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Tour of Eastern Madeira

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Activity provider:Secret Madeira Lda
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Tour of Eastern Madeira

Activity provider:Secret Madeira Lda
4.7  / 5
484 reviews

From US$ 29.60 per person

Enjoy the high eastern majestic mountains of Arieiro, the green valleys, old centenary trees and waterfalls. See fruit and veggie terraces, old thatched houses and sugarcane fields, and the peninsula.

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Duration 8 hours
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Spanish, Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese
Pickup included
Meet your driver at your hotel. If pickup from your hotel is not possible, the activity provider will contact you.
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover high peaks of Madeira Pico Arieiro with its beautiful rock contrast
  • Stop at Guindaste skywalk, overlooking the eagles rock and porto santo Island
  • Porto da Cruz Rum Fabric - Rum tasting - Machico, the old capital of Madeira
  • Take a short Levada Walk Laurel Forest - balcões Ribeiro Frio - Cold River 880m
  • Explore the Peninsula of São Lourenço viewpoint and drive through Caniçal
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Start with pick-up from the hotel and drive through Funchal's steep roads. Pass the Eucalyptus and Mimosa forests overlooking the Christmas pines, into the breathtaking mountains of Pico do Arieiro at 1,800 meters.

The centenary Forest covered by the old trees (Laurisilva) is a must and a short walk along the Levada Madeiras water channels can be taken as an option. Taking the old road of Faial overlooking the eagles rock mountain, Stop at the Guindaste Skywalk (This stop will depend on the traffic and the feasts in the village.) Santana will be the next stop. Visit the town's traditional thatched houses and vines. Make a stop for lunch (not included in the price).

After the lunch stop in Santana, continue to Porto Cruz, passing the sugar cane fields. Visit the only steam rum factory in Europe (with rum tasting) and explore the village. See the rough black sandy beach popular for surfers. In July and August, enjoy the chance to swim in the famous saltwater.

Then, travel along the North Coast where sugar cane terraces are still visible. See the old capital of Madeira, Machico, where the first Portuguese settlers arrived in the 15th century, before heading to Ponta de São Lourenço, the eastern point cape of the island. 

Dragon Back

The tour ends with a drop-off at your hotel. 

Includes
  • Pick up and drop off Hotel
  • Guide/Guide driver on board
  • Stop in Terreiro Luta Viewpoint
  • Pico Arieiro 1800m
  • Ribeiro Frio - Short walk of 45 Minutes along the levada Balcões Laurel Forest
  • Rum tasting in Porto Cruz
  • Small groups
  • Swimming in Porto cruz - July and August (for groups with more than 4 persons)
  • Lunch stop Santana (not included in the price)
  • Guindaste - Skywalk
  • Ponta do Rosto - São Lourenço Dragon Back Viewpoint.
  • Return Hotel
  • Pick up from Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol and Calheta - Only for groups (aditional cost).
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Entrances to public places and the pools in the summer.

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4.7 /5

based on 484 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Tony was a great guide. He kept us entertained on a very wet Maderian summers day. He altered the route to try to get the best weather. Unfortunately the rain had other ideas. His knowledge of the local flora was excellent as well as his humour. A thoroughly enjoyable if not wet tour with a thoughtful guide. Highly recommend the tour..door to door service great too.

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September 7, 2023

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Jayne – United KingdomVerified booking

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Excited trip to the highlights of Eastern part of island. One package Guide/ bus driver was a nice person with clear instructions and supported information. Good time to do different activities and combination between walking and be sitting. It was a long day but worth if you want to visit quickly the island and main parts

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August 6, 2023

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Trina – FinlandVerified booking

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It was a excellent tour I saw the mountains, valleys, small towns . The guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable, he pointed out places of interest and also the flowers and fauna . The lunch was very good hotel in Santana €16 3 course including wine good value

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