This popular tour includes dramatic mountain and forest views on the East side of Madeira. The tour is done in the language of your choice in a modern air-conditioned minibus that only takes 8-14 people plus the guide/driver. Lunch is also included.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Pickup optional: Pick-up is available from all hotels in Funchal and Canico. Pick-up from harbour for all cruise ship tourists. Ship must have arrived ay 08:00 or before and must depart at 17:00 or later.
Private group available

Highlights

See the beautiful wicker works at Camacha
Visit the island's third highest peak of Pico do Arieiro
Take a Levada walk inside the Laurissilva forest in Ribeiro Frio
Enjoy a delicious lunch at the famous Grutas do Faial
Spectacular view point of Miradouro do Pico do facho
A-framed cottages of Santana

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This tour of the east side of Madeira island is designed to show guests how truly magical it is. Come and be awed by its spectacular beauty. To begin the day, pick-up is from the hotel at 8:00 to 9:00. The first stop will be at a viewpoint above Funchal. Continue to Camacha, famous for its beautiful wicker works, and stop to have a look around and then take a scenic drive up to Poiso where the start of the Laurissilva forest can be found. After this, make your way to the majestic views of Pico do Arieiro. Pico do Arieiro is the third highest peak on the island, standing 1818 meters. Next is what some consider to be the most beautiful spot on the island, Ribeiro Frio. Here you will visit a trout farm and do a levada walk to the Balcões. Following the walk, make your way to Santana to see its famous A-framed cottages and then continue along the northern coastal road to Faial. Stop for lunch in the northern part of the island. After lunch, carry on to the eastern part of the island, to the famous viewpoint of Pico do Facho. From here you will have incredible views of Ponta de São Lourenco, Machico and the airport. On a good day one can see the Desertas Islands as well Porto Santo, the small island adjacent to Madeira. The last stop will be a famous viewpoint above Machico. You will arrive back to Funchal by 17:00.

Includes

3-course meal with drinks (only for the shared tour)
Bottle of local wine and water

Entrance fees to public swimming areas etc.

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

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Pick-up is available from all hotels in Funchal and Canico. Pick-up from harbour for all cruise ship tourists. Ship must have arrived ay 08:00 or before and must depart at 17:00 or later.

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Although Funchal can be quiet warm in the winter time, do bring something warm to wear for our visit on higher altitudes.
The duration of this tour is about 8 hours.
Pick-up is available from all hotels in Funchal and Canico.
The tour starts between 08:00 and 09:00 and you should be back before 17:00.
The excursion is offered with an English, German, French or Spanish qualified guide.
The tour route can be changed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic restrictions and weather.

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4.4 /5

based on 563 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Safety
4.5/5

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Full itinerary. Delicious traditional lunch at local restaurant. Cristo de Rei made a great alternative (as wicker baskets were closed)- stunning location worth the steps. Also visited Porto de Cruz Sugar Cane brandy factory for tasting - delicious. It was fun to see the traditional houses in Santana (brief but sufficient visit), mnost of which have been converted into tourist shops. Then went for a walk in UNESCO laurel forest and along the Balcoes levada. Cherry on the cake visited Pico de Aerio. Would not hestitate to recomment this trip. Excellent tour group - Ilhala

November 9, 2021

We had a fantastic trip with Lucy around East of Madeira. The happy bus took us above the clouds at Pico Arieiro, down to shady Laurissilva forest and along the north-east coast with beautiful villages. The tour is good value for money and will suit people who has limited time to explore the beautiful island of Madeira.

September 16, 2021

This tour was a lovely day, we ended up having food in santana as the bus broke down and we were running behind but the food was amazing and also the guide Jose was so helpful and really nice, we didn't even mind that the bus broke down as we had such a lovely day after.

July 29, 2021

Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

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