Sightseeing
The
very best Madeira has to offer at naturally low prices!
Madeira is synonymous with healthy fresh air and amazing landscape. Come
on a number of special excursions that will set your pulse racing and
camera clicking. We offer different choices of sightseeing for every day
of the week.
Take your pick of the wide range of choices and book your tour instantly!
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Levada
Tours
The best way to get in touch with nature is to join us on a Levada along
the winding irrigation channels of the island.
Half Day Levada Leisure Walks:
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24,50 Euros |
Full Day Levada Leisure Walks:
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36,00 Euros |
Full Day Mountain Leisure Walks:
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36,00 Euros |
Full Day Trekking Walks (available to groups of 6 +):
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36,00 Euros |
Children 2 - 12:
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Half Day: €14,00 Ful lDay: €22,00 |
| Picnic on request: |
8,00 Euros |
Prices include:
• Transfer to and from your hotel
• Morning and afternoon drinks
• Officially certified mountain
guides
• Officially certified tourism
driver
• Small groups of up to 6 people
• Insurance in vehicle
• Insurance on Walk
• If required, extra waterproofs,
backpacks, torches, & walking sticks are available
• Picnic available on request
Or contact
Nature Meetings: 
Daily
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The
Golden Island of Porto Santo (Full Day – Morning Departure*)
Porto Santo is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, 27miles Norh East of Madeira.
The local ferry “Lobo Marinho” will take you to Porto Santo in approximately
2,5 hours each way. Upon arrival in Porto Santo, transfer is available from
Porto de Abrigo to Hotel Torre Praia.
* except friday
Price On Request
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Nau Santa Maria – Sailing Trip (Half Day – Morning or Afternoon Departure)
Enjoy either a morning or afternoon sail on board the Santa Maria – an exact
replica (from information available) of Christopher Columbus’s caravel. This
wholly wooden vessel was lovingly built at Camara de Lobos and to be aboard
experiencing three-masts with sails out in the wind, its truly amazing. During
good weather it is possible to swim from the ship and during the season
dolphins, whales and flying fish may be seen.
26.00 Euro
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Helicopter
Tours
Along the North Coast, Funchal Bay, East or west of the island and many
others.
Monday
• Santana Theme Park (Half Day - Morning Departure)
The Theme Park of Madeira comprises an area of 7 Hectares, where visitors of all ages will be able to learn about the History of Madeira and Porto Santo and become familiar with its cuklture. The sheer splendour of the landscape and force of nature will astound and move you
39.50 Euro
Tuesday
• Evening with Folklore (Half-Day – Evening Departure)
We are delighted to invite you to a typical Madeira restaurant, to experience
the local cuisine and the traditional warm-hearted hospitality. The restaurant
is just outside Funchal (in an upwards direction of course!)
During the traditional dinner of “Espetada” you will be entertained by fado
singers and local folklore dancers – lessons supplied free of charge! This is
an informal evening where you can enjoy good food and company.
33.00 Euro
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Wednesday
• Taste of Madeira - West Island Tour (Full Day - Morning Departure)
This tour gives you the opportunity to view some of the spectacular scenery
for which Madeira is renowned. Passing by the picturesque village of Câmara
de Lobos, once painted by Sir Winston Churchill during his stay in Madeira,
we continue past the vineyards to Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe.
The tour then continues to São Vicente via Encumeada, where the north coast
offers breathtaking views of the sea against the scarped landscape. After a
three-course meal in Porto Moniz, the road forks inland to climb up to Paul
da Serra, a magnificent plateau about 1600m above sea level. Then down to
Ponta do Sol and along the south coast to Ribeira Brava, a pleasant seaside
village, before returning to Funchal.
45.00 Euro
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Thursday
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Palheiro Gardens & Levada walk (Half-Day – Afternoon Departure)
Madeira is famed for its beautiful flowers and this tour will give you a glimpse
of some of the vegetation of Madeira. The gardens of Quinta do Palheiro,
currently owned by the Blandy family, were originally laid out in the 18th century.
Some of the original themed gardens have survived to the present day, plus
new plants have been introduced, making the gardens even more fascinating.
On leaving the gardens, we set off to join one of Madeira’s levadas. These
are man-made irrigations channels (similar to miniature canals) which feed the
water from the mountains to the plantations and houses below. Enjoy a pleasant
walk, with lovely views and fresh, clean mountain air. Comfortable clothing
and adequate footwear is advisable for the 1 hour walk.
30.50 Euro
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Friday
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Touch of Madeira – East Island Tour (Full day - Morning Departure)
Out towards the central mountain range, the road leads to Pico do Arieiro,
the third highest peak of the island, which offers magnificent views on a clear
day. Then to Ribeiro Frio, where you can visit the trout hatchery and enjoy
a short leisurely walk to Balcões. Descend through Faial to the village of
Santana, famous for the traditional houses with thatched roofs and densely
planted vineyards. Here you are offered the opportunity to visit the vineyards
of “Quinta do Furão”, where a three course lunch will be served. The afternoon
takes you past Porto da Cruz and up to Portela for wonderful views of the
island, then off to visit the village of Machico, the original capital of the island,
hidden in the bay and stretching out over the hillsides, before your return to
Funchal.
49.00 Euro
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Saturday
• Best of Madeira - Nuns’s Valley & Monte (Half-Day – Afternoon Departure)
See Funchal from the air and experience the wonderful views all the way up
to Monte by cable car. At Monte you may visit the twin-towered Church of
Our Lady of Monte; inside lies the tomb of the last Austro-Hungarian Emperor,
who died in exile whilst in Madeira in 1922. For those who would like to
experience one of the ancient means of transport in Madeira, you can try the
famous toboggan ride. The tour then continues to Eira do Serrado from
where you have incredible views over Curral das Freiras - “Nun’s Valley”, a
small village situated deep in a extinct crater not far from the highest peak of
Madeira. Enjoy tasting a local speciality of the area called Ginja before returning
to Funchal..
29.50 Euro
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Helicopter
Tours
Along the North Coast, Funchal Bay, East or west of the island and many
others.
Note (for all tour except daily tour)
- Comfortable clothing and adequate walking footwear is recommended for all excursions.
- Children between the ages of 2-12 yr. have a reduction of 50%.
- A minimum of 4 participants per excursion is required for its operation.
- The travel agency reserves the right to choose the type of transportation according to number of participants. Insurance as required by Portuguese law.
- Excursions may be cancelled or altered due to weather conditions or events beyond
- Supplement: For guests staying in Caniço: €5,00 and Machico € 6,50
- Cancellations less than 24hours prior to departure will not be refunded.
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