Overview
Discover the traditional houses of Santana on a full-day tour from Funchal. Admire the unique charm and beauty of the region's iconic houses, and see the third-highest mountain in Madeira, Pico do Areeiro.
Leave Funchal and first head to Pico do Areeiro at 1818 meters above sea level. On the way down to Santana, make a brief stop at Ribeiro Frio to visit the trout hatchery, surrounded by a beautiful garden with rare trees and endemic plants of the island (entrance not included).
Discover Madeira's Laurisilva Forest in Ribeiro Frio, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. In Santana, see the typical houses of the region. Take a lunch break here.
On the way back to Funchal, drive along the stunning North Coast and stop in Porto da Cruz, from where you can enjoy the view of the North Coast and the impressive rock formation Penha d'Águia. Return to the hotel via Ponta de São Lourenço with its beautiful, lunar-like landscapes.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided
- In-person Guide
Meeting and Pickup
The Pickup information will be emailed within 24 hours of receiving the reservation. Please ensure you have entered the hotel name or accommodation address on your reservation.If your hotel or specific accommodation pickup is not available, we will provide you with a nearby meeting point.Pickup time depends on hotel location. You will be informed at a specific time between 8 and 9 am.
Funchal
Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Pico Do Areeiro
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Ribeiro Frio
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Santana
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Porto da Cruz
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ponta de Sao Lourenco
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Machico
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-2874P84
Additional Info
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