Top 10 Day Trips from in Madeira Islands, Madeira Islands

The East Tour with its famous “A” framed houses; clouds hanging below Pico do Arieiro hugging the contours of the mountains.The delightful unspotted Laurissilva forest.

Inclusions: Professional guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €5 pp), Lunch

"Visit Nun's Valley with its interesting history and admire the breathtaking and beautiful views at Pico do Arieiro, at 1818 mts. Discover the beauty of Madeira’s Sea on board of a catamaran" Pico dos Barcelos, enjoying an excellent view of Funchal´s Bay. Afterwards, visit the famous Nun’s Valley, well known by its history and unique location isolated from any other city or village. Then we will go to the majestic Pico do Arieiro (1818 mts) where you can appreciate magnificent landscapes and its breathtaking views over the north and south coast of the island, Ponta de São Lourenço and Paul da Serra. Finally, the last stop before our Catamaran Tour, starting in Funchal’s Harbor, is Santo da Serra, surrounded by the Laurissilva forest (which was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO) and other exotic species. After Jeep tour, you will be dropped off at the Harbor to start the Dolphin Watching Tour (free time to lunch).

Inclusions: Professional Guide, Free pick up in Funchal´s central area and Funchal´s Port., All insurances in accordance to the Portuguese Law, Safety Instructions + First Aids, WiFi, Local Taxes, In summer, there is the possibility of swimming below Cabo Girão cliff

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Drop-off is not included. The boat trip ends in Funchal’s Harbor.

When you reach the place of the 25 sources enchant yourself with the landscapes and all the surrounding. The deep landscapes allow an inspiring descent until the beginning of the levada, and as you approach the frequency of Laurisilva Forest intensifies. The waterfalls gushing towards a magnificent lagoon. Take a break and open your mind. There are those who plunge into the icy waters! The rabaçal is a unique and magical place, filled with waterfalls, fountains, ponds and more! Come find out!

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

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It is one of the most emblematic and most visited pedestrian walks on the island of Madeira. An authentic gift for our senses. Along the trail enjoy centurial laurel and heather beyond its unforgettable waterfalls and fountains, 25 in all respects living up to its name. The use of a walking stick, proper footwear and water is recommended.

Inclusions: Certified Guide

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This tour is a private tour with max. 4pax. (Coronavirus update: we are a ''Clean and Safe'' company, respecting all the hygienic and personal protection measures according to the Portuguese Official Tourism Office). It has a duration of 8 hours and you get to know all the island. We do a trip passing in all the major points of the island. Cabo Girao Viewpoint, Poncha da Serra de Agua, Funchal,  Camara de Lobos, Santana, Natural Swimming Pools Porto Moniz, Pico Areeiro and much more. You also can customize the tour. The price includes insurance, qualified and friendly guide. Free picnic and transport.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Snacks, Bottled water, Beverages, Light refreshments

Exclusions: Lunch

Once known as the Pearl of the Atlantic, there will always be reasons to maintain its designation. Amid belvederes, gardens and various high altitude peaks, Madeira is the ideal destination for a family holiday or a short trip for two.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, WiFi on board

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The walk takes place in the middle of the Rabaçal valley, one of our most prized nature attractions in the Madeiran Laurissilva forest, the largest laurel forest in the world! ​Possibly the most underrated hike on the island, away from the big crowds and a must do for all nature and Madeira Lovers! The hike is a moderate, 15km walk, including a fair amount of steps to overcome as well as a tunnel, flat and spacious.​ It takes approximately 4:30 hours to complete ranging in altitudes of 900m to 1290m above sea level. We are one of the smaller operators on the island and all our hikes are in small groups of 7 persons maximum. This creates a more intimate setting where everybody can hear the guide and feel more involved in the experience. We take our time and personalise the experience according to the day, the weather and group dynamic and we are very attentive to our clients photography needs. Nobody regrets booking with us.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Professional Mountain Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

On this tour we leave Funchal in the direction of Poiso with an altitude of 1412m and then climb through the mountains to Pico do Arieiro at a height of 1818m. This is one of the most beautiful places with breathtaking views of the island of Madeira. We stay here for a while and walk a little. We then descend to Ribeiro Frio where we are in the Laurissilva Forest and we visit the trout nursery. We continue our adventure along old paths passing Cedro Gordo and Cruzinhas until we reach the Village de Santana where we will visit the typical straw houses (Colmo). After this stop we descend to the village of Faial with amazing views down to the sea and then continue towards Ponta de São Lourenço in the east of Madeira. This part of the Island is much drier and arid, but with a unique beauty due to its cliffs and colors. Tour is flexible can be changed because of weather or roads, we look for the best weather conditions for u.

Inclusions: On this tour includes a small walk, and if the weather it's good we stop for swimming.

Exclusions: For those who want lunch we stop in a typical restaurant

Beeing with a small company like us, we asure our groups are also small (6 or 8 pax MAX), and our routes personalised and suporting small local economy. Avoid the hudge jeep convoys and tasteless tours, and go with a local in our cool army UMM open top jeep, in a calm relaxed laidback trip driving trought the old roads and offroads, Visit the 3rd  highest peak of Madeira pico do areeiro at 1818mts altitude, going local with a local for the best landscapes drinks and food in Santana were the tradicional houses are, and from there we will walk about 2km (30 min) on a levada. Stops for poncha and other island specials are also a must ;)

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in hotels in Funchal and Caniço, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off outside the free areas of Funchal and Caniço, Port pickup and drop-off is available - please ask

South Tour begins in the city of Ribeira Brava, known for the charms of its wild stream. Then we carry on towards Ponta do Sol this beautiful and cultural village where we visit the downtown as well as it's harbor and we can see where the sea in the winter goes over a Bar next to the Bay. Advancing on the route, we will go to visit the Madalena do Mar Harbor for nice Pictures and see some fisherman houses until we arrive to Calheta, a place known for his artificial sand beach and production of Sugar Cane Rum. We carry on towards the mountains of Prazeres where we can visit a Farm Animal Center and try its awarded jelly flavors (fee applies) Continuing we go to Paul do Mar through amazing old roads with old tunnels open by the men.

Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Farm Animal Admission Ticket