EAST: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest - Full Day tour
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
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wednesday 06/12
East Tour
Pickup included
What's included in EAST: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest - Full Day tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal + canico + carama de lobos - areas))
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance at Balcoes Walk has an extra 3 euros entrance fee
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 40 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
