Come discover the eastern side of Madeira Island with its breathtaking landscapes and know its peculiarities! The first stop is at Pico do Areeiro with a privileged view over the imposition of the Madeirese Mountain Mass. Then, enjoy the tour to Ribeiro Frio where the indigenous Laurissilva forest cover presents itself with a greenish glow. In Ribeiro Frio you can go to the Aquícola station and/or enjoy the pedestrian route on the Balcões trail (PR11). Then it goes to Santana where a valuable natural, but also cultural heritage is preserved with its typical colmo houses. Lunch will take place in Santana. Continue the tour to Porto da Cruz where you can enjoy a second pedestrian route and als...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Private Guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
Lunch
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Come discover the eastern side of Madeira Island with its breathtaking landscapes and know its peculiarities! The first stop is at Pico do Areeiro with a privileged view over the imposition of the Madeirese Mountain Mass. Then, enjoy the tour to Ribeiro Frio where the indigenous Laurissilva forest cover presents itself with a greenish glow. In Ribeiro Frio you can go to the Aquícola station and/or enjoy the pedestrian route on the Balcões trail (PR11). Then it goes to Santana where a valuable natural, but also cultural heritage is preserved with its typical colmo houses. Lunch will take place in Santana. Continue the tour to Porto da Cruz where you can enjoy a second pedestrian route and als...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Private Guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
Lunch
Itinerary
1
Pico do Arieiro
The first stop is at Pico do Areeiro de Madeira offering a privileged view over the imposition of the Madeirese Mountain Mass.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Ribeiro Frio
In Ribeiro Frio you will enjoy its vast forest spot, where you can find endemic species of Laurissilva.
Enjoy privileged contact with Madeirese fauna and flora.
3
Posto Aquicola do Ribeiro Frio
Discover the Aquícola post, whose rainbow trout nurseries have a concrete goal.
15 minutes
4
PR11 Vereda dos Balcoes
The Vereda dos Balcões is a small track, 1.5 km (+ 1.5 km of return), which leads you to enjoy the views of the Miradouro dos Balcões.
The Miradouro dos Balcões offers wide views of the Ribeira da Metade valley. It is a picture of monumental proportions, dominated by the Laurissilva forest.
1 hour and 45 minutes
5
Santana
Santana is distinguished as a “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO, the municipality of Santana preserves a valuable natural but also cultural heritage.
The “Casinos de Santana” have become widely known icons nationally (and not only) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style. With a triangular shape and coated colm, they are the largest symbol of this municipality on the north coast of the island of Madeira.
Council where lunch will take place.
1 hour and 45 minutes
6
Engenhos do Norte
The Northern Engenhos are the main living testimonies of the island's historic sugar production. Visiting these facilities is therefore synonymous with enjoying an authentic journey in time.
1 hour
7
Ponta de Sao Lourenco
The easternmost end of the island constitutes a place of obligatory passage for anyone who intends to explore the charms of this Madeirese coast. Ponta de São Lourenço offers a unique and imposing landscape, with panoramic views over the north and south sides of the island.
