Pico do Arieiro Sunrise with PR1 Trail Permit

Madeira, Portugal

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Transport from CR7 Museum to Pico do Arieiro
Sunrise stop at Pico do Arieiro
Official PR1 trail permit
Self-guided PR1 trail access at the official permit time

Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off
Guided hike on the PR1 trail
Return transport to Funchal after starting the PR1 trail
Pickup from Achadas do Teixeira
Refunds for late arrival, no-show, cancellation, or choosing not to hike
Food, drinks, and hiking equipment

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

CR7 Museum
Praça CR7, Av. Sá Carneiro 27, São Martinho, 9004-518 Funchal, Portugal
Meet outside the CR7 Museum main entrance in Funchal. This is the only meeting point. Hotel pickup is not included. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Late arrival or no-show is non-refundable.

End point

Pico do Arieiro, 9030, Portugal
Transport ends at Pico do Areeiro. After sunrise, start the self-guided PR1 trail at the time shown on your permit. Return to Funchal/CR7 and pickup from Achadas do Teixeira are not included. You must arrange your own return transport.

Operating hours
.5:30 am

Itinerary

Pico do Arieiro

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Funchal

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please read carefully before booking.
All sales are final. This experience is non-refundable after booking because the official PR1 trail permit is reserved immediately and capacity is limited.
This option is designed for travelers who want to secure PR1 access in advance when public availability is limited and demand is high.
After booking, we reserve your official PR1 trail permit in advance, helping you secure access to the Pico do Arieiro / PR1 trail when public availability is limited.
This is a meeting-point-only experience. Hotel pickup is not included
The PR1 trail permit is included and is normally secured for one of the earliest morning slots, usually 08:00. In rare cases, it may be issued for the next earliest available slot, depending on official availability.

Customers may only start the PR1 trail at the official time shown on their permit.
The PR1 trail is self-guided and optional. This is not a guided hike.
Return transport after starting the PR1 trail is not included
Pickup from Achadas do Teixeira is not included.
Customers who continue the PR1 trail are responsible for arranging their own return transport.
If you decide not to start the PR1 before our vehicle leaves Pico do Arieiro, you can return with us to Funchal.
The PR1 trail includes stairs, uneven terrain, narrow paths, exposed mountain sections, and steep drops.
This experience is not recommended for travelers with vertigo, fear of heights, balance problems, back problems, heart problems, serious medical conditions, pregnancy, or low fitness.
Mountain weather can change quickly. Sunrise visibility is not guaranteed.
Fog, clouds, rain, wind, or poor visibility do not qualify for a refund if the trail remains officially open.
Please bring warm clothing, suitable footwear, water, snacks, and a charged phone.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.