Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk



See the triangular houses of Santana, hike through Ribeiro Frio, and visit the third highest mountain on Madeira island, Pico do Areiro, on this day tour from Funchal.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the magnificent views of Pico Areeiro
  • Enjoy a little Levada Walk to an amazing viewpoint
  • Admire the splendid landscape of the eastiest part of Madeira Island
  • Learn about the typical Santana Houses
  • Discover the Madeira Rum with a free taste at the North Mills Distillary

Description

Pico Areeiro: Start the tour in the magnificent Pico do Areeiro mountain at an altitude of 1818 meters. Ribeiro Frio: Here you will enjoy a small ( 40 - 45 minute) Levada Walk ( has a fee of 3€ per person, not included in the price ) to a beautiful viewpoint. If you are not a walking person, you can enjoy this stop to visit the Trout nursery. Santana: This stop is the bigger one. You can take advantage of this 1.5-hour stop for lunch and visit Santana village. Faial: At the Guindaste viewpoint you can admire the wonderful northeast coast view. Porto da Cruz: At this small village the stop is around 20 to 30 minutes. Here you can visit the North Mills Distillery and taste the local rum. Ponta São Lourenço: The Ponta do Rosto is a must-see viewpoint. It's situated at the easiest part of the Island and gives you astonishing views over the North and South Madeira Sea and sometimes also of Porto Santo Island.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Funchal area Guide (in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, or German) Insurance (in accordance with the Portuguese Law)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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