East Tour Santana
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.
Options
Calheta,Machi,Pz.,S.Serra,Gaul
Calheta,Machi,Pz.,S.Serra,Gaul
Pickup included
What's included in East Tour Santana
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pico Do Areeiro
Pico do Areeiro, the third-highest point on the island of Madeira, is located at an altitude of 1,818 metres. From this place you can observers the unique grandeurs of Madeira's Mountainous Massif, Ponta de São Lourenço, Curral das Freiras and, on clear days, the island of Porto Santo. Stop for free visit.
Ribeiro Frio
Ribeiro Frio is a privileged place to observe Madeira's fauna and flora. You will also find the Ribeiro Frio Aquaculture Centre whose rainbow trout. Stop for free visit.
Santana
Santana, located on the north coast of the island of Madeira, presents a set of unique natural, landscape, environmental, human and cultural values of great interest. The 'casinhas de Santana' became icons widely known nationally (and beyond) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style. Stop for Lunch (included) and free visit.
Inclusions
- In-person Guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup & drop-off: If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
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.
Meeting / End Points
- The guide will be waiting for you with MTS sign.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be ready at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to your pick-up time. If pick up at your hotel is not available a near location will be provided. Kindly confirm you have received your meeting point details with according pick up time. Printed voucher is recommended.
