Madeira Islands: 6 Days / 5 Nights

This 6-day Madeira trip offers a perfect mix of cultural exploration, scenic beauty and relaxation. 

• Explore Funchal’s historic center, including Avenida Arriaga, Palácio de São Lourenço, and Sé do Funchal.
• Visit Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, and the scenic Fajã dos Padres.
• Hike the Levada do Risco and visit natural wonders like the Lagoa do Fanal and Porto Moniz’s natural pools.
• Discover the traditional houses of Santana, the vineyards of São Jorge, and the breathtaking views from Ponta do Pargo.
• Take a day trip to Porto Santo Island, visiting Vila Baleira and its stunning beaches.

This 6-day Madeira trip offers a perfect mix of cultural exploration, scenic beauty and relaxation. Start your trip in Funchal, where you will explore the city’s historic center and take a cable car to Monte to visit the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. Go down to Funchal on a traditional wicker toboggan and relax in the Barreirinha bathing complex. The next day, visit Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão, one of the highest cliffs in Europe. Take the cable car to Fajã dos Padres for a beach break, then continue to Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol. Visit the Anjos waterfall and the picturesque village of Paúl do Mar before heading to the Ponta do Pargo lighthouse. Enjoy a panoramic walk along Levada do Risco, followed by visits to the volcanic caves of São Vicente and the natural pools of Seixal. Continue your trip with visits to the Fanal forest and the famous Porto Moniz swimming pools. The next day, explore Ponta Delgada, São Jorge and Santana, where you will discover traditional thatched houses and stunning viewpoints. On day 5, take a ferry to Porto Santo Island, where you can explore Vila Baleira, visit the Casa Museu Cristóvão Colombo and relax on the island’s golden beaches. The last day offers free time in Funchal to do last minute shopping or relax before your departure transfer.

Day 1: Funchal and Monte

• • Morning: Explore the historic center of Funchal, including Avenida Arriaga, Palácio de São Lourenço and Sé do Funchal. • Afternoon: Lunch at a local restaurant. Take the cable car to Monte, visit the Monte Palace Tropical Garden and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Monte. Return to Funchal in traditional basket cars. • Evening: Swim at the Barreirinha bathing complex. Suggested dinner in Zona Velha. Accommodation in Funchal.

Day 2: Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão & Ponta do Pargo

• • Morning: Visit to Câmara de Lobos, including the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, and views of the Cabo Girão Skywalk. • Afternoon: Take the Fajã dos Padres cable car, visit the beach and explore Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol. Visit the Anjos waterfall and Paúl do Mar before heading to the Ponta do Mar lighthouse Snapper. • Night: Return to Funchal for the night.

Day 3: Levada do Risco and Porto Moniz

• • Morning: Walk on Levada do Risco (9 km, 3.5 hours). Visit to São Vicente, including Capelinha and the volcanic caves. Lunch in Seixal and swimming in the natural pools. • Afternoon: Visit to Ribeira da Janela, Mata do Fanal and Lagoa do Fanal. Stop at the Santa viewpoint before arriving in Porto Moniz. • Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant, such as Conchinha. Overnight in Porto Moniz.

Day 4: Ponta Delgada, São Jorge & Santana

• • Morning: Visit Ponta Delgada, including the Church of Senhor Bom Jesus and the São Jorge sugar cane ruins. • Afternoon: Explore the traditional houses of Santana, visit the Miradouro do Guindaste and have lunch at a local restaurant such as Marcel’s Bistro. Visit Miradouro do Curtado to see Faial and Penha D’Águia. • Evening: Return to Funchal for free time and overnight stay.

Day 5: Porto Santo Island

• • Morning: Ferry from Funchal to Porto Santo (2 hours and 15 minutes). • Afternoon: Explore Vila Baleira, visit the Cristóvão Colombo House Museum and relax on Porto Santo Beach. Optionally, visit Porto Santo Golf. • Night: Return by ferry to Funchal to spend the night.

Day 6: Funchal

• • Full day: Free day in Funchal for shopping or relaxation. • Night: Transfer to your return flight.

• Infant seats available

• Vila Baleira Funchal, Estrada Monumental, Funchal, Portugal
• Funchal Cathedral, Rua do Aljube, Funchal, Sé, Portugal
• Complexo Balnear da Barreirinha, Rua de Santa Maria, Funchal, Portugal
• Zona Velha, Rua de Santa Maria, Funchal, Portugal
• Anjos Waterfall, Caminho das Fontes, Ponta do Sol, Portugal
• Miradouro do Guindaste, Estrada do Guindaste, Portugal
• Penha d'Águia, Rua do Vale da Ajuda, Funchal, Portugal
• Avenida Arriaga, Rua do Gorgulho, Funchal, Portugal
• PR6 Levada das 25 Fontes / Levada do Risco, ER110, Portugal
• Porto Santo Golfe, Vila Baleira, Portugal
• Palácio de São Lourenço, Avenida Zarco, Funchal, Portugal
• Cable Car Monte - Funchal (Promenade), Funchal, Portugal
• Monte Palace Tropical Garden, Caminho do Monte, Funchal, Portugal
• Casa de Cristóvão Colombo, Vila Baleira, Portugal
• Praia da Ribeira Brava, Ribeira Brava, Portugal
• Miradouro do Curtado, ER103, Faial, Portugal
• Fajã dos Padres, Estrada Padre António Dinis Henrique, Quinta Grande, Portugal
• São Vicente Caves, Sao Vicente, Portugal
• Ribeira da janela, Ribeira da Janela, Portugal
• Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora do Monte / Santuário de Nossa Senhora do Monte, Rampa da Sacristia, Funchal, Portugal
• Cabo Girão Skywalk, Estrada do Cabo Girão, Câmara de Lobos, Portugal
• Ponta do Sol Beach, Ponta do Sol, Portugal
• Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Rua Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Câmara de Lobos, Portugal

Cancellations & Refunds

Flexible and Family-friendly Policy

In case the reservation is rescheduled to a later date, the amount already paid is guaranteed but also the rescheduling of the reservation will not have any additional cost.

In case of cancellations made up to 24 hours before the starting time of the Van Tour, a refund of 100% of the amount paid is guaranteed.

In case of no-show or cancellation made less than 24 hours before the starting time of the Van Tour, there will be no refund.

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Liability Insurance, Vehicle Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Workers Accident Insurance.

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Not wheelchair accessible. 
The tours are subject to local traffic, visit schedules and other external factors.
Specific nutritional or dietary food restrictions must be informed in advance.
Infant seats are available on request. Please advise in advance.