Madeira · EAST MADEIRA TOURS
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The east runs from the Santana A-frame houses to the bare volcanic tip of Ponta de São Lourenço. Here are the best East Madeira tours, best first, with the stops each includes, how much walking is involved, and which pair the coast with a run up to the peaks.
See Pico do Arieiro, Santana straw houses, Ponta de São Lourenço, and Machico from Funchal on an 8-hour guided East tour.
“Great trip! We recommend the tour and the guide! Thank you very much!”
East Madeira highlights in a small group: Pico do Arieiro, Santana and Laurissilva. Easy levada walk, hotel pickup, views.
“Bruna was an excellent driver and host. She has a real love for her island and was very patient with us as slower members of the group. We were pleased to be in her 'family'. We have already recommended this tour to other guests at our hotel!”
See East Madeira’s dramatic peaks, a short Levada walk to a viewpoint, Santana’s iconic houses, and a North Mills rum tasting.
“Great tour ! Beautiful views and so much fun . Thanks to William (the guide) who brought so much laughter and joy making the trip enjoyable and unforgettable!”
Full-day East Madeira jeep safari with Pico do Arieiro views, Santana thatched homes, levada walk, and east-coast viewpoints plus rum tasting.
“Rodrigo was very knowledgeable and personable. Took us around all the must-sees. Thanks, Andy & Frankie”
Madeira East tour: Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva levada walk, Santana lunch, Faial Skywalk and Porto da Cruz rum tasting.
“We booked this trip for the Wednesday but unfortunately the minibus broke down. Staff quickly organised for us to go the next day instead. It all worked out though as we had a brilliant trip, there were only 6 of us on the tour which was great. It really felt like we had a more private tour. Carlos, our guide, was excellent, you couldn't ask for anyone better. Very funny, friendly and helpful, his knowledge of the Island was brilliant. He also added in a few extra little stops for the great views.”
Hike Madeira’s PR8 Vereda da Ponta São Lourenço by shared van from Funchal. Self-guided ocean trail with North and South views.
“Really enjoyed this. Our guide Nuno was very thorough and gave us clear instructions on where to go. We had ample time to do the trail and take a swim if we wanted. The views are incredible.”
8-hour Madeira East tour from Funchal with Pico do Arieiro, Santana lunch, Ribeiro Frio levada, Ponta de São Lourenço sea views, Machico.
“Easy and informative. A great way to see the Eastern side of island and all its glory. Drop off at our hotel in center of Funchal with dining options galore!”
Self-guided PR8 hike to Ponta de São Lourenço with pickup, wildlife sightings, and optional sunrise viewing from Madeira.
“Everything was fine. That is just a transfer there and back to the hotel. The walk itself you are doing alone without a guide.”
Open-top 4x4 tour from Funchal through Santana and Laurisilva, finishing at Ribeiro Frio’s high peaks with local food stops.
“This was our second tour with greendevils! And again we are not dissapointed . Dino as a driver was a wonderfull guy doing his best to pleased all guests. The offroad could be longer but driving through those small streets rewarded it ;) . And the magical waterfall..poncha… rum ! Amazing trip ! ;) Hope see you soon on our next visit to Madera ;)”
East Madeira by 4x4 jeep from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, levadas, Santana houses, rum stops, and Red Cliffs viewpoints in one day.
“Our activity was a lot of fun, informative (as John our driver and guide was very knowledgeable and engaging) and took us to some stunning sites around the island. We were given ample time to enjoy each part of the tour including the 1818m peak, the Unesco Heritage site and also the breathtaking views as the dragons tail in Ponte De Sao on the Eastern most part of the Island. John was excellent, including recommending a good place to eat and the rum factory was also enjoyable, albeit this only applies to those whom drink or have an interest in the rum making process. In all, a great experience and…”
A full-day hike along Madeira’s east coast from Caniçal to Ponta de São Lourenço, with cliff views and a swim in clear water.
“Danilo is the BEST GUIDE EVER! To whoever reading this, please pass this along to management! I have done close to 100 organized hikes in my life and Danilo is BY FAR the very best guide !”
East Madeira tour with Pico do Arieiro views, UNESCO Laurisilva Forest, Santana A-frames, Guindaste, and Ponta de São Lourenço in 8 hours.
“Good day with a knowledge guide Benjamin. Thank you”
East Madeira small-group day to Pico do Arieiro, Santana triangle houses, rum at Porto da Cruz, and sky-walk views.
“Best tour ever Dino did a great job show Us around all the east side very beautiful it small group so book it”
Madeira in one day: Pico do Arieiro views, a Jeep safari, Referta levada hiking, Santana’s triangular houses, rum in Porto da Cruz.
“Miguel was a brilliant guide, passionate and enthusiastic to share so much information about everything we passed. A well balanced trip with gentle walk and beautiful view points. Didn’t realise we would stop at a restaurant for lunch in Sentana, maybe I miss read. Sentana itself seemed only a tourist trap and lacked charm. Miguel puts a lot into his work and it shows. Recommend”
Open-roof 4x4 from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Ponta de São Lourenço, and a Referta levada walk.
“I loved this. Our guide tailored the whole experience to our needs. He loved showing off his island. He picked me up from my hotel, which was out of the way for a 20€ supplement (cash).”
