Madeira East Tour from Funchal: Explore Stunning Views from Pico de Arieiro and Ribeiro Frio

Embark on a thrilling tour from Funchal to explore the breathtaking views from Pico de Arieiro and Ribeiro Frio. Discover the beauty of Madeira’s prehistoric forest and enjoy a leisurely walk along a famous levada. Don’t miss the chance to visit charming Santana and other stunning lookout points before ending the day in Machico. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Terreiro da Luta - The journey begins at Terreiro da Luta, a stunning viewpoint located just a few kilometers from Funchal.
  • Pico do Arieiro - Standing at 1818 meters, Pico do Arieiro is the island’s third highest peak, offering spectacular views.
  • Ribeiro Frio - At Ribeiro Frio, visitors can explore an intriguing trout farm amidst the…
What's Included
  • Comprehensive coverage of taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Guidance from a professional guide
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

You’ll climb to the third highest peak of the island, Pico de Arieiro, providing phenomenal island vistas.
Next, you’ll make a stop at Ribeiro Frio, which is the beginning of a renowned levada (watercourse) hike. Here, you’ll be amazed by trout ponds and discover the prehistoric forest encompassing Madeira.
After dining in the vibrant city of Santana,…

Location
Lido Tours - Madeira Tours and Walks
Estrada Monumental
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rangikalw
Mar 4, 2026
Fantastic - It was a fantastic tour and our tour guide gave us so much information throughout the journey. Would highly recommend
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Simon_r
Mar 1, 2026
A great informative... - A great informative introduction to the island with some stunning scenery, what more could you want?
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Monika_s
Feb 18, 2026
Great - Everything was great from start to finish, every stop was very interesting, the driver made everything available to us in a very interesting way
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Silke_r
Feb 13, 2026
Always happy :-) - We were picked up directly from our ship and had a wonderful day. Our guide Bruno was very friendly and competent. Highly recommended!
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N2351beclaired
Feb 11, 2026
Comprehensive tour - Really nice, calm driver with no end of facts about the island. Honestly felt I had done the whole island by the end of the tour as it covered so much. Good shoes a must
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Heather_b
Feb 9, 2026
Great tour of East Madeira - Great all day tour of east Madeira with Lido tours and Nuno our mini bus driver, who was very informative and knowledgeable throughout. The highest peaks may be a bit too much for those that don’t like heights but the views are wonderful. Most stops are 20-30 minutes with an hour and a half in Santana for lunch and time to explore. We would highly recommend.
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Susan_w
Feb 6, 2026
This was a great way to... - This was a great way to see the east side of the island with a local informative guide. The tour took us to areas of interest and gave us time to walk around and explore on our own.
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Mobile815217
Feb 28, 2026
Eastern tour - Views were amazing. Disappointed that it was a bilingual tour, guide repeated everything twice. Would have received more information if the tour was only English. Seat had no leg room, very uncomfortable. Points of interest were good value for the money.
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David_s
Feb 21, 2026
Fun trip to the East of Madeira - An activity filled and satisfying experience Friendly and knowledgable driver/guide. Good value for money
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Dominika
Feb 14, 2026
East - The trip was fine but there were stops that were not long enough or not necessarily so long. One was too short to walk the levada and too long for being in the place. Santana village was dissappointing.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).