Madeira · RIBEIRO FRIO TOURS
10 reviewed
Of the 10 ribeiro frio tours covered on this site, these 10 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the detail that separates them are all below, so five minutes here saves an evening of comparing tabs.
East Madeira highlights with Pico do Areeiro views, a Balcões levada walk, Santana triangular houses, and rum tasting, with Funchal pickup.
“This is a great tour of this scenic part of the Island. However I would skip the meal, it was not very good - the beef was very tough and fatty. But the cliffs and scenery are amazing.”
East Madeira full day by coach: Pico do Arieiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana cottages, viewpoints and Machico, optional lunch included.
“The weather was bad, and the guide wasn't flexible enough at the first half day to divert the tour. In the first half of the day, the tour was directed into tourist traps with a very long lunch break, which was a pity. Only in the second half of the tour, the guide took us to breathtaking places and really guided and was not just a driver.”
Madeira’s best known levada walk from Ribeiro Frio to Portela and Lamaceiros, with trout, garden shade, and epic views.
“Lovely day, although not eight hours. Back at 3.30! Did not see the Trout Farm? Guide was very thorough.”
Private PR11 hike from Ribeiro Frio to Balcões belvedere through UNESCO laurel forest, pickup included, optional lunch.
“Easy short hike which, weather depending, gives fabulous views at the end. Due to a flare up with my knee I had to abandon ideas of doing PR10, but this alternative was doable for me.”
Guided 11 km Madeira levada walk from Funchal with pickup and a drink stop, small group, English speaking guide.
“A great walk along the levadas! Some beautiful views, great variety of vegetation, some sightings of birds. Overall a wonderful experience.”
Levada walk from Ribeiro Frio toward Portela in Madeira, with free hotel pickup, an English guide, and 11 km of shaded views. Bring a picnic.
“Great tour and a great guide Benny - nice people to walk with as well - the Lavada walk was excellent and Benny was so informative”
Private 8-hour East Madeira tour with UNESCO Laurissilva, Santana A-frames, and north coast viewpoints, with hotel pickup.
“Susanna was a wonderful guide. She first ask us what we would like to see and proposed then a tailormade program. She knows really well the island. This was the best tour we have ever made. All the spots she showed us were magific. She also know a lot and was telling us many interesting things.”
Guided levada walk through Madeira's UNESCO Laurisilva, from Ribeiro Frio to Portela with views, trout spotting, and hotel pickup.
“It was a very nice and relaxing hike. The path along the levada was mostly flat, at the end of the route it went downhill for a while. Nevertheless, concentrated walking was required in order not to stumble over stones or roots. The guide was very nice and gave all the explanations in three languages (English, German, French) and repeatedly pointed out things worth seeing during the hike. I would definitely recommend the hike!”
Ribeiro Frio to Lamaceiros levada hike in Madeira, guided by local experts through Laurissilva forest with Porto da Cruz views.
“Fantastic walk with an amazing guide who had knowledge and ability to make it interesting”
Ribeiro Frio to Portela levada walk in Madeira, with laurel forest greens, trout sightings, waterfall stops, and Penha d’Águia views.
“Following a landslide, only one part of the levada was accessible, the second part being replaced by an uninteresting route. Route in the forest without viewpoints. Very disappointing !”
