Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Madeira Airport to Boaventura
Madeira Airport to Boaventura- Start point
- Partidas / Departures, FNC Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9200-201, Portugal (Pick up at Madeira International Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Solar Boaventura)
Optional Activities
- Visit Quinta do Santo da Serra to see Madeira vegetation, flowers, plants, and stables
- Explore Machico bay and walk along the seafront
- Swimming at the sand beach in Machico bay (weather permitting)
Landmarks Quinta do Santo da Serra Machico Bay - Day 2
Boaventura
Boaventura- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Solar Boaventura)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Hike to Pico do Areeiro (third highest peak)
- Hike to Balcões (approximately 1 hour) for mountain views
Landmarks Pico do Areeiro Laurissilva Forest Ribeiro Frio Balcões - Day 3
Boaventura
Boaventura- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Solar Boaventura)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Faial and explore the village of Santana
- Meal at local restaurants (fresh fish or other sea specialities)
Landmarks Santana - Day 4
Boaventura
Boaventura- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Solar Boaventura)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Stop to see waterfalls along the coastline
- Visit São Vicente
- Visit Encumeada Pass for island views
- Experience local gastronomy and local people's hospitality
Landmarks São Vicente Encumeada Pass - Day 5
Boaventura - Ponta do Sol - Funchal
Boaventura - Ponta do Sol - Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Ocean Gardens)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Veu da Noiva (The Bride's Veil) waterfall
- Swim in natural volcanic swimming pools at Porto Moniz
- Try arroz de Lapas (limpet's rice) at local restaurants in Porto Moniz
- Visit Paul da Serra Plateau
- Explore Calheta village
- Swim at Ponta do Sol cobbled stone beach
- Snorkel in the sea at Ponta do Sol
Landmarks Veu da Noiva Waterfall Porto Moniz Volcanic Swimming Pools Paul da Serra Plateau Calheta Ponta do Sol - Day 6
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Ocean Gardens)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Drive to Jardim do Mar village
- Visit Paul do Mar fishing village
- Drive to Prazeres
- Experience local gastronomy
Landmarks Jardim do Mar Paul do Mar Prazeres - Day 7
Funchal
Funchal- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Ocean Gardens)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit blooming vineyards and banana plantations
- Walk through Ribeira Brava village
- Hike to Cabo Girão (second highest sea cliff in the world)
Landmarks Ribeira Brava Cabo Girão Campanaário Quinta Grande Câmara de Lobos - Day 8
Funchal to Madeira Airport
Funchal to Madeira Airport- End point
- Partidas / Departures, FNC Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9200-201, Portugal (Drop off at Madeira International Airport)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
