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East of Madeira | Full Day 4x4 Tour

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Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Madeira, Madeira

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

The East 4x4 tour has a little bit of everything and is suitable for everyone!

The First stop is Pico Do Areiro, the 3rd highest peak on the island, 1811m above sea level.

There are usually very dramatic views and we tend to spend a fair amount of time up there.

After that, we venture to the North side of the island, into the more rural areas such as Ribeiro Frio and Faial where you can find hints of Laurissilva forest.

Next is Santana.

This is where you will find the traditional, authentic "A-Frame" houses you might have seen online or in guide books.

We will see lots of agricultural terraces, we will meet locals and we will have lunch at possibly the best restaurant view on the island,

Quinta do Furao Hotel.
(optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended)

After lunch we usually like to include some wine or rum tasting depending on the time we have and what the group is like.

It´s a great "first tour" for everybody who likes big views, culture, food and fun!

What's Included

Comfortable, closed top Land Rover Discovery perfect for all weather conditions

Great introduction to the culture and history of the island

Hotel Pick-up and drop off

Qualified fun, friendly and informative guide and driver

Relaxed, no "time schedule" attitude

Short 45 minute levada walk (optional)

Small group (6 passengers max)

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Pick up fees (outside of Funchal)

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 10 - 119

Additional Info

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Minimum age is 5 years
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Minimum age is 5 years
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Valley of the Nuns

The first stop of the tour is the not so famous but very beautiful Miradouro do Paradao. From this viewpoint you will see Funchal from above as well as the famous Nun´s Valley. It´s usually very quiet up here and very much "off the beaten path"

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pico do Arieiro

Madeira´s third highest peak.
We try to arrive here early, before the crowds so we can best enjoy the amazing views, above the clouds hopefully!
We don´t like giving set times but usually spend somewhere around 30 to 45 minutes up here which is usually enough to get to see the best sights.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ribeiro Frio

Ribeiro Frio is well known for the rainbow trout farm. We drive by the large crowds and escape the tourist traps.

• Admission Ticket Free

Santana

We make our way off-road and off the beaten path to Santana, one of Madeira´s most famous villages. Here we will see the traditional A-frame houses and stop at an authentic house to see how people use to live in this shantytown of Madeira. Next is Lunch at the famous Quinta do Furao restaurant with the best lunch in Santana, with great value and an incredible view!

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do guindaste

After lunch we stop at one of our favourite viewpoints on the North East of the island to see privileged views of the North East coast.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Engenhos do Norte

A stop is in order at the the small village of Porto Da Cruz, well known for it´s history in sugar and rum. We make a stop at the famous rum factory and of course try some of the best rum in the world!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

Lastly we explore Ponta de Sao Lourenço, the most easterly peninsular on the island known for its magnificent volcanic rock formations and colours.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto

The final stop on our east tour to see the peninsular in all it´s glory!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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