Madeira: East Island Tour with Rum Tasting

This full-day tour around Madeira includes rum tasting, scenic viewpoints, and visits to traditional villages, suitable for nature and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Savor the flavors of Madeira with a rum tasting at Engenhos do Norte
• Marvel at views from Pico do Arieiro, the island’s third-highest peak
• Explore Santana village and its iconic thatched houses
• Visit Cristo Rei viewpoint for ocean views
• Enjoy panoramic views of the north and south coasts from Ponta do Rosto

Description

The tour starts at Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third highest peak, where you can enjoy expansive mountain views. Next, visit Ribeiro Frio natural park to experience the island’s lush environment.

Continue to the Guindaste viewpoint, currently closed, so an alternative viewpoint will be available to see Madeira’s northern coastline and the Atlantic Ocean.

Stop for lunch (not included) in Santana, a village famous for its traditional thatched houses. After lunch, visit Porto da Cruz and Engenhos do Norte rum distillery for an authentic Madeira rum tasting.

The tour proceeds to Ponta do Rosto viewpoint, offering views of both Madeira’s north and south coasts. Finally, visit the Cristo Rei viewpoint, featuring the statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the ocean.

Includes

• Rum tasting
• Visit to Pico do Arieiro
• Visit to Ribeiro Frio
• Visit to alternative viewpoint replacing Guindaste
• Visit to Santana
• Visit to Porto da Cruz
• Visit to Engenhos do Norte
• Visit to Ponta do Rosto viewpoint
• Visit to Cristo Rei viewpoint

Excludes

• Lunch
• Personal expenses or souvenirs

Important Information

• Lunch is not included in the tour price.
• Rum tasting at Engenhos do Norte is included.
• The tour involves walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
• Pickup details and exact start time are provided one day before the tour.
• The Guindaste viewpoint is temporarily closed; an alternative viewpoint will be visited instead.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Book in advance to secure your spot, especially during peak season.