Discover The East - Madeira Island
Descrição
Saída do hotel pelas 09h00 em direção à freguesia da Camacha para observar a fábrica de vimes e todo o seu processo. Seguidamente, subida até ao Pico do Areeiro a 1818m, onde poderá observar as lindas montanhas e vales circundantes e até a freguesia do Curral das freiras, bem no fundo de um dos grandes vales. Descida ao Ribeiro Frio, onde existe um viveiro de trutas que posteriormente são largadas no ribeiro. Segue-se uma visita ao centro de Santana para observar as típicas casas triangulares com o telhado de colmo, seguida de outra paragem no Faial. De regresso ao Funchal, terá mais duas paragens, no miradouro da Ponta de São Lourenço e em Machico. Regresso ao hotel pelas 17h00.
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Itinerário
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.
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. Turismo da Madeira 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.
Ribeiro Frio is an exquisite place, surrounded by aromatic forests, offering a welcoming environment. Its hillsides are crowded with numerous vegetal species and make up the Forest Part of Madeira. Here, taking advantage of the environmental benefits, it has been installed a little trouts fish farm. Obviously, the trout is one of the most recommended dishes of its neighbouring restaurant.
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 is one of the nicest and most colourful villages in Madeira. Here, its inhabitants used to live in beautiful wooden cottages with roofs ending in a narrow head (Palheiros). Some of them still survive among the modern constructions, especially those close to Queimadas area.
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.
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.
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O que está incluído
Locais e horários de recolha
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.
Avaliações dos viajantes
Informações importantes
- Assentos infantis disponíveis
- Aceita animais de serviço
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
- Bebês e crianças pequenas podem andar em um carrinho
Avaliações(18)
Punctual pick-up at the hotel. The guide "Alli" was at the top, combining advice, humor and taking care of everyone. The one-day visit was brilliantly conducted. Only regret the lunch stop in SANTANA without a real restaurant proposal, fortunately our friend Google guided us very well. Thanks to Madeira and Alli. Too bad the WEST tower was not at the same height of satisfaction.
Cher Olivier, Merci beaucoup pour votre avis et pour avoir choisi Feeling Madeira pour découvrir Madère. Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié la visite de l’Est, ainsi que la ponctualité de la prise en charge et le professionnalisme de votre guide Alli. C’est un plaisir de savoir que son approche, mêlant conseils, humour et attention, a contribué à rendre cette journée réussie. Nous vous remercions également pour votre remarque concernant l’arrêt à Santana. Vos commentaires sont précieux et nous aident à continuer à améliorer nos services. Concernant votre expérience sur le tour de l’Ouest, nous regrettons qu’elle n’ait pas été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Vos retours seront pris en compte dans notre processus d’amélioration continue. Merci encore pour votre confiance. Ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir et nous espérons vous revoir à Madère dans le futur. Cordialement, Feeling Madeira
I can't rate our driver today 01.03.2026 Paulo highly enough. He was so knowledgeable about Madeira and willing to share it during the whole day trip. He explained everything possible about the island and the islanders as he drove along. He was very professional, courteous, funny and engaging. The trip was amazing with fabulous sights to see.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing Feeling Madeira for your discovery of Madeira. We are truly happy to know that you had such an enjoyable day exploring the East of the island. Madeira offers many beautiful landscapes and viewpoints, and it is wonderful to hear that the trip allowed you to fully appreciate these fabulous sights. Your kind words about Paulo mean a great deal to us. We are very pleased that his knowledge, professionalism and engaging personality helped make the day both informative and enjoyable. Sharing the stories, culture and everyday life of Madeira with our guests is something our guides are truly passionate about, and it is very rewarding to see that reflected in your experience. Thank you once again for your trust and your generous recommendation. It was a pleasure to have you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Madeira in the future. Warm regards, The Feeling Madeira Team
A most enjoyable tour, the weather was just perfect for the time of the year. Our guide Renato who also was the driver was very knowledge. He explained things well and with the questions very patient had also a good sense of hummor. I highly recommend this tour the stops were evenly spread out which was great.
Dear Isabel, Thank you so much for your lovely review and for choosing Feeling Madeira to discover the East of our beautiful island! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience and that the weather added an extra touch of perfection to your day. It’s wonderful to know that Renato, both as your guide and driver, made the tour even more special with his knowledge, patience, and great sense of humor. We're also glad the itinerary felt well-balanced and allowed you to enjoy each stop at a comfortable pace. Your kind recommendation means a lot to us and inspires our team to continue offering warm, professional, and memorable experiences across Madeira. We hope to welcome you back soon for more adventures! Warmest regards, The Feeling Madeira Team
We took a tour by minibus to the east of the island on 17/8/2025. Our guide Paulo Coelho made the experience memorable: he shared his vast knowledge about the island’s history, its people and how they live, as well as the places we were going through. We always had time to explore ourselves too. Careful and efficient driving. We learned a lot and definitely recommend.
Estimado Jocasil, Agradecemos antecipadamente o seu comentário detalhado! Ficamos verdadeiramente felizes por saber que a sua visita ao este da ilha foi memorável e enriquecedora. Ficamos muito felizes por saber que o nosso guia Paulo contribuiu de forma tão positiva para a experiência, ao partilhar o seu conhecimento com entusiasmo e cuidado. A sua apreciação pela condução eficiente e pelo tempo dedicado a explorar cada local deixa-nos muito satisfeitos! Agradecemos sinceramente a sua preferência pela Feeling Madeira para descobrir os encantos da nossa ilha. A sua recomendação é muito valiosa para nós e motiva-nos a continuar a proporcionar experiências únicas e inesquecíveis. Esperamos voltar a recebê-los em breve para novas aventuras pela Madeira! Com os melhores cumprimentos, The Feeling Madeira Team
This was a really great day out. Our tour guide Patrick was asked to take the tour last minute due to an illness. He was so knowledgeable. Such a great guy and he explained so much about the areas we visited and also the background of Madeira. I felt safe as he drove us around the island. The group was very friendly too. My husband and I both really enjoyed this tour. Can highly recommend.
Dear Kath, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind feedback — we’re truly delighted that you and your husband had such a wonderful experience exploring the East of Madeira with us! 🌿☀️ It’s great to hear that the tour guide made such a positive impression, especially stepping in at the last minute. He’ll be very happy to know that his knowledge, friendliness, and care helped make your day both enjoyable and memorable. We're also glad you felt safe and well looked after throughout the journey — that means a lot to us. Thank you once again for choosing Feeling Madeira for your island adventure. Your recommendation warms our hearts, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime for more unforgettable experiences in Madeira! Warmest regards, The Feeling Madeira Team
Interesting activity if you want to discover some parts of the island. However, many places are not marked on their program such as the visit to the distillery of Rhum or the Cristo Rei. Our French guide was cancelled at the last moment and we had to follow explanations in English and Portuguese. During the meal we were dropped in the city of Santana in a heavy rain with only explanation of the meeting time. The bus left to park 2 km outside the city and we had no place to eat away from the wind and rain. Restaurants are present but we had planned our own food so it was impossible to take shelter without eating. We contacted customer service because the guide was unreachable and after an hour and a quarter, after discussing with them, they organized so that we could get back on the bus. The rest of the group did not get this favor. No other excursions are planned in case of bad weather, for our case we stayed on the bus a good part of the tour during stops. Also it is forbidden to eat on the bus. However, it is a good activity if the weather is favourable.
This is the 3rd time we have come to Madeira and the 2nd time we have done this mini-bus excursion. The price of €30 per person is competitive and even better, if you take the 2 tours (East and West), it will only cost you €55. The eastern tour is well designed to fill the day with a lunch stop in Santana in front of the typical small houses with thatched roofs. - The driver guide - different from that of the west tour - is pleasant and a perfect driver. Our small group of 16 people was easy to navigate. - With the Saint Laurent point, the Rivière Froide natural park and the Arieiro peak, this circuit is wilder than that of the west. - Only one regret: The planned 20-minute stop at Machico beach (the only one with blond sand imported from the Moroccan Sahara) did not take place and that is very regrettable! - This tour of the east is a cheap way to fill a great day in Madeira.
The tour guide was funny and engaging. I think it was Renauldo. He took us to fun places all day including the rum factory. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your review! We're glad that Renato made your experience memorable. Exploring fun places throughout the day, including the rum factory, sounds like a fantastic time. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Feeling Madeira
I did both coasts but I loved the east both dramatic scenery and beautiful areas. Very pretty along the way, we loved the whole day, and the lovely houses made it perfect,
Just beautiful! Except at the end, ten brakes failed. Luckily we were home, but the others weren't. Too bad.
