Madeira East Tour from Funchal

4.7
(466 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The first stop is at Terreiro da Luta, a beautiful viewpoint a few kilometres from Funchal. 

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pico do Arieiro

    Pico do Arieiro, at an altitude of 1818 metres it is the third highest peak on the island and affords breathtaking views.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ribeiro Frio

    Ribeiro Frio, where you can see its interesting trout farm. This area still has much of its original vegetation.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Santana is characterised by its small thatched triangular houses. This is where we'll make our main stop for lunch.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ponta de Sao Lourenco

    Situated in the eastern part of the island, this is the place where a fantastic combination of rocks, sea and nature combine.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The last town to be visited is Machico, a viewpoint where you can watch the bay and golden sandy beach.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Lido Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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

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