What to do and see in Calheta, Madeira Islands: The Best Tours

Discover an amazing part of Madeira Island on this full-day tour. Explore the Craters of Fire in a 4x4 by taking old roads to southwest of Campanário. Enjoy a thrilling ride through the wilderness to discover uncharted parts of the island.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 4x4 tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch - optional 3 course meal for €12.00, pick up in this areas extra fee - €5.00 p/p - Santo da Serra, Machico, Santa Cruz, Camacha, Jardim da Serra, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, pick up in this areas extra fee - €10.00 p/p - Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Santana, Ponta Delgada, Porto Moniz, Ponta do Pargo, Prazeres, pick up at the cruise dock extra fee - €5.00 per person

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: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This is a tour for those looking to be more intimate. Ideal for families or romantic getaways. The possibilities are endless and we will do our very best to provide you with an experience you will never forget and always cherish. Whether it's to celebrate or purely to have the attention all to yourselves, there is no better way to explore the island than with a passionate guide and a Land Rover. We are absolutely flexible, we can avoid bad weather easily (95 percent of the time) ​We can do walks, forests, mountains, swimming in rock pools, bars, restaurants, and much more! We have the vehicle, driving skills and creativity to take you to places on the island you never thought existed!

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-up and drop off, Comfortable, closed top Land Rover Discovery perfect for all weather conditions, Qualified fun, friendly and informative guide and driver, Relaxed, no "time schedule" attitude

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pick up fees (outside of Funchal)

We are one of the smaller operators on the island, known for thinking out of the box and paying special attention to all the little details. 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 guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

The south west Madeira half day tour begins in Prazeres. Here we have a huge rocky scene that is typical Madeira, here we visit the Farm Animal and try its famous Jellies. We go through Paul do Mar until we get to the Fajã da Ovelha. This site surprises for its magnificent and quiet giving feeling that we are the only local residents. To conclude this itinerary, we have the lighthouse of Ponta do Pargo, situated 312 meters high where you can see breathtaking views of the ocean and the roughness of the landscape.

Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Hotel/Port/Apartment pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI onboard

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Fee entrance to Farm Animal Center

You will have the opportunity to see our beautiful coast and we will probably meet some dolphins on the way to Fajã dos Padres! Fajã dos Padres is an organic farm where you can visit, taste some organic fruits or just swim! Join us and visit Fajã dos Padres by sea!

Inclusions: Use of lifejackets

Exclusions:

This tour begins in Porto Moniz at 09:00 a.m, proceeding to a viewpoint with a superb view to the village of Porto Moniz, famous for its natural pools. We start offroad towards Levada Ribeira da Janela. This is an excellent levada that has its beginning in Lamaceiros, Porto Moniz. Along its 5 km, the levada takes you to the interior of this unique valley of Ribeira da Janela. Along the way there are several tunnels that make this a different experience. The ground inside the tunnel can be slippery and there can be some water falling from the rocks. After finishing Levada Ribeira da Janela, we go back to Lamaceiros and stop in a typical Madeira Restaurant for lunch (foods and drinks not included) In the afternoon, we go to Calhau das Achadas viewpoint. Then we go to Capela da Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte - Cabo. The next stop is in Ponta de Pargo Light House. We return to Fonte do Bispo in off road, returning after to your hotel.

Inclusions: WiFi on board

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch

Hidden between the valleys of the North of Madeira Island there is a sea level small piece of land that stays in the memory of everyone who visits it. Historically this was an agriculture area. Wine was its most important product and everything was done using traditional tools and methods. Nowadays this is a protected area. No electricity grid and almost no cell service. This is a great place to walk, relax and enjoy the view. This tour begins in Porto Moniz at 09:00 and we head towards the Calhau das Achadas da Cruz. We return to The Feira do Gado Picnic Park. In afternoon we go to Paul da Serra to see several viewpoints. The next stop is Ponta de Pargo Light House. After that we visit the Garganta Funda Viewpoint and continue to Pico Vermelho Viewpoint, stands on a cliff, 420 metres above sea level with a beautiful view to Atlantic Ocean. Then we go offroad to to Capela da Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte - Cabo, returning after to your hotel.

Inclusions: WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast

Calheta is a town on the west side of Madeira, famous for its warm climate, exotic vegetation, lakes & waterfalls, deep valleys & mountains and also home for some of the best walking trails and Levada walks in Madeira. It's trully a unique experience where I'll introduce you to my favourite places on the island.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Walking stick

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

The Lagoa do Vento is a river basin formed by the water which fall from the top of the cliff, coming from the Ribeira do Lajeado and moving towards the waterfall (or cascade) of Risco. This tour begins in Porto Moniz at 09:00. We go to Rabaçal and we start Vereda da Lagoa do Vento, in a two-hour walk and we arrived at Wind Lagoon and Waterfalls. The existence of several water streams, derived from small branches of the main creeks of the area, demands the walker to be the extremely careful during its crossing. However, as it is a transitional area between the heath and the Laurel Forest, classified as Natural World Heritage by UNESCO since December 1999. When we finish the walk we stop to have lunch in Rabaçal. In the afternoon, we go down the off road to Estrela da Calhea and Prazeres village, following to Ponta de Pargo Light House. We later visit the amazing viewpoint called the Garganta Funda Viewpoint. Then we go offroad to Capela da Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte - Cabo

Inclusions: WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast