--- title: Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-east-tour-at-pico-do-arieiro-and-santana-with-pickup/ type: tour city: Funchal country: Portugal price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 57 languages: [pt, en, it, fr, nl] free_cancellation: true schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-east-tour-at-pico-do-arieiro-and-santana-with-pickup/ --- # Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup **Guidekin's take:** A full day in the east, Pico do Arieiro and Santana, in a quiet electric vehicle with only seven guests and pickup within Funchal. The operator warns it is a scheduled group tour and not suited to cruise passengers leaving the same day; lunch is not included. 5 from 57 reviews at €75 per person. ## Overview Why explore the East of Madeira in a noisy, polluting car when you can experience it in silence, comfort, and style? We don't just show you places– we help you feel the heart of Madeira’s wild side. Our electric, quiet vehicles– better for the planet & for your senses. You'll hear birdsongs, the crash of waves & the breeze. With only 7 guests per tour, you will enjoy: - caring guide - comfort - cozy atmosphere and attention - relaxed journey tailored to your pace & interests We’ll journey from sky-high mountain peak to lush green valleys, enjoy a peaceful levada walk, stop in a charming village for a local lunch & a glimpse of Madeira’s iconic triangle houses. You’ll stand above the ocean on a glass viewpoint & explore a dramatic, windswept peninsula. Plus, we’ll surprise you with a few hidden gems off the beaten path. The tour lasts between 6,5 to 8 hours. We don't watch the clock, we follow the magic, we go at your pace. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 34 pickup points - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Rating: 5.0/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Madeira Electric Tours ## What's included - Pick up and drop off within Funchal - Booster seat - Air-conditioned vehicle - Insurance - Parking Fees ## Not included - Restroom on board - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m) - Our first stop is Pico do Arieiro, standing proud at 1,818 meters. As we wind our way up, you’ll feel the excitement building—once at the top, the views are nothing short of spectacular! Take in the sweeping panoramas, snap some photos, and breathe in the fresh mountain air. 2. **Ribeiro Frio** (30m) - We’ll descend into the tiny, picturesque village of Ribeiro Frio. Here, you can stretch your legs with a leisurely levada walk through a Laurissilva forest. This lush, green paradise is home to a variety of birdlife, so keep your eyes peeled for the friendly firecrest and the... 3. **Santana** (1h) - we’ll head to the charming town of Santana for a delicious lunch. While you’re there, don’t miss the iconic triangular houses that are a unique feature of this region. These colourful, thatched-roof homes offer a glimpse into Madeira’s past. 4. **Miradouro do guindaste** (30m) - Miradouro Guindaste, a viewpoint that’s sure to take your breath away. Standing on a balcony made of glass and steel, you’ll feel like you’re floating above the ocean—trust us, the view is one you won’t forget! 5. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (30m) - Ponta de São Lourenço, where Madeira’s rugged beauty truly shines. This stunning peninsula offers some of the most dramatic cliffs and ocean views that this area is famous for. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 34 ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Attention to cruise ship guests: This is scheduled group tour. This tour is suitable only for guests who stay overnight in Funchal, as the tour may include other tourists joining the group. For guests whose ship departs on the same day, it is recommended to book a private tour to ensure timely return to the ship and a more flexible schedule. - People afraid of heights - People with altitude sickness - Hearing-impaired people ## More in Funchal - All Funchal tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/tours/full-day-east-tour-at-pico-do-arieiro-and-santana-with-pickup/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/funchal/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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