Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Santana
Santana- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant featuring fresh seafood dishes such as tuna with fried maize or black scabbard with fried banana
Landmarks Santana - Day 2
Santana
Santana- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana)
Included Activities
- Guided walk along Vereda do Larano levada to Porto da Cruz via Boca do Risco (12 kilometres/7.45 miles)
Optional Activities
- Rum tasting at sugar cane factory and rum distillery
Landmarks Boca do Risco Porto da Cruz - Day 3
Santana - Porto Moniz
Santana - Porto Moniz- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Euro Moniz)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through UNESCO-listed Laurisilva Forest via Levada dos Tornos to Faja do Penedo (13 kilometres/8 miles)
- Scenic drive along north coast to Porto Moniz
Optional Activities
- Swimming or soaking in Porto Moniz rock pools (weather dependent)
Landmarks Laurisilva Forest Faja do Penedo Porto Moniz - Day 4
Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at House of Rabaçal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Euro Moniz)
Included Activities
- Guided walk along Levada do Alecrim from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall via Lagoa do Vento and Tunel dos Cavaleiros (12 kilometres/7.5 miles)
- Lunch at House of Rabaçal
Optional Activities
- Swimming at Lagoa do Vento
Landmarks Levada do Alecrim Lagoa do Vento Risco Waterfall Tunel dos Cavaleiros - Day 5
Ponta do Vigia - Funchal
Ponta do Vigia - Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ocean Gardens Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ponta do Vigia lighthouse and museum (westernmost tip of island)
- Walk Levada Nova from Lombada to Ribeira Brava (10 kilometres/6.2 miles)
Landmarks Ponta do Vigia Levada Nova Ribeira Brava Miradouro do Tanque Funchal - Day 6
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ocean Gardens Hotel)
Included Activities
- Optional guided orientation walk of Funchal (1 hour)
Optional Activities
- Guided orientation walk of Funchal with Tour Leader
- Self-guided exploration of old town, Rua de Santa Maria, Mercado dos Lavradores (farmers market), Madeiran embroidery workshop
- Visit Blandy's Wine Lodge for Madeiran wine tasting (produced on island since 17th century)
- Half-day whale and dolphin watching cruise
- Explore botanic gardens and afternoon tea at Reids Palace Hotel
- Cable car to tropical gardens at Monte
Landmarks Funchal Rua de Santa Maria Mercado dos Lavradores Blandy's Wine Lodge Reids Palace Hotel Monte - Day 7
Funchal - Pico do Areeiro
Funchal - Pico do Areeiro- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ocean Gardens Hotel)
Included Activities
- Walk to Pico do Areeiro (Madeira's third highest point)
Landmarks Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo - Day 8
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Funchal
