Pico do Areeiro Sunrise and East Tour: Top of the Island Hiking Adventure with Levada Balcoes
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Funchal
Embark on a thrilling hiking adventure to the top of Pico do Areeiro in Madeira. Enjoy breathtaking views, explore stunning valleys, and experience the beauty of nature on this must-do walk.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pico Do Areeiro - Firs stop in Pico do Areeiro where you can enjoy one of the best sunrises in the world.
  • PR11 Vereda dos Balcoes - Small Levada walk and very acessible 3 km. Very beautiful views inside of the Laurel Forest of Madeira.
  • Santana - Visiting the typical houses of Santana, a very traditional village of Madeira.
  • Miradouro do guindaste - An amazing viewpoint where its possible to see the East Coast, specially the peninsula of Sao Lourenco.
  • Porto da Cruz - Lets visit the Rum House of Porto da Cruz, where they use the sugar cane to produce local rum.
  • Ponta de Sao Lourenco - Visit to the far east of Madeira, a very dry area where its possible to see some of the volcanic rocks and formations and the ocean surrounding.
  • Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau - The statue of Christ in Garajau with an amazing view to the main harbour of Funchal and also to the Southeast coast.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off service
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hiking Guide
Additional Information

This service solely focuses on transportation. We collect you and transport you to the starting point of your hike, provide necessary guidelines and return you to your hotel upon completion. This journey leads you to the island’s highest point. The trail is of medium difficulty, totalling 13 kilometers round trip (6.5 + 6.5) and approximately 5 hours of walking. With breathtaking views and a fantastic trail placed through the valleys in the heart of Madeira leading to the summit, this walk is a must-try.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Pico Do Areeiro
Miradouro Do Pico Do Areeiro
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sinjag2020
Mar 8, 2020
Wonderful tours, places and company. - I booked several tours with Luis from My Guide Madeira during my vacation. Having started with an Island Tour to Pico Areeiro, the traditional houses in Santana, Cabo Girão and a nice fisher village, we hiked in San Lorenco and visited Funchal Old Town, the traditional market with fruits I did not know exist and did a wine tasting. My highlight next to all the wonderful views was our morning hike to the top of Pico Ruivo in a radiating starlit sky and an incredible peaceful sunrise from the summit. Luis is such a kind, caring and supportive guide who shares knowledge and wisdom of this beautiful island Madeira which is his home. I have learned and seen so much and felt very welcome in this lovely place. Highly recommend the tours My Guide Madeira offers and especially the warmth, care and hospitality that the team imparts. Thank you for making my holidays a beautiful memory.
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Mai
Apr 15, 2018
Amazing guided tour by Luis on PR1 - PR1 From Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (top of Madeira) and back again. 13km in total (2x6,5) we spend 6 hours and 45 min and we were never in a hurry. Luis was a really great guide: reliable, knowledgable, great english and no stress during the walk....we sat the pace. This hike is basically a walk on mountain rigs with stunning scenery all the time. Lots of stairs so I guess it would ease the strain on the legs to bring walking-sticks (I didn't but I wish I had). Luis picked us up at the hotel and drove us back again, great treat. It was only me and my son (13 years) and it was the best day of our vacation. Luis also provided lights for the tunnels. We did the walk in the easter vacation with 15 degrees, perfect for a long hike like this. All in all, I highly recommend Luis for a guided tour, I felt safe the whole day :-) Just call (00351)960473142 and ask for a specific hike or ask for recommendations that fit your wishes and physical shape. And he will propose a hike and a day :-) It cannot be more easy than that :-) Go for it.
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