--- title: The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/the-east-tour-pico-do-areeiro-santana-pico-do-facho-small-group/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 35 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 265 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Shared minibus from Funchal rank_in_category: 4 of 20 (Santana) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/the-east-tour-pico-do-areeiro-santana-pico-do-facho-small-group/ --- # The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group **Guidekin's take:** Link Pico Arieiro and Ribeiro Frio with Santana, Porto da Cruz and Pico do Facho/ Machico on a shared minibus outing. A guide, air conditioning and Funchal pickup are included; pickup outside Funchal and lunch are excluded. 4.93 from 265 reviews at €35 per person for 7h. In our comparison: #4 of 20 in Santana, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview One of the most ancient trips the island has to offer, taking you through historic places and imposing landmarks. Mountain and landscape in cultivation! This tour stops in: Pico Arieiro » Ribeiro Frio »Faial Guindaste # Santana » Porto da Cruz » Pico do Facho/ Machico. More than 400 travelers have already rated it 4.9/5 on Trip Advisor & Viatour. We leave the testimony of our Travelers " Our guide/driver Dino was absolutely amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would only travel via Viator in future." Miss Anne UK. " We had a fabulous tour of the eastern part of Madeira, two adults and two kids, 10 and 8 years old. We had a minibus to ourselves and our guide and driver Dino did an outstanding job. " Miss Eva UK " Het was een hele leuke tour en de gids wist veel te vertellen over alles wat we zagen. Zeker een aanrader! " Miss Nikita Germany. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 66 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: On the Our Tour WE DON'T DON'T HAVE LUNCH… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €35: ages 10 to 15 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 66 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €35 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 265 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Summer Anatomy - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.93 from 265 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 260 of 265. - 5 stars: 256 (97%) - 4 stars: 4 (2%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the local knowledge and relaxed pace; low cloud can obscure the mountain views **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explaining island history, nature and daily life - Relaxed pacing with time to explore and take photographs - Varied mountain and coastal scenery along the route - Visits inside a traditional Santana home - Careful driving and clean, comfortable vehicles **Complaints:** - Low cloud and fog can hide the mountain views Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-01-14 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Air conditioning in the minibus - Booster seat - Certified local guides - Pick-up included in Funchal - Free cancellation up to 24 hours ## Not included - We do not collect outside Funchal. - Tour NOT PRIVATE(SHARED PLEASE) - On the Our Tour WE DON'T DON'T HAVE LUNCH INCLUDED. The ours clients can choose a place for a meal in Santana Village /Frame Houses. - DOES NOT INCLUDE PICKUP INSIDE OF THE CRUISE SHIP PORT (MEETING POINT CR7 MUSEUM) ## Itinerary 1. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m) - A visit to Madeira Island second highest peak at 1818 meters, providing breathtaking views. 2. **Faial** (10m) - We can see a Beautifull Luxury Forest..The Famous Laurissilva Forest This place is a View Point were is Panoramic .. Is a great place for Fotos. 3. **Casas Tipicas de Santana** (30m) - Whe do a stop for a break (lunch time is not included) and whe can visited the typical triangal houses...Please don't expect to see only a Village whit this Houses..Today just some few houses they are a live.. 4. **Porto da Cruz** (30m) - On This stop whe visited the Rum Factory House ...Where whe can taste the Typical Rum 5. **Pico do Facho viewpoint** (20m; admission included) - One of the Best View Point on this Tour .. 6. **Miradouro do guindaste** (20m) - A Fantastic View Point.. The Famous Sky Walk .. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - 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: 66 Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 - More than 400 travelers have already rated it 4.9/5 on Trip Advisor & Viatour. ## Compared with other Santana | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 20** | €35 | 7h | 4.93 (265) | 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 #4 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/the-east-tour-pico-do-areeiro-santana-pico-do-facho-small-group/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md