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EAST: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest - Full Day tour

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Balcões Walk, Pico do Airieiro and Santana A-Framed Houses
Santana House
Guindaste Viewpoint
engenho do porto da cruz
views from Balcoes

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Overview

The East Tour with its famous “A” framed houses; clouds hanging below Pico do Arieiro hugging the contours of the mountains.The delightful unspotted Laurissilva forest were you can enjoy a walk in middle of laurissilva forest( balcoes levada). Visit Guindaste viewpoint with the glass bottom presents a sweeping panoramic view of Madeira's northern coastline, stretching from Faial to the eastern tip at Ponta de São Lourenço, including the dramatic Penha d'Águia rock formation. Visit the only sugar cane mill on the north coast

What's Included

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal + canico + carama de lobos - areas))
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp)
  • Gratuities
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We will meet you directly at the hotel reception, WHERE POSSILBLE.If your accommodation is not a hotel—such as a villa or apartment , please wait outside by the main entrance.If your hotel is not on the list, please specify so pickup can be organized.Please note: Please check your email / whatsapp the day before for more precise pickup times, and locations.Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos & Canico areas are included in the price.Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.

What To Expect

Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

Garajau’s prominent landmark is the huge statue of Christ, which was erected in 1927. It is a replica of the Christ, in Rio de Janeiro and Lisbon. It offers fine views of Funchal and of passing cruises heading for the harbour.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Camacha

On the East Madeira Tour heads for Camacha. The road is lined with orchards and in summer, with blue blossom of the agapanthus. Camacha sits on a high plateau on the northeast of Funchal. At Camacha is also the first place were soccer was played in Portugal in 1875.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pico do Arieiro

We then uphill heading for Pico Arieiro, 1818m (5965 fts). It is the third highest peak in Madeira. As you climb, the green woodland gives way to bare rock. There are tremendous views over an endless succession of knife-edge ridges and sheer cliffs. Cotton-wool clouds hang in the valleys.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio

Leaving Pico Areiro continuing your journey up hill, through small terraces lining the road where you can find all types of fruits before you reaching Ribeiro Frio is a delightful spot set among the Laurissilva forest This Forest was classified in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1999. Herew you will be able to the balcoes levada walk
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santana

Santana.-  Presenting a picture of domestic and agricultural prosperity. The predominant colour is the greens of the terraced fields and the hay meadows, interspersed by apple, pear and cherry orchards, dotted among the haystack are triangular thatched buildings, used by local farmers as cow sheds. Traditionally people lived in these ingenious structures. You will discover how spacious the Santana ´A` farmed buildings are when you visit one.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do guindaste

Perched on one of the slopes of Foz da Ribeira do Faial, in Santana municipality, the Guindaste viewpoint provides a spectacular perspective of Madeira's stunning north coast. This spot is perfect for admiring the majestic Atlantic Ocean that embraces the island.Renowned for the remarkable beauty of its surroundings, this viewpoint offers an idyllic scene where lush green mountains blend seamlessly with towering cliffs and the crystalline waters of the sea. Visitors can also glimpse the pebble beach of Foz da Ribeira do Faial and its unique geological feature—a columnar disjunction formed by ancient lava flows.The Guindaste viewpoint presents a sweeping panoramic view of Madeira's northern coastline, stretching from Faial to the eastern tip at Ponta de São Lourenço, including the dramatic Penha d'Águia rock formation. On exceptionally clear days, visitors can even spot the island of Porto Santo, located to the northeast.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pico do Facho viewpoint

Machico´s bay was the first place where Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira landed when Madeira was discovered. It has an uncommonly shaped valley, which looks as if a balcony overlookes the sea and the mountains, in a municipality with great abundance in water. The sugar cane crops and its mills activities made it become very important for Madeira’s economy until the 17th century. The eastern side of Machico bay is dominated by Pico do Facho a 320 mts (1050 ft) a high peak. It was named after the beacon (facho) that used to be lit here to warn residents of approaching pirates
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

Ponta de São Lorenço. The eastern most point of the island. The area around Caniçal and Sao Lorenço has a similar climate to that of the island of Porto Santo. It is noticeable that the nature vegetation is different here .The north and south coast can be seen simultaneously. On a clear day Porto Santo can also be seen. Beautiful rock formation can be found in this region and one of the coast plants, the ice plant
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porto da Cruz

Driving down to the North Coast, to a rural village of Porto da Cruz. Located at the foot of a Rock called Penha d´Aguia, and on the other side, steep terraced slopes. The only running sugar mill in the north coast is located in this village. Its brick chimney stands up high in the village. It has a beautiful sea promenade.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the EAST: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest – Full Day tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the EAST: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest – Full Day tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal + canico + carama de lobos - areas)).
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp).
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrance at Balcoes Walk has an extra 3 euros entrance fee.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the EAST: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest - Full Day tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for EAST: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest - Full Day tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal + canico + carama de lobos - areas))
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp)
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance at Balcoes Walk has an extra 3 euros entrance fee

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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