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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

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Day trip

Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

Activity provider:Madeira Seekers
4.5  / 5
745 reviews

From $49.29 per person

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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Duration 8 hours
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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

Experience

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
Full description
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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Important information

Know before you go

  • 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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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 745 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Leanne – United KingdomOctober 1, 2023 – Verified booking
We booked this trip for the Wednesday but unfortunately the minibus broke down. Staff quickly organised for us to go the next day instead. It all worked out though as we had a brilliant trip, there were only 6 of us on the tour which was great. It really felt like we had a more private tour. Carlos, our guide, was excellent, you couldn't ask for anyone better. Very funny, friendly and helpful, his knowledge of the Island was brilliant. He also added in a few extra little stops for the great views.
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Brian – United KingdomSeptember 28, 2023 – Verified booking
After our initial booking didn't go ahead due to the driver allegedly having an accident, our trip was rebooked for two days later. Our guide Marco was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable and a safe driver. He gave us an excellent recommendation for lunch and as we had the private tour there was no rush or time restrictions so we could go at our own pace. Vehicle was clean and comfortable and the places we visited, especially up in the mountains, were stunning. Fantastic value for money, well worth it.
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyAugust 7, 2023 – Verified booking
We didn't get anything to eat and were dropped off in Santana for 1 1/2 hours, a total tourist hotspot for us, after consultation with the agency we were given €15 per person for lunch. The leaves hike is easy and not steep. We absolutely loved it. All in all a good trip
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