Madeira East Tour from Funchal

4.7 (503 reviews) Madeira, Portugal
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 55 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

You’ll ascend to the island’s third-highest mountain, Pico de Arieiro, which affords stunning island views.

The next stop is Ribeiro Frio, the starting point of a famous levada (irrigation channel) walk, where you’ll marvel at trout pools and learn about the prehistoric forest that covers Madeira.

Following lunch in the colorful town of Santana, you’ll visit more incredible lookout points such as Ponta de São Lourenço, and stop off at Machico before drop-off at your Funchal accommodation.

What's included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. 20m
    The first stop is at Terreiro da Luta, a beautiful viewpoint a few kilometres from Funchal.
  2. Pico do Arieiro
    30m
    Pico do Arieiro, at an altitude of 1818 metres it is the third highest peak on the island and affords breathtaking views.
  3. Ribeiro Frio
    20m
    Ribeiro Frio, where you can see its interesting trout farm. This area still has much of its original vegetation.
  4. Santana
    1h 30m
    Santana is characterised by its small thatched triangular houses. This is where we'll make our main stop for lunch.
  5. Ponta de Sao Lourenco
    20m
    Situated in the eastern part of the island, this is the place where a fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature combine.
  6. Machico
    10m
    The last town to be visited is Machico, a viewpoint where you can watch the bay and golden sandy beach.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal

Meeting point

Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal

End point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal

End point

Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal

Pickup details

Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible.

Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel.

For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido.

Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation policy

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

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