- Funchal - Departure Location
- Monte - transit point
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Pico do Arieiro - The peak of Arrieiro is the highest peak accessible by car on the island of Madeira.
Every day it offers an incredible and different panorama provided by mother nature.
It has an altitude of 1810 meters of altitude. - Ribeiro Frio - In the heart of the Madeira Natural Park and with a fantastic forest around this valley.
- Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio - The Balcões Viewpoint is located at the end of Vereda dos Balcões. Starting at Ribeiro Frio, this small trail follows the Levada da Serra do Faial, giving access to the Miradouro dos Balcões.
From this viewpoint you can enjoy magnificent views over the Ribeira da Metade valley. You can also see the Cordillera Central of the island, including the two highest peaks, Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo, as well as, on a clear day, the cliff of Penha D’Águia.
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Pico das Pedras - passing place
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Santana - The Centro de Casas Tradicionais de Santana features some of Santana’s typical houses.
We also visited typical inhabited houses.
Close to Santana City Hall is the Santana Traditional Houses Center. It is a preservation area, expanded by the municipality of Santana, in memory of the local heritage.
Here we find some typical Santana houses, all adapted to current use, where you can buy a wide variety of local products and traditional handicrafts. -
Restaurante Quinta do Furão - It is in this restaurant with a breathtaking view of the entire northeast coast of the island to Ponta de São Lourenço.
Lunch is not included but we recommend it. -
Miradouro do guindaste - Magnificent view of the sea and the cliffs of the North coast.
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Engenhos do Norte - Visiting the historic Companhia dos Engenhos do Norte, in the village of Porto da Cruz, is experiencing one of the main living evidences of the glorious sugar production of the island, at the beginning of the 20th century.
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Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto - From the Ponta do Rosto viewpoint, in Caniçal, there are excellent views of the north and south coasts of Madeira Island.
From this viewpoint it is possible to see both the north and south coasts of Madeira Island.
- Funchal - Return at the end of the day
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Drop-off at your hotel
- Hotel pickup
- Professional driver/guide
- food and drinks
- lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
This is an island excursion that shouldn’t be overlooked, from the seaside to the peaks, it features a mix of everything. Journeying up to Arieiro’s summit at an elevation of 1810m with an awe-inspiring view. We traverse through a winding levada, taking in the Laurissilva woodland. We journey through the farming lands, stopping by a typical resident’s house. We pay visits to strategic vantage points and locations with breathtaking sea views that are sure to inspire all tourists. An expedition from the coast to the high grounds.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
