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Full-Day Tour: Santana Houses, Pico do Arieiro, Free Rum Tasting

By Nature Express Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 282 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This is more than just a sightseeing tour — it’s a fully immersive journey through Madeira’s wild heart. While other companies follow the same routes, we go further, exploring the island's untamed beauty and authentic heritage. From the dramatic cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço to the glass platforms of Faial, each stop offers a unique perspective. Our expert guides share local legends and stories that bring each place to life. You'll explore ancient sugar mills, a 300-year-old working water mill, and taste tradition at a trout farm in Ribeiro Frio. Go off the beaten path in a powerful 4x4, venturing deep into the UNESCO Laurissilva forest. End the experience on a high at Pico do Arieiro — Madeira’s third highest peak, above the clouds. This is not a generic island tour. This is raw, real Madeira — authentic, adventurous, and unforgettable. Let others take the road. You’ll take the journey.

Activity location

  • Ponta de Sao Lourenco
    • Estr. de Sao Lourenco ER109,
    • 9200-034, Canical, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Edificio Torres Fórum 396
    • 396 Edificio Torres Fórum
    • 9000-250, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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The Untouched East
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
RM 281.86 x 1 AdultRM 281.86
Total
Price is RM 281.86
Until Wed, 26 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    4x4 experience, enjoying panoramic views and the thrill of adventure.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    free pick-up in the Funchal area
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Avoid crowds and enjoy unique places with privacy.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    free rum tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick-up available outside Funchal area with extra fee

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Não é permitido crianças com idade a inferior a 10 anos

Activity itinerary

Ponta de Sao Lourenco
  • 45m
Start this remarkable journey at the most eastern tip of the island, Ponta de Sᾶo Lourenço, also known as the dragon’s tail of Madeira. Here you will be amazed by ethereal landforms, while also experiencing an exhilarating view of both the north and south coast of the island on a clear day. Here we will stop for photos and enjoy the landscape.
Miradouro do guindaste
  • 30m
Admire the captivating beauty of villages nestled in between the mountains. The majestic Eagle’s Rock, also known as Penha de Águia, can be visible along your commute. Stop at the Guindaste viewpoint in Faial, consisting of two newly made glass platforms, overlooking the ocean and imposing cliffs. This viewpoint offers spectacular scenery of Madeira’s northern coast. If the weather is favourable, the neighbouring island of Porto Santo can also be seen!
Sao Jorge
  • 30m
Along the way, knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights into Madeira’s rich history and culture. Historical stop at the ruins of Sᾶo Jorge, which consist of old sugarcane mills built in early settlement.
Laurissilva Forest
  • 45m
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable 4x4 off-road adventure through the heart of Madeira’s UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest. Feel the thrill as your expert guide navigates winding trails surrounded by dense vegetation, towering trees, and the island’s lush, untouched beauty.
Santana
  • 1h
Next, make your way to Santana, where you will encounter the iconic Santana houses, mostly recognized for their triangular-shaped structure, thatched roofing and striking colours.
Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio
  • 30m
While uncovering the northern slopes of the island, stop in Ribeiro Frio as a passage point at a local trout farming facility.
Pico do Arieiro
  • 45m
To end the tour on a truly unforgettable high, ascend to one of Madeira’s most iconic landmarks — Pico do Arieiro. Standing majestically at 1,818 meters, it is the island’s third highest peak and offers breathtaking panoramic views above the clouds. Surrounded by dramatic mountain ridges and ever-changing light, it’s a place where nature reveals its most awe-inspiring side — the perfect finale to a day of adventure and discovery.

Location

Activity location

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    Ponta de Sao Lourenco
    • Estr. de Sao Lourenco ER109,
    • 9200-034, Canical, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Edificio Torres Fórum 396
    • 396 Edificio Torres Fórum
    • 9000-250, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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