East of Madeira | Full Day 4x4 Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Madeira’s east on a thrilling full-day 4x4 tour. Visit Pico Do Areiro, experience rural villages, enjoy authentic sights, meet locals, and savor local wines for unforgettable memories.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 one of our partner restaurants.

(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 You Get

Hotel Pick-up and drop off
Short 45 minute levada walk (optional)
Great introduction to the culture and history of the island
Food and drinks
Pick up fees (outside of Funchal)

Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

1

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Ribeiro Frio (Pass By)

Ribeiro Frio is well known for the rainbow trout farm. We drive by the large crowds and escape the tourist traps.
3

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 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
4

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto

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

Meeting & Pickup

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We pick up free of charge all hotels and holiday rentals in the Funchal area.  Locations outside of Funchal may be subject to a pick up fee We do not offer pick up services from the north side of the island.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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