Discover the eastern side of Madeira in a 4x4 vehicle with an open top roof. Visit the traditional houses in Santana, Madeira's 3rd highest peak, a rum factory, non-touristic villages, Madeira's UNESCO–listed native forest, and great landscapes.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Portuguese
- Pickup included
- Your hotel in Funchal
Experience
Highlights
- See the traditional thatched houses of Santana
- Travel by 4x4 vehicle with an open top roof
- Discover the Rum Factory
- See Pico Areeiro, the 3rd highest mountain
Full description
On this tour, see the best views of the eastern side of Madeira, a unique experience passing by the non-touristic villages.
Start with a visit to Machico, where Portuguese captains landed for the first time. Move on to Portela for an experience with the amazing countryside of Madeira, overlooking Eagle Rock (Penha D'Aguia), known as the human face. Enjoy the view over the rocks and the coast.
Afterwards, continue to the sugar cane and rum factory in Porta da Cruz. Taste the local rums and learn about the local production of rum. Travel down the serpentine roads to the village of Santana to visit the traditional thatched houses, and enjoy a delicious lunch during your stay in Santana. In the afternoon, visit the 3rd highest peak of Madeira. At 1818 meters you will have a 360° view over the surroundings, passing by Ribeiro Frio Village.
Includes
- Pick-up in Funchal
- Bottle of water
- Local taxes
- Photos from the tour
- Optional lunch (€12.00 per person)
- Pick–up outside Funchal city center (€5.00 per person)
Not suitable for
- People with back problems
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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- Comfortable clothes
