Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk Madeira East Island Shared Tour
ID: GYG15977-15977
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
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.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
