Amazing East Tour

4.6(40)7 hFree cancellationBy Secret Madeira Lda

About this activity

Come and live Madeiras history. Starting from the reception of your hotel we make our way, passing the Eucalyptus and Mimosa forests unto the breathtaking mountains of Pico do Arieiro at 1800m, descending to Ribeiro Frio where you will find the trout hatchery we stop for a short walk in the most beautiful old forest of Madeira 45 minutes easy walk (this is not compulsory, no walk takes place in rain and bad weather). and the Santana UNESCO BIOSPHERE RESERVE. Taking the old road of Faial, Santana will be the next stop where you will find the traditional thatched houses and vines. A visit to an old original house is included. In this Village a lunch stop will be made. Driving along the sugar cane village a stop for rum tasting. Driving the Southeast coast of Machico where the first Portuguese settlers arrived in the 15 century. The next stop is at Ponta de São Lourenço the eastern point cape of the Island where the rock formation will astound you, we then return to hotel.

What's included

✓Pick up and drop off included Funchal, Caniço and Camara lobos centre
✓Ribeiro Frio - Balcões walk is not compulsory there are other short walks in the forest for free.
✓skywalk guindaste this attraction will be closed from the 2 February to the 2 April 2026
✓Pico Arieiro - Stop of 35 minutes 1800
✓Rum Biscuit Tasting . Short Walk of 45 minutes easy and flat (not compulsory)
✓Santana visit the trational houses (lunch stop not included in the price)
✓Levada Walk - Balcões 45 minutes Please puchase tickets through the App Simplifica PR 11 SLOT 11H00

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Lunch
✕levada balcões

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants must not sit on laps
No public transportation nearby
Not suitable for pets
We do not pick up in Hotels in Machico, Ponta do Sol, Calheta. Only groups there is an aditional cost.
Animals are allowed in this tour as long as its a small animal big animals only in private tours
Pick up for Cruise/Ship Guests shared tours will be in fron of the CR7/Museum bus stop
Cancellation with refund 24 hours before the tour takes place.
Pick ups for Santa Cruz Hotels have an aditional cost of 6.00€ per person to pick up paid in cash on the day of the tour.
As from the 11.01.2025 there is an aditional cost of 3.00€ to be paid in cash for the levada walk of Balcões implemented by the department of Secretary of Forests in Madeira
Please bring comfortable shoes and a jacket it might get cold in the mountains
Tours can suffer alterations due to bad weather, closed roads, heavy rain and snow.

Cancellation policy

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

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