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The 15 Best East Madeira Day Trips from Funchal

31 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 average  ·  from $30

East of the city the island turns drier, redder and stranger, finishing in a bare peninsula where nothing grows tall enough to stand under. The 15 below cover the thatched houses, the peaks road and that coast, with prices, durations and what each one actually stops for.

Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva - Pickup in Funchal, then a 7-hour loop that keeps moving
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Madeira Funchal:East Tour Pico Arieiro & Santana&Laurissilva

Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting - Small-group van ride plus hotel pickup that matters
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Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting

3.Eastern Madeira: Full-Day Tour with Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,575 reviews · 8 hours · from $37

Full-day Eastern Madeira tour from Funchal to Pico Arieiro, Santana, Porto da Cruz rum tasting, Guindaste skywalk, and Ponta do São Lourenço.

“Great day, the East tour was my favourite by far, Pico Ariero was beautiful and the birds! Santana, the views, the rum factory, a beautiful day. would have preferred a smaller group it was 15, but it wasn't too bad.”

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Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk - Price and logistics, what your $35 really covers
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Funchal: East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

4.East Madeira Island Guided Tour & Laurissilva Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,194 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

7-hour guided tour of East Madeira from Pico do Areeiro to Santana, with a Levada walk and a North Mills rum tasting.

“The driver/guide Rui was excellent. He was miked up and gave us information on the various sites and tidbits on route this included history of the island and infrastructure.”

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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk - Pickup, Minibus Comfort, and How the 8-Hour Timing Actually Works
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Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

5.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 787 reviews · from $63

East Madeira in one day: Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva levada walk, Santana lunch, Faial Skywalk, rum tasting, and São Lourenço views.

“We had a great time travelling around the island with Lucy. She showed us the best spots around Madeira while telling us about its history, culture, and best spots to visit after the tour. Her positive vibes and previous experience working as a mountain guide make her the perfect person to show you around.”

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Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4x4 East Tour - Ribeiro Frio and the Levada dos Balcões mini walk
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Funchal: Pico do Areeiro to Santana 4×4 East Tour

Madeira: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest - East tour - Camacha and Terreiro da Luta, a quick start before the climb
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Madeira: Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest – East tour

8.Pico do Arieiro & Laurissilva Forest – East tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 251 reviews · 8 hours · from $30Best value

East Madeira day tour with pickup: Pico do Arieiro views, UNESCO Laurisilva walk, Santana A-frame houses, north coast lookouts, and Machico.

“The tour was great. Our guide, Luca, was very knowledgeable of the places, and was very nice and responsive. The places were amazing, being the most scenic ones the viewpoint in Faial (Guindaste), and Ponta de São Lourenço. with dramatic views both to the North and the South of the island. A great trip that you shouldn’t miss.”

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The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group - Pickup and logistics around Funchal, and why it matters
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The East Tour-Pico do Areeiro,Santana & Pico do Facho Small Group

Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch - Meeting Point, Pickup Rhythm, and How the Day Actually Runs
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Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

10.Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

East Madeira in 8 hours: levada walk, Santana and Camacha villages, Pico do Arieiro views, 3-course lunch, wine, and rum tasting.

“This was an amazing experience. My husband and I really enjoyed it. Gamma our guide was very knowledgeable and his passion for Madeira showed through. We saw the different areas of Madeira and it is totally different to the West side. The viewing points were well spaced out and the right amount of time.”

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Madeira: West and East Madeira Top Highlights Tour - The route start to finish, in plain language
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Madeira: West and East Madeira Top Highlights Tour

11.West and East Madeira Top Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 155 reviews · from $91

East and West Madeira in one day, from Ponta de São Lourenço to Cabo Girão and Porto Moniz natural pools, with guided pickup.

“WOW! what an amazing trip! If you are looking to see as much of the Island as you can in one day, this is your trip!! We saw SO MUCH! Our driver Rui was exceptional! We called him “Enzo” because he loves Ferraris and he was a great driver. He even added an extra stop to the Rum factory which was a nice treat. The van was packed with drinks and snacks (Home made cake). I highly recommend this tour company!”

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Funchal: 4x4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira - Funchal pickup, then Paredão viewpoint for quick orientation
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Funchal: 4×4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira

12.4×4 Jeep Trip to the East and Northeast of Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 8 hours · from $76

4x4 Jeep tour of Madeira's east and northeast with levada walk, Santana houses, rum tasting, and forest viewpoints, small group

“It was absoluty amazing, we were a small group of 4 People and Ricardo our guide has an incredible knowledge about the island of Madeira. He was able to give all the questions about the plants and wildlife and showed us great places away from tourism. We will come back. :-) Thank u Ricardo.”

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Madeira Full Day Tour West and East Island Top Highlights Tour - Starting at Ponta de São Lourenço: Volcanic Peninsula Views and Clear Water
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Madeira Full Day Tour West and East Island Top Highlights Tour

Magnificent East Tour - Pickup, Mini-Bus Comfort, and the 9:00 AM Rhythm
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Magnificent East Tour

14.Magnificent East Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $42

Small-group east Madeira tour from Funchal with pickup, scenic viewpoints, Santana and Ponta de São Lourenço in about 8 hours.

“Every stop we had was really nice with very beautiful view points. The driver was very friendly but i think that some times he didnt translate in english.”

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From Funchal: Santana and Pico do Areeiro East Island Tour - Pico do Areeiro: Madeira’s Third-Highest Peak and the Photo Timing Problem
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From Funchal: Santana and Pico do Areeiro East Island Tour

15.Santana and Pico do Areeiro East Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 50 reviews · 8 hours · from $49

A guided 8-hour minibus tour from Funchal to Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Camacha, São Lourenço, and Machico.

“L’excursion était juste magique. Notre guide Eduardo était un guide exceptionnel. Il a pris le temps de nous faire visiter des petits villages locaux où peu de touristes vont. Il a aussi pris le temps de nous expliquer beaucoup de choses, on a ressenti sa passion pour la nature et pour cette île. Nous avons découvert Madère d’une manière bien différente et nous en sommes ravies. Nous conseillons cette excursion, si vous voulez en prendre plein les yeux. Et en prime, la musique dans le minibus (une super playlist) Un grand merci à Eduardo !”

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