Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Santana
Santana- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana), Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant featuring fresh seafood dishes such as tuna with fried maize or black scabbard with fried banana
Landmarks Santana - Day 2
Levada Walk - Porto da Cruz
Levada Walk - Porto da Cruz- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana), Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk following Levada irrigation canal through agricultural and forested landscape to Boca do Risco viewpoint
- Cliff-top walk with panoramic views and wildlife spotting
Optional Activities
- Dark rum tasting at sugar cane factory and rum distillery
Landmarks Boca do Risco Porto da Cruz - Day 3
Levada Walk - Porto Moniz
Levada Walk - Porto Moniz- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Euro Moniz), Hotel 3* (Hotel Euro Moniz (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walk from Boaventura through Laurel Forest and Levada dos Tornos to the coast
- Scenic minibus journey along north coast to Porto Moniz
Optional Activities
- Swim or soak in Porto Moniz volcanic rock pools (weather dependent)
- Alternative walks available if weather unfavourable: Caminho da Entrosa coastal walk or Caldeira Verde Lavada walk
Landmarks Boaventura Laurel Forest Porto Moniz - Day 4
Rabacal - Risco Waterfall
Rabacal - Risco Waterfall- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at House of Rabacal)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel do Carmo, Funchal (or similar))
Included Activities
- Levada do Alecrim walk from Rabacal
- Lagoa do Vento viewing and swimming opportunity
- Laurel Forest walk to House of Rabacal
- Lunch at House of Rabacal
- Levada do Risco walk to waterfall
- Tunel dos Cavaleiros walk
- New Year's Eve fireworks viewing from hotel rooftop terrace
Optional Activities
- Three-course dinner at hotel (must be arranged with tour leader at beginning of trip)
Landmarks Levada do Alecrim Lagoa do Vento Ribeira da Janela Laurel Forest House of Rabacal Levada do Risco Risco Waterfall Tunel dos Cavaleiros Calheta Valley Funchal - Day 5
Ribeira Brava - Levada Nova Valley - Funchal
Ribeira Brava - Levada Nova Valley - Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel do Carmo, Funchal (or similar))
Included Activities
- Levada Nova walk (10 kilometres/6.21 miles, approximately 4 hours)
- Transfer to Ribeira Brava viewpoint
- Levada Nova valley walk with coastal and village views
Optional Activities
- Refreshment stop in Ribeira Brava
Landmarks Ribeira Brava Levada Nova Miradouro do Tanque Funchal Hotel Ocean Gardens - Day 6
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel do Carmo, Funchal (or similar))
Included Activities
- Optional guided orientation walk of Funchal (one hour with tour leader)
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Funchal old town
- Mercado dos Lavradores (farmers market) visit
- Madeiran embroidery workshop visit
- Blandy's Wine Lodge tour and Madeiran wine tasting (tours depart at various times: first at 10:30, last at 16:30)
- Botanical Gardens visit (20 minutes by bus)
- Cable car to Monte Tropical Gardens
- Half-day whale watching and dolphin spotting catamaran cruise
- Tea at Reids Palace Hotel
- Strolling through botanic gardens
Landmarks Funchal old town Rua de Santa Maria Mercado dos Lavradores Blandy's Wine Lodge Botanical Gardens Monte Tropical Gardens Reids Palace Hotel - Day 7
Pico Ruivo Peak Walk
Pico Ruivo Peak Walk- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel do Carmo, Funchal (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hike to Pico Ruivo peak with panoramic island views
Landmarks Pico Ruivo Pico do Areeiro - Day 8
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
