CLASSICS WITH A TWIST
Pico Areeiro – Stairway To Heaven –
Sunset & Picnic Pico Areeiro - Camacha
Pico Areeiro: Sunset Picnic
Stairway To Heaven
Camacha
Funchal Start|End (Meeting Point)
Everyone is heading to the sunrise - but the sunset is as much spectecular, especially with a nice beer or a glass of wine in your hand. Can't get enough of this magic. _Katrin
OUR ROUTE FOR THE DAY
Start: 18:00 | Duration: 4 hours*
Pico Areeiro, sunset and a nice drink: a heavenly experience!
Are you a sunset lover? We have one of the most spectecular ones for you: high above the clouds after all of the masses are already gone. Join us for an short hike at Pico Areeiro and back to the famous Stairway To Heaven, to catch the sunset, not without having a picnic with local snacks and a beer or wine in your hand. A true Heartbeat Moment!
We're kicking off this special tour with a pick-up at the meeting points in Funchal city center, Lido or Caniço. Ready for an unforgettable journey?
Hiking Pico Areeiro
We start our tour with an amazing view at Pico Areeiro (1), from where we will have a small hike (and back) to the Insta-famous Stairway To Heaven. On the way to there you can expect dramatic landscapes, a unique flora and a tour-experience which makes your friends green like envy. The way back and forth is around one hour in total.
Picnic & Sunset
Natural cinema: Picture yourself having a picnic with local snacks amidst the stunning scenery of Pico Areeiro, when the sun goes down. The clouds, the light, good company and a nice drink in your hand. Paradise!
Poncha Time: cheers to the moment!
Let's toast to an epic memory! In true Heartbeat Madeira tours style, we'll hit up a local Poncha bar for a taste of the island's finest drink. This time in Camacha in one of their small bars, where usually no tourist is found.
Back to Funchal: new friends, new memories
We'll head back to Funchal. Your day doesn't have to end here, as we'll be happy to recommend our favourite poncha bars if you feel like having another drink with your tour buddies.
This is included
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Transportation from meeting point in Funchal Center, Lido and Caniço
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Local Driver/Guide
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1 small water bottle (on the ride in the van)
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Small picnic with local snacks with some beer & wine
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1 local drink (Poncha or Nikita)
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Insurance by local law
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A lot of Heartbeat Moments :)
Please bring with you / not included
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Hiking Gear, shoes and garment
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We recommend another big bottle of water for the hike
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Transfer from outside Funchal or Caniço to meeting point
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Raincoat, warm clothing, sunscreen and a hat
Information about the tour
Duration tour: 4 hours*
Pick Up Caniço: 17:45*
Pick Up Funchal Center: 18:00*
Pick Up Funchal Lido: 18:15*
Languages: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish.
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Participation from 16 years.
Alcohol just allowed from 18 years.
Please be aware that the weather in Madeira is unpredictable, it has a sub tropical climate and can change unexpectedly during the day. We cannot guarantee a clear view at the sunset everytime. Also sometimes paths or places are closed by the local authorities or it might be too dangerous to do the originally planned trip. In these cases we are doing our best to inform you in time and offer you alternatives, but sometimes we need to be flexible on the tour day itself
What will never be missed is good mood and the beauty of the island - no matter what weather, we are sure you will enjoy this paradise!
*Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.
