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title: Madeira Surreal East Tour
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type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 39
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 70
duration_minutes: 420
languages: [pt, en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 7 of 20 (Santana)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Madeira Surreal East Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Pair a scenic walk and glass skywalk with rum tasting at a local factory on this eastern Madeira outing. Onboard WiFi and a booster seat are included, but meals and the hiking reservation requirement are excluded. 4.99 from 70 reviews at €39 per person for 7h.

In our comparison: #7 of 20 in Santana, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover nature’s beauty while walking a scenic 1.5 km trail that offers stunning panoramic views. Traverse the thrilling glass skywalk, allowing a unique perspective of the landscape below, while keeping an eye out for bird species that call this area home. After your hike, indulge in a delightful rum tasting at a local factory. This experience blends adventure and tranquility, making it perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a unique outing.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 82 pickup points
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €38: ages 5 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 82 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €39 per person
- Duration: 7h
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 70 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeira Surreal
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.99 from 70 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 70 of 70.

- 5 stars: 69 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and relaxed pace; cloud and fog can obscure the mountain views

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides share local history, nature facts and humour
- Arriving ahead of other tours helps avoid crowds at viewpoints
- Relaxed stops leave time to explore and take photographs
- Varied scenery spans mountains, forest and the coastline
- Skilled driving helps passengers feel safe

**Complaints:**
- Cloud and fog can obscure the mountain views

Written by Guidekin from the 52 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2025-07-24 to 2026-09-22); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- WiFi on board
- Booster seat

## Not included

- Meals
- Madeira´s new hiking reservation system, Please read Tour details.

## Itinerary

1. **Pico do Arieiro** (40m) - Discover the island's third-highest peak, offering breathtaking panoramic views and a serene immersion in nature. Perfect for nature lovers, and those seeking a peaceful escape with unforgettable scenery.
2. **Ribeiro Frio** (45m) - Enjoy a refreshing 1.5km hike (PR11) through scenic trails, perfect for bird watching. Reach the top to be rewarded with stunning panoramic views, making it ideal for nature lovers and casual explorers. With Madeira's new hiking reservation system, hiking reservations are...
3. **Miradouro do guindaste** (15m) - Experience breathtaking panoramic views on our Skywalk, where you can see the ocean stretching beneath your feet for an unforgettable adventure.
4. **Santana** (1h 30m) - Explore seven beautiful traditional Madeira houses, perfect for capturing stunning photos and finding special local gifts. Stop for lunch.
5. **Porto da Cruz** (20m) - Stop at the rum factory for a sightseeing break where you can taste authentic rum.
6. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (30m) - Discover dramatic cliffs that offer spectacular panoramas and unforgettable sightseeing adventures. Nature's beauty at its finest.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- 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: 82

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Cruise Ship Passengers – Important Information Guests arriving in Madeira by cruise ship are responsible for ensuring that they allow sufficient time to return to the port and board their cruise ship before the scheduled embarkation/departure time. While we will make every reasonable effort to complete the tour according to the planned itinerary and return guests within the agreed timeframe, we cannot be held responsible for delays, missed embarkation, or failure to board the cruise ship resulting from circumstances outside our control, including traffic, road closures, accidents, weather conditions, unforeseen delays, or other circumstances. By booking this tour, cruise passengers acknowledge and accept responsibility for allowing adequate time between the end of the tour and their ship's required boarding time. Please do not book this tour if your cruise schedule does not allow a sufficient time buffer.

## Compared with other Santana

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #7 of 20** | €39 | 7h | 4.99 (70) | 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 #7 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.

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