Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch
Overview
On the East side of Madeira lies a really popular tour which offers dramatic mountain and forest views, as well as some of the best coastal views available on the island. The tour, which includes a three-course meal, is done in modern air-conditioned minibuses that only seat 8 or 19 people plus the guide/driver.
Popular stops
Viewpoint Funchal
Pico Arieiro 1800m 3 highest point in the island
Walk in the laurel forest
Santana stop for lunch (popular portuguese 3 course meal with drinks included)
Guindaste skywalk - Faial
Rum tasting porto cruz (free)
Ponta do Rosto - Eastern point island viewpoint.
Return Funchal
What's Included
- Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected areas only)
- Rum Tasting - Porto Cruz
- Lunch with a three-course choice menu
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from certain areas)
- Balcões walk (optional) you can book any slot hour for this walk
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point: Your hotel Address: If hotel pick up is not possible then you will have to make your way to Cabel Car or H&M Store in Funchal. Guests coming by car to Funchal from Calheta, Ponta do Sol, Santana, São Vicente pick ups will be by the bus stop of Hotel Madeira Panoramico there is free on this road. Directions: For all tourists coming off a cruise ship we will collect you from the first roundabout coming out from the harbour. This is a 5 minute walk. Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure pointTour starts between 8h00, 08h45 and 9:30am. Pick up from hotels is between 8 and 9am, depending on the area of the hotel. Please note pick ups for Santa Cruz area have an aditional cost of 6,00€ per person to pick up and drop off, or can meet us in Caniço area pick up in caniço is free. Please note that levada walks such as balcões have an aditional cost of 3,00€ payed driectly on the walk by cash or credit card.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. We need to know the age of the child so that we can supply the correct chair. Strict laws do not allow children to travel on parents lap
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide. If there is 5 or less people that speak the same language they may be mixed with a bus that speaks another language. The guide will however be speaking in all the languages required.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- The tour route can be changed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic restrictions and weather.
- Please bring a jacket it can get cold in the mountains
- Tickets for Levada Balcões must be purchased through the Simplifica application. Guests are required to purchase their own tickets. Please select PR11 Vereda dos Balcões with a time slot between 11:00 and 11:30, then proceed with payment and finalization. Please note that once the payment is made, this service is non-refundable.”
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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.
- Meals.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected areas only).
- Rum Tasting - Porto Cruz.
- Lunch with a three-course choice menu.
- Driver/guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from certain areas).
- Balcões walk (optional) you can book any slot hour for this walk.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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 Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch 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
- Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected areas only)
- Rum Tasting - Porto Cruz
- Lunch with a three-course choice menu
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (from certain areas)
- Balcões walk (optional) you can book any slot hour for this walk
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. We need to know the age of the child so that we can supply the correct chair. Strict laws do not allow children to travel on parents lap
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide. If there is 5 or less people that speak the same language they may be mixed with a bus that speaks another language. The guide will however be speaking in all the languages required.
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- The tour route can be changed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic restrictions and weather.
- Please bring a jacket it can get cold in the mountains
- Tickets for Levada Balcões must be purchased through the Simplifica application. Guests are required to purchase their own tickets. Please select PR11 Vereda dos Balcões with a time slot between 11:00 and 11:30, then proceed with payment and finalization. Please note that once the payment is made, this service is non-refundable.”
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
