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Hotel - Pico do Areeiro - Ribeiro Frio - Faial - Santana - Ponta de São Lourenço - Machico - Hotel

Highlights

• Pico do Arieiro, the highest mountain accessible by car
• fantastic views over the mountains and the interior of the island.
• Santana, a town known for the typical and original thatched roof houses.

Description

Start this tour by heading towards Pico do Arieiro, the highest mountain accessible by car and the third-highest of the island (1818m). Here you will be astonished by the fantastic views over the mountains and the interior of the island. Descend towards Ribeiro Frio, located in the middle of the Laurel forest, World Heritage of UNESCO, where nature lives in perfect harmony. Continuing along the north coast, pass through Faial and arrive Santana, a town known for the typical and original thatched roof houses. After lunch, admire Ponta de São Lourenço, with several rocky formations and impressive views. Reach Machico, a historic city, where the discovers landed for the first time in 1419. Return to the Hotel.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund