You booked this experience
Make your trip unforgettable

Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof

26 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 26 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
Funchal, Portugal
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.

7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 3 more
French, Spanish, Portuguese
Instant confirmation

Overview

Come discover the eastern side of Madeira Island with its breathtaking landscapes and know its peculiarities!
The first stop is at Pico do Areeiro with a privileged view over the imposition of the Madeirese Mountain Mass.
Then, enjoy the tour to Ribeiro Frio where the indigenous Laurissilva forest cover presents itself with a greenish glow. In Ribeiro Frio you can go to the Aquícola station and/or enjoy the pedestrian route on the Balcões trail (PR11).
Then it goes to Santana where a valuable natural, but also cultural heritage is preserved with its typical colmo houses. Lunch will take place in Santana.
Continue the tour to Porto da Cruz where you can enjoy a second pedestrian route and also visit the old sugarcane factory.
Finally, it goes to Ponta de São Lourenço, a peninsula that offers a unique and imposing landscape, with panoramic views over the North and South sides of the island.
You end up returning to Funchal.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Private Guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
  • Lunch
See 1 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

The pick up is combined on the eve of the tour, the location of the customer is taken into account.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

Santo Antonio da Serra

Pass through 2 viewpoints in Santa Cruz, coffee break in Santa Serra.
Read more

45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pico do Arieiro

Off-road to Pico do Areeiro in Madeira, which offers a privileged view of the majesty of the Madeiran Mountain Massif.
Read more

45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Posto Aquicola do Ribeiro Frio

Discover the Aquícola post, whose rainbow trout nurseries have a concrete goal.
Read more

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

PR11 Vereda dos Balcoes

The Vereda dos Balcões is a small track, 1.5 km (+ 1.5 km of return), which leads you to enjoy the views of the Miradouro dos Balcões. The Miradouro dos Balcões offers wide views of the Ribeira da Metade valley. It is a picture of monumental proportions, dominated by the Laurissilva forest.
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Santana

Santana is distinguished as a “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO, the municipality of Santana preserves a valuable natural but also cultural heritage. The “Casinos de Santana” have become widely known icons nationally (and not only) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style. With a triangular shape and coated colm, they are the largest symbol of this municipality on the north coast of the island of Madeira. Council where lunch will take place.
Read more

1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porto da Cruz

Small trip to Porto in Cruz
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Engenhos do Norte

The Northern Engenhos are the main living testimonies of the island's historic sugar production. Visiting these facilities is therefore synonymous with enjoying an authentic journey in time.
Read more

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponta de Sao Lourenco

The easternmost end of the island constitutes a place of obligatory passage for anyone who intends to explore the charms of this Madeirese coast. Ponta de São Lourenço offers a unique and imposing landscape, with panoramic views over the north and south sides of the island.
Read more

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

End the day overlooking the bay of Funchal, at the iconic Garajau spot at the Christ the King statue.
Read more

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Show 8 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Madeira Island Tour – Open Roof?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-445072P2

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
26 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 26 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
26
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Private Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day

Join us on a private full-day open roof jeep and discover the stunning landscapes of the East or West. Lunch not included. East Tour: At …More

Join us on a private full-day open roof jeep and discover the stunning landscapes of the East or West. Lunch not included. East Tour: At...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$565

Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1

This combination lasts 48 hours or 5 days (depending on the option selected), allowing you to explore three scenic circuits with one ticket: Funchal Tour, …More

This combination lasts 48 hours or 5 days (depending on the option selected), allowing you to explore three scenic circuits with one ticket: Funchal Tour,...

35 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (336)
from
$31

Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day)

Get involved with nature, history and tradition. Feeling Madeira gives you adventure and a unique experience that you will never forget! …More

Get involved with nature, history and tradition. Feeling Madeira gives you adventure and a unique experience that you will never forget!...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (753)
from
$68

Kings Levada - São Jorge

A mixed vegetation of endemic and exotic species can be seen along this path. The open views of the valley where at a distance Santana …More

4.9 (21)

Kings Levada - São Jorge

4.9 (21)

A mixed vegetation of endemic and exotic species can be seen along this path. The open views of the valley where at a distance Santana...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (21)
from
$51

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira

Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour: Come experience the marvellous nature of the south west sea of Madeira Island on board a refined and comfortable motor …More

Whales and Dolphins Watching Tour: Come experience the marvellous nature of the south west sea of Madeira Island on board a refined and comfortable motor...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (898)
from
$84

PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

Permit arrangements - we are partnered with Simplifica and have a certified company status/protocol - must be requested by all guests* Self Guided Hiking - …More

Permit arrangements - we are partnered with Simplifica and have a certified company status/protocol - must be requested by all guests* Self Guided Hiking -...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (295)
from
$54

Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1

This combination lasts 48 hours or 5 days (depending on the option selected), allowing you to explore three scenic circuits with one ticket: Funchal Tour, …More

This combination lasts 48 hours or 5 days (depending on the option selected), allowing you to explore three scenic circuits with one ticket: Funchal Tour,...

35 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (336)
from
$31

25 Fontes Levada Hike in Rabaçal – Small Group

The 25 Fontes Levada Walk (PR6) is one of Madeira’s most famous and beautiful hikes. Starting in Rabaçal, the trail takes you through the lush …More

The 25 Fontes Levada Walk (PR6) is one of Madeira’s most famous and beautiful hikes. Starting in Rabaçal, the trail takes you through the lush...

5 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (69)
from
$59

What's Included

Activity name

  • Private transportation
  • Private Guide English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
  • Lunch

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name