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Discover the wild beauty of Madeira’s east coast on this full-day off-road adventure. Travel through volcanic peaks, ancient laurel forests, and picturesque mountain villages as your local guide shares stories about the island’s history and nature. Enjoy panoramic views of the Atlantic and explore hidden spots that most visitors never reach. This is the perfect tour for travelers who want to experience the real Madeira beyond the main roads.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up free of charge all hotels and holiday rentals in the Funchal area.
We do not offer pickups outside of Funchal.
We do not pick up at the Funchal Port.
Itinerary
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1Valley of the Nuns
The first stop of the tour is the not so famous but very beautiful Miradouro do Paradao. From this viewpoint you will see Funchal from above as well as the famous Nun´s Valley. It´s usually very quiet up here and very much "off the beaten path"
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Pico do Arieiro
Madeira´s third highest peak. We try to arrive here early, before the crowds so we can best enjoy the amazing views, above the clouds hopefully! We don´t like giving set times but usually spend somewhere around 30 to 45 minutes up here which is usually enough to get to see the best sights.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Ribeiro Frio (Pass by)
Ribeiro Frio is well known for the rainbow trout farm. We drive by the large crowds and escape the tourist traps.
Admission ticket free -
3Santana
We make our way off-road and off the beaten path to Santana, one of Madeira´s most famous villages. Here we will see the traditional A-frame houses and stop at an authentic house to see how people use to live in this shantytown of Madeira. Next is Lunch at the famous Quinta do Furao restaurant with the best lunch in Santana, with great value and an incredible view!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
4
After lunch we stop at one of our favourite viewpoints on the North East of the island to see privileged views of the North East coast.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A stop is in order at the the small village of Porto Da Cruz, well known for it´s history in sugar and rum. We make a stop at the famous rum factory and of course try some of the best rum in the world!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Ponta de Sao Lourenco
Lastly we explore Ponta de Sao Lourenço, the most easterly peninsular on the island known for its magnificent volcanic rock formations and colours.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
The final stop on our east tour to see the peninsular in all it´s glory!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 5 years
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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