Pico do Arieiro Sunrise One Way Transfer with Full PR1 Ticket

Duration1h - 1h 30m

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Start your day with sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, then discover Madeira's dramatic mountain scenery on an independent hike along the full PR1 trail to Pico Ruivo. Follow ridges above deep valleys, pass the Ninho da Manta viewpoint and the famous Stairway to Heaven, and continue through rock-cut tunnels beneath towering peaks. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the central mountains, with clouds sometimes drifting below the trail, before reaching Madeira's highest summit.

Your official Full PR1 entry ticket and shared one-way sunrise transport from a selected meeting point to Pico do Arieiro are included. After drop-off, you hike independently; no hiking guide or return transport is included. Arrange your onward journey separately. Sunrise visibility and trail access depend on conditions.

Booking is on request and confirmed only after we check PR1 ticket availability and accept your request. Once confirmed, bookings are final and non-refundable.

What's included

One-way shared sunrise transfer to Pico do Arieiro
Pickup from your selected meeting point
Official Full PR1 trail ticket

Return transportation
Pickup from Achadas da Teixeira
Tour guide or guided hike

What to expect

Pico do Arieiro
1h · Admission ticket included

Your day begins with a shared sunrise transfer from your selected meeting point to Pico do Arieiro. Our service ends on arrival, where the PR1 trail begins. Your official Full PR1 entry ticket is included; the hike is independent, without a guide or accompaniment.

From Pico do Arieiro, discover Ninho da Manta viewpoint, the famous Stairway to Heaven and Pedra Rija viewpoint. Continue through rock-cut tunnels and around the slopes of Pico das Torres, enjoying mountain ridges, deep valleys and panoramic views, weather permitting. Pass Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo before climbing to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest summit. Then follow PR1.2 to Achada do Teixeira to finish your walk.

These walking highlights describe the route you explore independently after our transport ends. No return transfer or pickup from Achada do Teixeira is included. Arrange your onward transport separately. Booking requests are confirmed only after PR1 ticket availability is checked and your request is accepted.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside Garajau Madeira Hotel, by the main roadside entrance.

Meeting point

Meet outside Residencial Greco, on Rua do Carmo.

Meeting point

Meet at the designated bus stop on Rua Dr. Brito Câmara, beside Plaza Shopping Center.

Meeting point

Meet outside the lower Funchal Cable Car station, by the main roadside area.

Meeting point

Meet outside Museu CR7, by the main entrance facing Praça CR7.

Meeting point

Meet at the bus stop in the area of Estrada Monumental 210, on the main road.

Meeting point

Meet outside Enotel Lido, by the main roadside entrance on Estrada Monumental.

Meeting point

Meet at Forum Madeira S (53) bus stop, immediately after the Forum Madeira main entrance.

Meeting point

Meet at the APS Caracas S (855) bus stop. Follow the exact map pin.

End point

The transfer ends at Pico do Arieiro, at the PR1 trailhead, where guests continue independently.

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Not suitable for travelers with significantly reduced mobility or difficulty walking on steep, uneven mountain terrain and stairs.
The PR1 trail includes steep sections, stairs and exposed mountain terrain.
This is a self-guided hike. No guide accompanies travelers on the PR1 trail.
Proper hiking footwear and suitable clothing for changing mountain weather are strongly recommended.
The transportation included is a one-way sunrise transfer from the selected meeting point to Pico do Arieiro.
Return transportation after completing the PR1 is not included. There is no pickup from Achadas da Teixeira.
If you decide not to start the hike after arriving at Pico do Arieiro, you may return with the same vehicle if you inform the driver before it departs.
This product is offered on a booking-request basis and is confirmed only after PR1 ticket availability has been verified and the request accepted.
Once the booking request is accepted, all sales are final and non-refundable.
Only the PR1 ticket may be rescheduled to another available time slot, subject to availability. The sunrise transfer cannot be rescheduled.
Any PR1 ticket rescheduling request must be received before the original ticket time slot begins. After that time, the ticket can no longer be changed.
Travelers must arrive at their selected meeting point at the confirmed pickup time.
Not recommended for travelers with severe vertigo or a strong fear of heights.
Not suitable for travelers with significantly reduced mobility or difficulty walking on steep and uneven mountain terrain.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.