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Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof

18 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 18 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Funchal, Portugal

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7 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Come discover the eastern side of Madeira Island with its breathtaking landscapes and know its peculiarities!
The first stop is at Pico do Areeiro with a privileged view over the imposition of the Madeirese Mountain Mass.
Then, enjoy the tour to Ribeiro Frio where the indigenous Laurissilva forest cover presents itself with a greenish glow. In Ribeiro Frio you can go to the Aquícola station and/or enjoy the pedestrian route on the Balcões trail (PR11).
Then it goes to Santana where a valuable natural, but also cultural heritage is preserved with its typical colmo houses. Lunch will take place in Santana.
Continue the tour to Porto da Cruz where you can enjoy a second pedestrian route and also visit the old sugarcane factory.
Finally, it goes to Ponta de São Lourenço, a peninsula that offers a unique and imposing landscape, with panoramic views over the North and South sides of the island.
You end up returning to Funchal.

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  • Private transportation
  • Private Guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
  • Lunch
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Pico do Arieiro

The first stop is at Pico do Areeiro de Madeira offering a privileged view over the imposition of the Madeirese Mountain Mass.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ribeiro Frio (pass by)

In Ribeiro Frio you will enjoy its vast forest spot, where you can find endemic species of Laurissilva. Enjoy privileged contact with Madeirese fauna and flora.
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Posto Aquicola do Ribeiro Frio

Discover the Aquícola post, whose rainbow trout nurseries have a concrete goal.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

PR11 Vereda dos Balcoes

The Vereda dos Balcões is a small track, 1.5 km (+ 1.5 km of return), which leads you to enjoy the views of the Miradouro dos Balcões. The Miradouro dos Balcões offers wide views of the Ribeira da Metade valley. It is a picture of monumental proportions, dominated by the Laurissilva forest.
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1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santana

Santana is distinguished as a “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO, the municipality of Santana preserves a valuable natural but also cultural heritage. The “Casinos de Santana” have become widely known icons nationally (and not only) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style. With a triangular shape and coated colm, they are the largest symbol of this municipality on the north coast of the island of Madeira. Council where lunch will take place.
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1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Engenhos do Norte

The Northern Engenhos are the main living testimonies of the island's historic sugar production. Visiting these facilities is therefore synonymous with enjoying an authentic journey in time.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

The easternmost end of the island constitutes a place of obligatory passage for anyone who intends to explore the charms of this Madeirese coast. Ponta de São Lourenço offers a unique and imposing landscape, with panoramic views over the north and south sides of the island.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Madeira Island Tour – Open Roof?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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