--- title: Full Day - Madeira East lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-east/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 38 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 15 of 20 (Santana) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-east/ --- # Full Day - Madeira East **Guidekin's take:** Trace an eastern Madeira route from Camacha's wicker factory to Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio's trout nursery and Santana. Air-conditioned transport and all fees and taxes are included; this is a group outing with a set sightseeing route. 4.68 from 38 reviews at €35 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #15 of 20 in Santana, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Departure from the hotel at 9:00 am towards the parish of Camacha to observe the wicker factory and all its process. Afterwards, climb to Pico do Areeiro at 1818m, where you can observe the beautiful mountains and surrounding valleys and even the parish of Curral das nuntas, deep in one of the great valleys. Descent to Ribeiro Frio, where there is a nursery of trout that later are dropped in the brook. A visit to the center of Santana is followed to observe the typical triangular houses with thatched roof, followed by another stop in Faial. Returning to Funchal, you will have two more stops, at the belvedere of Ponta de São Lourenço and Machico. Return to the hotel by 5:00 p.m. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 79 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 79 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Feeling Madeira - Tours & Walks - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.68 from 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 38. - 5 stars: 30 (79%) - 4 stars: 4 (11%) - 3 stars: 4 (11%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Itinerary 1. **Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau** (20m) - Cristo Rei in Garajau: Located in one of the most surprising places on Madeira Island, the statue of Cristo Rei in Garajau is one of the most emblematic monuments on the east coast. It is a must visit, which conquers visitors for its unique landscape. 2. **Fortress of Faial** (20m) - 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. 3. **Santana** (2h) - is one of the nicest and most colorful villages in Madeira. Here, its inhabitants used to live in beautiful wooden cottages with roofs ending in the narrow head (Palheiros). Some of them still survive among the modern constructions, especially those close to Queimadas area. 4. **Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio** (20m) - Ribeiro Frio is an exquisite place, surrounded by aromatic forests, offering a welcoming environment. Its hillsides are crowded with numerous plant species and make up the Forest Part of Madeira. Here, taking advantage of environmental benefits, it has been installed a little... 5. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m) - 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. Madeira Tourism The Pico do Arieiro Pike, 1818 meter high, is the third highest summit in the Island of Madeira. It is highly advised to climb... 6. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (20m) - 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. 7. **Machico** (20m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Fri, Sun - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30 - 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: 79 ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Service animals allowed - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Santana | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 20** | €35 | 8h | 4.68 (38) | shared | | [4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other](/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-safari-private-jeep-full-day-customizable-santana-or-porto-moniz-or-other/?format=md) | €295 per group | 7h | 4.98 (164) | private | | [East Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour with Local Guide](/portugal/madeira/tours/east-madeira-4x4-jeep-tour-with-local-guide/?format=md) | €89 | 8h | 4.95 (239) | shared | | [Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana ](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-4x4-jeep-full-day-porto-moniz-or-santana/?format=md) | €300 per group | 7h | 5.0 (89) | private | Ranked #15 of 20 in Santana by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €31 to €89, median €45; typical length 7h 30m. 3 of 20 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/santana/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-east/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md