike and to see the sunset. Let us stay as long as we liked after sunset to see all the beautiful colours. Excellent tour guide as well with lots of recommendations for other activities and restaurants etc.