About this experience
The best tours of Madeira by minibus, stopping at all tourist spots.
Discovering the West Coast of Madeira, we start with a visit to Câmara de Lobos following Cabo Girão, 580m high, famous for its suspended glass platform. We continue to the towns of Ribeira Brava, Ponta de Sol where there is one of the most beautiful banana plantations. We will make a climb to Paul da Serra where we will enjoy a short walk.
A stop is made at Porto Moniz so that our guests can enjoy lunch and enjoy the natural pools.
Returning to Funchal, we passed by Véu da Noiva (Miradouro) making the return to Funchal through São Vicente.
We stop on the way back to the Encumeada area where we can taste the poncha, a famous typical Madeira drink made from Madeira cane spirit, lemon juice and honey.
The East Island Tour is characterized by culture, history and beautiful scenery along the mountains and sea. The traditional houses built with thatched roofs and the wicker basket factory that are part of the origin of all our history and evolution. Also passing through nature is the stop at one of the highest mountains, Pico do Arieiro and then the short walk in Ribeiro Frio to the Balconies where you can have a view of the three highest mountains. The tour will end by passing through Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico. Thus returning to the city of Funchal
1st day
Câmara de Lobos - 20 minutes
Cabo Girão - 20 minutes
Ribeira Brava - 20 minutes
Encumeada - 20 minutes
Paúl da Serra - 20 minutes
Porto Moniz - 2 hours
Seixal - 20 minutes
São Vicente - 20 minutes
2nd day
Camacha - 20 minutes
Pico do Arieiro - 20 minutes
Ribeiro Frio - 35 minutes
Faial - 20 minutes
Santana - 2 hours
Portela - 20 minutes
Ponta de São Lourenço - 20 minutes
Machico - 20 minutes
Next available dates
What’s included
- Lunch (or swimming) stop (1st Day) - Porto Moniz | Lunch stop (2nd Day) - Santana
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
- 1
Duração total: 2 dias, 1º dia: Oeste da Madeira 2º dia: Este da Madeira
Iniciamos esta excursão para a zona Este da Ilha com uma visita ao Cristo Rei no Garajau, Atravessamos a vila do Porto da Cruz, zona conhecida pela produção de parte do vinho na região, seguindo em direção à cidade de Santana onde tem as famosas casas com telhados de colmo. Depois de almoçar no Faial iniciamos a subida pelas montanhas em direção ao Ribeiro Frio onde visitamos o viveiro de trutas e fazemos um pequeno passeio à pé, ao longo da Levada dos Balcões. Continuamos viagem até um dos picos mais altos da Madeira com 1810 m, o Pico do Arieiro. Visita a Câmara de Lobos seguindo ao Cabo Girão com 580m de altura, famoso pela sua plataforma suspensa em vidro, Ribeira Brava, Ponta de Sol. No Porto Moniz para que os nossos clientes possam desfrutar de almoço e usufruir das piscinas naturais. De regresso ao Funchal, passamos pelo Véu da Noiva (Miradouro) fazendo o regresso até Funchal pela localidade de São Vicente.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in Portuguese, English, German, French, and Spanish
- Start times
- 09:00 · 21:00
Know before you go
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Accessibility for wheelchair users
- Accessible for baby strollers
- Baby cribs available
- Accessible for wheelchair users
- Most travelers are able to participate
- This excursion / activity will have up to 16 travelers
- For this activity, you can submit a paper or electronic voucher.
- Confortable clothes and shoes;
- Swimsuit and towel for the first day.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation any time before the experience starts.
Non-Standard Viator policy
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation any time before the experience starts.
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in Portuguese, English, German, French, and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 247 per person
