Madeira East 8-Hour Day Trip from Funchal with Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico
by Lido Tours
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This full-day bus tour in Madeira lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal. The tour begins with a stop at Terreiro da Luta viewpoint, a short drive from Funchal, where guests spend around 20 minutes viewing the landscape. Next, the group ascends to Pico do Arieiro, the island's third-highest peak at 1,818 metres, for a 30-minute visit to see island views. The tour continues to Ribeiro Frio, known for its trout farm and preserved native vegetation, where visitors have about 20 minutes to explore. Afterward, there is a 90-minute stop in Santana, famous for its small triangular thatched houses, where guests have time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, the tour visits Ponta de São Lourenço on the island's eastern tip for 20 minutes to see the rocky coastline and natural surroundings. The final stop is Machico, where the group spends 10 minutes at a viewpoint overlooking the bay and sandy beach before returning to Funchal. A professional guide leads the tour, which includes all taxes and fees. Lunch is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Terreiro da Luta viewpoint
The tour’s first stop is at Terreiro da Luta, a viewpoint located a few kilometres from Funchal. Guests spend about 20 minutes here to observe the surrounding landscape.
20 min
Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro is the third highest peak on the island at an altitude of 1818 metres and offers views of the surrounding area.
30 min
Ribeiro Frio
Ribeiro Frio features a trout farm and retains much of Madeira’s original vegetation. The stop lasts about 20 minutes to explore the area.
20 min
Santana
Santana is known for its small triangular thatched houses. This stop provides 90 minutes for guests to have lunch and explore the town.
90 min
Ponta de Sao Lourenco
Located on Madeira’s eastern tip, Ponta de São Lourenço combines rocky terrain and sea views. Visitors spend about 20 minutes at this natural lookout.
20 min
Machico
The final stop is Machico, where guests have 10 minutes at a viewpoint overlooking the bay and golden sandy beach before returning to Funchal.
10 min
Meeting point
At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal
End point
At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Madeira East 8-Hour Day Trip from Funchal with Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico
by Lido Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€86Overview
This full-day bus tour in Madeira lasts about eight hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal. The tour begins with a stop at Terreiro da Luta viewpoint, a short drive from Funchal, where guests spend around 20 minutes viewing the landscape. Next, the group ascends to Pico do Arieiro, the island's third-highest peak at 1,818 metres, for a 30-minute visit to see island views. The tour continues to Ribeiro Frio, known for its trout farm and preserved native vegetation, where visitors have about 20 minutes to explore. Afterward, there is a 90-minute stop in Santana, famous for its small triangular thatched houses, where guests have time for lunch (not included). In the afternoon, the tour visits Ponta de São Lourenço on the island's eastern tip for 20 minutes to see the rocky coastline and natural surroundings. The final stop is Machico, where the group spends 10 minutes at a viewpoint overlooking the bay and sandy beach before returning to Funchal. A professional guide leads the tour, which includes all taxes and fees. Lunch is not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Terreiro da Luta viewpoint
The tour’s first stop is at Terreiro da Luta, a viewpoint located a few kilometres from Funchal. Guests spend about 20 minutes here to observe the surrounding landscape.
20 min
Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro is the third highest peak on the island at an altitude of 1818 metres and offers views of the surrounding area.
30 min
Ribeiro Frio
Ribeiro Frio features a trout farm and retains much of Madeira’s original vegetation. The stop lasts about 20 minutes to explore the area.
20 min
Santana
Santana is known for its small triangular thatched houses. This stop provides 90 minutes for guests to have lunch and explore the town.
90 min
Ponta de Sao Lourenco
Located on Madeira’s eastern tip, Ponta de São Lourenço combines rocky terrain and sea views. Visitors spend about 20 minutes at this natural lookout.
20 min
Machico
The final stop is Machico, where guests have 10 minutes at a viewpoint overlooking the bay and golden sandy beach before returning to Funchal.
10 min
Meeting point
At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal
End point
At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.