Magnificent East Tour
By Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks · listed in east Madeira day tours from Funchal
The two-hour Santana stop is the reason I'd look at this route. It is the longest Santana stop among these one-day trips. Check the group arrangements before committing to a date.
The programme also includes Camacha and the Faial fortress. Ribeiro Frio gets a 30-minute stop. The day ends with Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico beach.
The fare covers fees and taxes. Departures are on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Check the minimum age before choosing it for a family day.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Listed group limit
- about 15 to 16 travellers
- Price
- from €35 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.61/5 from 61 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 28 reviews
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- Get the group size for your departure before you pay.
- The minimum age is 7. Everyone eligible uses the adult fare band.
- Send your accommodation address to arrange pickup. Central Funchal and the main hotel area are covered.
- Restricted streets may mean walking to a nearby meeting point.
- Departures are at 09:00 on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Book at least 12 hours ahead.
- At least one traveller aged 7 or over per booking, up to 15 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnificent East Tour | Pickup included | €35 per adult | Portuguese, French, Spanish, German, English |
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Programme
- Pickup in central Funchal or the main hotel area
- Camacha parish church, 20 minutes
- Pico do Arieiro, 30 minutes
- Ribeiro Frio, 30 minutes
- Fortress of Faial, 20 minutes
- Santana, 2 hours
- Ponta de São Lourenço, 25 minutes
- Praia de Machico, 20 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- Camacha parish church
Camacha is a beautiful village located in a wooded area, over a high plateau, at the Northeast of Funchal, in Madeira. This village is famous for its excellent basketing and its folkloric group.
- Pico do Arieiro
Be surprised by the imposing views offered by the third highest peak in the island of Madeira. Pico do Areeiro Pico do Areeiro © F.C. Madeira Tourism The Pico do Arieiro Pike, 1818 meter high, is the third highest summit in the Island of Madeira. It is highly advised to climb all the way up to the top of this mountain to enjoy the great beauty of the volcanic landscape and its wonderful views.
- Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio
Ribeiro Frio is an exquisite place, surrounded by aromatic forests, offering a welcoming environment. Its hillsides are crowded with numerous plant species and make up the Forest Part of Madeira. Here, taking advantage of environmental benefits, it has been installed a little trouts fish farm. Obviously, the trout is one of the most recommended dishes of its neighboring restaurant.
- Fortress of Faial
Main town of Santana with an incredible view to the Eagle's Rock, Porto Santo, Ponta de São Lourenço and the farming villages that were crossed after Ribeiro Frio.
- Santana
Santana is one of the nicest and most colorful villages in Madeira. Here, its inhabitants used to live in beautiful wooden cottages with roofs ending in the narrow head (Palheiros). Some of them still survive among the modern constructions, especially those close to Queimadas area.
- Ponta de Sao Lourenco
You'll visit Ponta de São Lourenço, and your experience will be enriched by having a guide to point out native vegetation and wildlife, that you might miss if you were alone.
- Praia de Machico
The city of Machico takes up a little cove in the mouth of the Valley of the Ribeira de Machico. Here took place the landing of Zarco in Madeira for the first time in 1420, claiming for Portugal an island which was known by the sailors since ancient times.
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup included. 1 pickup points listed by the operator.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PICK-UPS AND TRANSPORT Please note that pick-ups are available within Funchal city centre and the main tourist hotel area. Some areas, including pedestrian zones, historic streets in Funchal, and locations with restricted access for the type of transport we use, may not be suitable for direct pick-up. If your accommodation is located outside our pick-up area or in a restricted-access zone, please provide us with your full accommodation address so that we can direct you to the nearest available meeting point in Funchal. Our activities are usually operated in groups of around 16 participants. However, during peak seasons, the type of transport may be adjusted and the number of participants per group may increase, depending on availability and logistical requirements.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: Tue, Fri, Sun, at 09:00. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 12 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
The operator's conditions, as written
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Adult rate: ages 7 to 99
Ratings by source
4.61/5 from 61 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 28 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.6 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.6 | 33 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks's own words, from the Viator listing.
Departure from the hotel at 9:00 am towards the parish of Camacha to observe the wicker factory and all its process. Afterwards, climb to Pico do Areeiro at 1818m, where you can observe the beautiful mountains and surrounding valleys and even the parish of Curral das nuntas, deep in one of the great valleys. Descent to Ribeiro Frio, where there is a nursery of trout that later are dropped in the brook.
A visit to the center of Santana is followed to observe the typical triangular houses with thatched roof, followed by another stop in Faial. Returning to Funchal, you will have two more stops, at the belvedere of Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico.
Return to the hotel by 5:00 p.m.
Alternatives in the same collection
- The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group1 hour shorter · 8 people at most · from €35.22 per adult
- Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup€40 dearer · 7 people at most · from €75 per adult
- Madeira Surreal East Tour€4 dearer · 1 hour shorter · 8 people at most · from €39 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 21 September 2026.
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