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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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
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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
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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
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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.
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
