Full Day East Madeira - Camacha, Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Portela, Santana

Highlights

  • Meet your air-conditioned coach at the hotel bus stop on Avenida do Mar or your Funchal city hotel for a full day tour of east Madeira. Buckle-up and begin your journey to the villages of Camacha, Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Portela and Santana. First travel about 20 minutes to the village Camacha and visit its acclaimed wickerwork factory. Watch as artisanal weave baskets, chairs and even animal figures. If an item catches your eye, feel free to purchase it. Next, cruise to the second-highest summit on Maderia, Pico do Arieiro. Stare down at the clouds or out toward the island of Porto Santo (Pico do Facho) in the distance. Enjoy crisp mountain air as you head to Ribeiro Frio. Here, explore a natural park within the deep valley and visit its popular governmental trout hatchery and farm. Briefly visit Faial before you ascend to the charming village of Santana. Admire the triangular, fairytale cottages with straw roofs that sprinkle the mountainside. Stop for a tasty lunch before climbing 2,198 feet (670 meters) to Portela. Marvel at Eagle’s cliff and see it rise high above the pristine coastline. On your journey home to Funchal, visit the southeast part of Madeira and discover the town of Machico. It’s here that Portugal’s great navigators arrived in 1420. Finally, end your tour back at your original point of departure.

Summary

Meet your air-conditioned coach at the hotel bus stop on Avenida do Mar or your Funchal city hotel for a full day tour of east Madeira. Buckle-up and begin your journey to the villages of Camacha, Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Portela and Santana. First travel about 20 minutes to the village Camacha and visit its acclaimed wickerwork factory. Watch as artisanal weave baskets, chairs and even animal figures. If an item catches your eye, feel free to purchase it. Next, cruise to the second-highest summit on Maderia, Pico do Arieiro. Stare down at the clouds or out toward the island of Porto Santo (Pico do Facho) in the distance. Enjoy crisp mountain air as you head to Ribeiro Frio. Here, explore a natural park within the deep valley and visit its popular governmental trout hatchery and farm. Briefly visit Faial before you ascend to the charming village of Santana. Admire the triangular, fairytale cottages with straw roofs that sprinkle the mountainside. Stop for a tasty lunch before climbing 2,198 feet (670 meters) to Portela. Marvel at Eagle’s cliff and see it rise high above the pristine coastline. On your journey home to Funchal, visit the southeast part of Madeira and discover the town of Machico. It’s here that Portugal’s great navigators arrived in 1420. Finally, end your tour back at your original point of departure.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

This full day tour gives you the opportunity to see artisans at work, a town famous for its cottages and to enjoy picture perfect scenery. Visiting Camacha, Pico do Ariero, Ribeiro Frio, Portela and Santana, this tour will be the highlight of any visit to Madeira.

What’s included?

  • Lunch (if option selected)

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Hotel pickup and drop off

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Intertours Madeira - Day Tours

About operator:

Madeira is a small Island full of breathtaking landscapes. Our daily tours are made in comfortable buses or minibuses with air conditioned and are designed to ensure that you will not leave the island without seeing its major points of attraction. For those who like to do things at their own rhythm we provide tailor made tours to enjoy calmly the natural treasures of Madeira.

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