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The knockout natural beauty of eastern Madeira is in the spotlight on this full day tour. You'll have your head in the clouds at Pico do Areeiro, walk next to cute, thatched houses in Santana, have lunch at Quinta do Furão and step back in time at Ponta de São Lourenço. Joana, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The lunch spot is a real treat, sitting on top of the cliffs overlooking the dramatic coast of northern Madeira. Take some time to stroll in the gardens and vineyards, it's a special place.'

You'll first be whisked up above the clouds to the towering Pico do Areeiro lookout point – offering amazing views from 1,810m above sea level. Next, we'll head for the mountainside gem of Santana, a village that's home to the distinctive straw-thatched houses famous throughout Madeira. Cute and colourful, these triangular homes look like something out of a fairytale. We'll have lunch here before being whisked off for more adventures.

On a visit to a traditional sugar cane processing mill in Porto da Cruz, you'll find out about an industry that has long been a mainstay of Madeira's economy. Joana says, ‘One of the most important crops on the island is sugarcane, and today the processing factory is still in full operation mainly producing rum and honey molasses as it has since 1927. We'll try some of their rum as part of our visit.' The final stop will lead you to Ponta de São Lourenço, one of the wildest places in Madeira, right on its easternmost point of the island.

Visit the third-highest peak in Madeira – Pico Areeiro
Enjoy lunch with a view and thatched houses in Santana
Try some rum at a sugar cane factory in Porto da Cruz
Explore the wild peninsula of Ponta de São Lourenço
Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Madeira

Bring comfortable shoes and a raincoat
Subject to weather conditions
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring money for extras or gratuities
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Transport
Guide
Entrance fee to sugar cane factory
Lunch
Local drink tasting

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.