Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof
Overview
Come discover the eastern side of Madeira Island with its breathtaking landscapes and know its peculiarities!
The first stop is at Pico do Areeiro with a privileged view over the imposition of the Madeirese Mountain Mass.
Then, enjoy the tour to Ribeiro Frio where the indigenous Laurissilva forest cover presents itself with a greenish glow. In Ribeiro Frio you can go to the Aquícola station and/or enjoy the pedestrian route on the Balcões trail (PR11).
Then it goes to Santana where a valuable natural, but also cultural heritage is preserved with its typical colmo houses. Lunch will take place in Santana.
Continue the tour to Porto da Cruz where you can enjoy a second pedestrian route and also visit the old sugarcane factory.
Finally, it goes to Ponta de São Lourenço, a peninsula that offers a unique and imposing landscape, with panoramic views over the North and South sides of the island.
You end up returning to Funchal.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private Guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
The pick up is combined on the eve of the tour, the location of the customer is taken into account.
What To Expect
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Santo Antonio da Serra
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pico do Arieiro
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Posto Aquicola do Ribeiro Frio
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
PR11 Vereda dos Balcoes
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Santana
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Engenhos do Norte
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ponta de Sao Lourenco
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-445072P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private transportation.
- Private Guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Madeira Island Tour – Open Roof will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Private Guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
