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Explore the island of Madeira on this guided jeep tour. Admire breathtaking views from Pico do Arieiro, the traditional houses of Santana, and the beauty of Caniçal and the historic city of Machico

Highlights

• Experiences of a local, respectful and funny guide.
• An off-road experience
• Pico do Arieiro the third highest peak in Madeira 1818 meters
• Traditional Santana Houses and Levada Walk
• Skywalk and Viewpoint of Guindaste

Description

This adventure will be in regards of the highest peaks, traditional houses, landscapes, offroads and nature. Our wonderful East tour is the key to explore the other half of Madeira Island, starting in Funchal and then with the visit of Pico do Arieiro, the third highest peak in Madeira, 1818 meters, where guests can visit the 'Centre of Freira da Madeira'. After this we start going down the hill observing Poço da Neve (an old igloo to store ice for the hotels) and passing by the area of Poiso, which was an old shelter for the hikers and travelers along the Madeira Island. Followed by this we will go off the track using an old road through the forest until we reach Ribeiro Frio, followed by an aquaculture of Trout Fish that we can visit and do the Levada of Balcões. The next step is doing an off-road going along the nature and off the beaten track finishing in Faial. In Santana we will visit the two different types of Santana Houses, the touristic ones and the real traditiona remaining on the same family for over 300 years old, this very old house still remains with the same old furniture used back in the days. After the Santana houses, it is time to lunch. Our guides will recommend restaurants for a very pleasant and lovely lunch. Once Lunch has finished, we will be ready enough to continue the tour, the tour will lead towards Viewpoint do Guindaste that has a glass platform that feels like we are floating over the sea, this is a wonderful moment to contemplate the ocean, Faial and Caniçal. To Finnish the tour, the last stop will be the viewpoint of Pico do Facho that has a very importance history towards the history of Madeira and an outstanding view over the city of Machico and the crazy but extraordinary construction of the Airport of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Includes

Professional local driver Pick-up and drop-off at Funchal city or in any Hotel in Funchal First-aid Kit

Important Information

• All insurances and local taxes in accordance with Portuguese law is included Food and drinks are not included

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund