Madeira East Island Tour with Rum Tasting
Description
This East Island Tour combines stunning landscapes, local culture, and authentic Madeira traditions. Along the way, you’ll visit iconic places such as Ribeiro Frio, Santana, and Ponta de São Lourenço, accompanied by an experienced local guide who will share insights about the island’s history and nature. During the tour, there will be small tastings of local products, including a sample of rum, coffee liqueur, and traditional Madeira biscuits (broas). Each stop is carefully selected to offer beautiful views, relaxed moments, and an authentic experience of Madeira’s east coast, all in a comfortable and enjoyable way. Pick-up details and exact time will be provided one day before the tour.
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Itinerary
Pico do Areeiro is a peak located on the island of Madeira. At 1818 meters high, it is the third highest peak on the island, after Pico Ruivo (1861 m) and Pico das Torres (1851 m).
In Ribeiro Frio, visitors will explore one of Madeira's most emblematic locations, known for its lush green landscapes and famous trout hatchery. During the visit, they can admire the beauty of the Laurissilva forests, walk along short, scenic trails, observe the trout in the hatcheries, and learn about the local flora and fauna from the guide. It's a perfect stop for photos, connecting with nature, and a relaxing experience before continuing to discover the island's east coast.
At the Guindaste viewpoint, visitors will be rewarded with spectacular views of Madeira's east coast. This panoramic spot offers a unique perspective on the ocean, the dramatic cliffs, and the small villages scattered along the hillside. It's the ideal place to take stunning photos, appreciate the grandeur of the landscape, and enjoy a moment of tranquility amidst nature.
In Santana, visitors will have the opportunity to see the famous traditional houses with thatched roofs, icons of Madeiran culture. In addition to exploring the charming village and learning about local history, participants can enjoy a tasting of typical Madeiran liqueurs, appreciating the authentic flavors of the island. It's an experience that combines culture, tradition, and gastronomy in a single tour.
In Porto da Cruz, visitors will explore this charming coastal village and have the opportunity to visit Engenho Velho, a historic cachaça production site. During the visit, they can learn about the traditional rum-making process and enjoy a tasting of artisanal rums, appreciating the authentic flavors of Madeira. Furthermore, they can admire the beauty of the coastline and the surrounding natural landscape, making the cultural and sensory experience complete.
At Ponta de São Lourenço, visitors will discover the unique and arid landscape of this eastern tip of Madeira, with dramatic cliffs and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. During their visit, they can walk along short coastal trails, admire impressive rock formations, and capture breathtaking photos. This is a perfect place to appreciate nature in its wildest form and experience the unparalleled beauty of the island's coastline.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick-up times will always be scheduled in advance; we will contact you.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Excellent day trip with a very nice guide, spectacular sights and a delcious lunch offered by our guide. All together 5 tourists in the group, which was just enough.
Thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour, the beautiful sights, and the lunch. We're also happy the small group size made the experience even more enjoyable. Hope to see you again soon!
Gives you a great perspective of the east part of the island. Weather was not great but Sam our guide did his best to still provide us with great views and lots of information about the island.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're happy you still had a great experience exploring the east side of the island, even with the weather not at its best. Sam will be delighted to hear your feedback! We hope to see you again soon for more amazing views, hopefully with sunshine next time.
We didn't know what to expect in this East of Madeira tour as West seems to be favoured by other online reviews. But surprisingly, we enjoyed this tour as much as the west and even a bit more. This is because this tour has the lovely vibe, we got to visit a lot of beautiful places, highlights were having a shot of spiced coffee and meeting Manuel and his mother in their original Santana cottage hut and the Rum House tour with rum and biscuit tasting. Also because of these: Tour company: very efficient. Received a confirmation e-mail soon after we booked detailing everything we need to know and replied to our queries with efficiency and prompt. Transporation we used was a small van that is fresh, comfortable and airconditioned. Driver/guide : Samuel, our driver/guide, is very knowledgeable and passionate gentleman, taking good care of all his guests especially me as I have motion sickness. He drove ever so smoothly and was checking in on me to see if I was alright. It was like touring with family, even better! Loved Samuel and this tour company, thank you! Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your beautiful and detailed review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the East Side tour even more than expected and that the special moments in Santana and the Rum House made it memorable for you. Experiences like meeting local families and tasting traditional flavours are exactly what we love to share with our guests. Your kind words about our communication, the van, and especially Samuel mean a lot to us. He will be very touched to know he helped make your day comfortable and enjoyable, taking care of our guests like family is what we always aim for. Thank you again for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira someday for another adventure!
We had a great experience with Samuel! We booked this tour very last minute, promptly received a message from the host confirming reservation, pick up time and place. Samuel arrived on time, was very accommodating and knowledgeable. There is no hard hiking on this tour, some easy walking checking out beautiful sights. Very easy going, great experience all around!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re especially happy to hear that your tour with us was such a great experience. Samuel will be delighted to know you appreciated his punctuality, knowledge, and easygoing style. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Madeira!
