North East Tour

» Madeira » Madeira » Madeira

From $39.50

3 reviews   (4.67)

Price varies by group size

Lowest Price Guarantee

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.

Learn more

Overview

The unspoiled North East coast with all its rural villages i.e. Ponta Delgada; Boaventura and Arco de Sao Jorge. Enabling you to see most of these places.

Price includes Entrances at the Caves

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal)

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp)

Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
  • CHILD: Age: 4 - 8
  • ADULT: Age: 9 - 99

Additional Info

  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

What To Expect

After leaving the Sao Vicente caves, passing through São Vicente village and reach the charming village of Ponta Delgada. Overlooked by walls of forested mountains, this quiet traditional fishing village has a seafront dominated by the church Bom Jesus. East of the church is modern lido complex. Leaving Ponta Delgada we pass through “Boaventura” where we can absorb the beautiful scenery. The area is a vivid account of beauty.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Santana
Next stop is to a charming village called “Santana”. Santana gets its name from St. Anne. Home to ‘A` framed Houses. These triangle thatched buildings, were used by local farmers as cow sheds. Traditionally people also lived in these houses. This is one of Madeira’s most familiar images. You will discover how spacious the ´A` framed houses are, when you visit one.

Continuing your journey to the biggest parish of Santana, “Faial”. It owes its name to the beech- trees, an indigenous myricaceae, which grows in the stream valleys and on the mountain. This picturesque village lies high above the sea and has a pretty little church. At the mouth of the river is a modern little lido complex with a sea pool, kid’s playground and a rocky beach.You will stop here for lunch.

Porto do Cruz .Located at the foot of a Rock called Penha d´Aguia. Its name comes from the “Cruz” (cross ), the explores placed on the bay. Once used by people as a port (Porto).The only running sugar mill on the north coast is located in this village. Its brick chimney stands up high in the village It has a beautiful sea promenade.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ponta de Sao Lourenco
The eastern side of Machico bay is dominated by Pico do Facho, a 320 mts high peak named after the beacon (facho) that used to be lit here to warn residents of approaching pirates.

Your last stop is in “Ponta de São Lourenço”,the most eastern point of the island. The area around Caniçal and Sao Lorenço has similar climate to that of the island of Porto Santo. It is noticeable that the natural vegetation is different here. The north and south coast can be seen simultaneously. On a clear day Porto Santo can also be seen. Beautiful rock formation can be found in this region.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


Book Now


« All Activities

Madeira activities and shore excursions by group:

Madeira Hotel and Activities Guide

Our Travel guide can help you plan your holiday to Madeira by offering you detailed information on hotels, activities, golf courses and car rentals in Madeira. We offer a comparison of nearly all hotels, car rentals and activities that are available in Madeira and surrounding area with an option to make a real time secure booking. By booking in advance you are certain to have everything prepared for your trip to Madeira.

SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE

OUR COMPANY

Contact us

We offer online customer service in English, French, German, Spanish and Dutch.

UAE OFFICE

Head Office:
Office 8 Building P7,
SAIF Zone, P.O Box 7751
Sharjah, U.A.E.

USA OFFICE

Call Center:
447 Broadway
2nd Floor Suite# 705
New York, NY 10013
United States

CAYMAN ISLANDS OFFICE

Call Center:
Office 638, 10 Market Street,
Camana Bay, Grand Cayman, KY1-9006
Cayman Islands

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and PayPal

© Copyright 1995 - 2023 Madeira Travel Guide