Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Santana
Santana- Start point
- Trav.Rego 10, 9050-018 Funchal, Portugal (Hotel do Carmo, Hotel reception, 19:30)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Explore Santana village
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Santana - Day 2
Santana - Porto da Cruz
Santana - Porto da Cruz- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana)
Included Activities
- Levada walk along Vereda do Larano to Boca do Risco
- Cliff-top walk from Boca do Risco to Porto da Cruz
- Scenic drive through farmland
- Minibus transfer to and from walk starting point
Optional Activities
- Sugar cane factory tasting
- Rum distillery tasting
Landmarks Boca do Risco Porto da Cruz - Day 3
Boaventura - Porto Moniz
Boaventura - Porto Moniz- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Euro Moniz)
Included Activities
- Walk through UNESCO-listed Laurisilva Forest
- Levada dos Tornos walk to Faja do Penedo
- Scenic minibus drive to Porto Moniz
- Viewing of Porto Moniz volcanic rock pools
Optional Activities
- Swimming in Porto Moniz rock pools
Landmarks Laurisilva Forest Faja do Penedo Porto Moniz - Day 4
Rabàçal - Risco Waterfall
Rabàçal - Risco Waterfall- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at House of Rabàçal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Euro Moniz)
Included Activities
- Levada do Alecrim walk from Rabàçal
- Visit to Lagoa do Vento river basin
- Laurisilva forest walk to House of Rabàçal
- Lunch at House of Rabàçal
- Levada do Risco to Risco Waterfall
- Walk through Tunel dos Cavaleiros
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lagoa do Vento
Landmarks Rabàçal Lagoa do Vento Risco Waterfall Tunel dos Cavaleiros Calheta - Day 5
Ponta do Vigia - Funchal
Ponta do Vigia - Funchal- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ocean Gardens Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ponta do Vigia lighthouse
- Museum viewing at Ponta do Vigia lighthouse
- Levada Nova walk from Lombada to Ribeira Brava
- Scenic minibus drive to Funchal
- Stop at Miradouro do Tanque
Optional Activities
- Refreshments at Ribeira Brava
Landmarks Ponta do Vigia Ponta do Vigia Lighthouse Lombada Ribeira Brava Miradouro do Tanque Funchal - Day 6
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ocean Gardens Hotel)
Included Activities
- Option for guided orientation walk of Funchal with Tour Leader (approximately 1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of old town streets and Rua de Santa Maria
- Visit Mercado dos Lavradores (farmers market)
- Visit Madeiran embroidery workshop
- Wine tasting at Blandy's Wine Lodge
- Half-day cruise for whale and dolphin watching
- Exploration of botanical gardens
- Afternoon tea at Reids Palace Hotel
- Cable car ride to tropical gardens at Monte
Landmarks Rua de Santa Maria Mercado dos Lavradores Blandy's Wine Lodge Reids Palace Hotel Monte - Day 7
Pico Ruivo
Pico Ruivo- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ocean Gardens Hotel)
Included Activities
- Hike from Pico do Areerio to Pico Ruivo
Landmarks Pico do Areerio Pico Ruivo - Day 8
Funchal
Funchal- End point
- Trav.Rego 10, 9050-018 Funchal, Portugal (Hotel do Carmo, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
