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Sunrise Hike: Explore Peaks in Peace
Experience the breathtaking sunrise at Pico do Areeiro and embark on a private hiking adventure to Pico Ruivo. Explore the stunning natural beauty, observe wildlife, and immerse yourself in the rich history and customs of the area. Book now!
Experience the breathtaking sunrise at Pico do Areeiro and embark on a private hiking adventure to Pico Ruivo. Explore the stunning natural beauty, observe wildlife, and immerse yourself in the rich history and customs of the area. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Pico do Areeiro - This is an exclusive tour, designed solely for you or your group.
Experience the sunrise at Pico do Areeiro followed by a walk to Pedra Rija (a total of 2.5 km) as the remainder of the path is currently closed.
Begin with an optional sunrise observation at Pico do Areeiro, then proceed with the walk to Pedra Rija. This trail,…
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Pico do Areeiro - This is an exclusive tour, designed solely for you or your group.
Experience the sunrise at Pico do Areeiro followed by a walk to Pedra Rija (a total of 2.5 km) as the remainder of the path is currently closed.
Begin with an optional sunrise observation at Pico do Areeiro, then proceed with the walk to Pedra Rija. This trail, situated in the central mountainous region, provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including valleys, mountains, villages, as well as insights into local history and customs, flora and fauna. The tour includes a visit to Ninho da Manta and the “stairs to the sky.” This activity is available for private groups of up to 4 people.
Included:
Transportation, Insurance, Portugal Tourism License 467/22, and a Mountain Guide Certificate.
The tour typically begins at 06:00 am. If opting for the walk without the sunrise, it starts at 08:30 am.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Safety ensured
- All fees and taxes included
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Licensed by Portugal Tourism
- Certified mountain guide
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Safety ensured
- All fees and taxes included
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Licensed by Portugal Tourism
- Certified mountain guide
Additional Information
Two in One: Sunrise and Walk
This tour offers a delightful experience of witnessing the sunrise (optional) and enjoying a 2.5 km walk from Areeiro to Pedra Rija. Participants will leisurely take in the stunning natural beauty of the trail, including its fauna and flora, the central mountainous massif, as well as its history and customs, among other…
Two in One: Sunrise and Walk
This tour offers a delightful experience of witnessing the sunrise (optional) and enjoying a 2.5 km walk from Areeiro to Pedra Rija. Participants will leisurely take in the stunning natural beauty of the trail, including its fauna and flora, the central mountainous massif, as well as its history and customs, among other attractions. The tour is available for private groups of up to 4 people.
Included:
- Certified mountain guide
- Insurance
- Transportation
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Tourism license of Portugal 467/22
The tour typically begins at 6:00 a.m.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Анна
Aug 9, 2024
the best sunrise in my life - Excellent sunrise on Pico and then very pleasant hiking with beautiful views. Paulo full of hospitality and took tea and cake for the early breakfast, took care during the hike and told a lot of interesting things about the country. Strongly recommend!
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Dewi559
Jul 20, 2024
Amazing guide! - Had the best time with Paulo during the Pico De Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike! He was really helpful answering my questions before the hike and he was really kind during the hike. He explained everything about the island and we had lots to talk about. Definitely recommend booking a hike with Paulo. Going on a second one tomorrow!!
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Tanja_k
Jul 18, 2024
Excellent hike with experienced guide - Paolo is an excellent guide, with much knowledge of the entire island. He is an extremely experienced hiker and guide, and had great awareness of our group’s needs and abilities. He sensed when to take breaks and when to push on, and made the hike feel enjoyable and not rushed. We had a full day with him, and will absolutely book him again for other nature exploration when we return to the island next year.
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Yuliia_s
Jun 26, 2024
Thanks for the best hiking, Paulo! - It was an amazing day! Thanks Paulo for the professionalism,for support and help. You are the best guide! Paulo made our day! Our the first hiking experience was very good.
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V998gtevaa
Apr 18, 2024
An unforgettable day in Madeira with the best local guide - Paulo - Me and my sister had a full-day tour with Paulo. It was such a pleasure to spend the day with him, and he picked the best possible places to visit is such a short time.
We have definitely had an unforgettable day with beautiful memories.
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Steven
Oct 5, 2023
Sensational sunrise hike and guide, highly recommended! - Absolutely incredible and unforgettable hike through breathtaking mountainous scenery.
We began with a beautiful sunrise at Pico do Areeiro (jacket recommended due to the strong winds) and finished at the highest point on Madeira island at Pico Ruivo, taking in sights of the various peaks and infamous Nuns Valley below, among others.
Our local guide Paulo looked after us from the early morning pick up at the hotel right throughout the day, answering all our questions knowledgeably on the flora and fauna, and taking extra care and patience when the trail became challenging. His passion for the mountains was clear to see, going as far as clearing litter left behind by other walkers. Having a certified guide carrying additional safety equipment provided us with peace of mind to focus on enjoying our day out. It was definitely worth booking this private tour with Paulo for that personal touch, more so when watching those on the larger group tours (often with non-local guides) more or less being left to their own devices!
Highly recommended, especially to those with less experience needing the extra encouragement!
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Marie
Aug 29, 2023
Amazing, breathtaking and just a little tiring! - Amazing day from start to finish. Paulo our guide was superb, brought coffee in a flask and cake to keep us warm while we waited for the sunrise. This was so worth the cold wait. Breath taking. Then we began the hike with Paulo making sure we were ok and stopping when needed to catch our breath. I’m not good with heights but I felt very safe. He was also very knowledgeable about the plants and birds that we saw on the way and the different peaks we saw. Rounded off the day we some ponchas. Highly recommend this tour.
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901reemk
Aug 10, 2023
Fantastic experience and tour guide! Very professional - Paulo was very professional, knowledgable, patient, and generous during the tour. I highly recommend doing this fantastic experience with him. My toe was hurting on that day but he provided me with alternative hiking options that are suitable with my pace and condition and we saw fantastic views and place! Thank you Paulo!
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Kate_b
May 28, 2023
Bucket List Hike and Experience - This was the most beautiful (and challenging) hike we’ve done. Having Paulo as a guide made the experience so much better and utterly amazing. We would recommend this experience to friends, family, and anyone who wants to do this hike - please to do it with Paulo.
We began the morning with coffee and homemade cake to watch the sunrise. For this, it may be cold so definitely bring a jacket. You can keep it in the car for the hike if not needed.
After that, we began our journey from Pico do Arieiro to Pico do Ruivo. The hike can be difficult at times with many stairs so going with an experienced and certified mountain guide is the best route to go.
Paulo is a true local from Madeira and educated us on the island, it’s fauna, and history during our journey. After the hike, we felt we gained a friend in Paulo. We tried some fisherman Poncha and some local canja (chicken rice soup) which was amazing and a fantastic end to the journey.
We would absolutely do this hike and other experiences (Paulo also teaches surf lessons) with Paulo.
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