Is travel insurance necessary for this trip?

While travel insurance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for coverage during your trip.

Is it possible to extend the tour beyond the advertised days?

Yes, you can extend your tour subject to availability, which may incur an extra cost.

Can I pick up my rental car at the airport?

Yes, the car can be picked up from the rental desk at the airport upon your arrival.

What types of vehicles are available for the rental?

Vehicles can be either automatic or standard, depending on availability.

How can I confirm the price for my booking?

You’ll receive a proposal that outlines the final costs, and you can confirm by clicking the booking link.

Can activity reviews influence my booking decisions?

Yes, feedback from previous travelers can help you decide which activities to include in your package.

When will I receive confirmation of my booking?

Confirmation will be sent to you once the booking process is completed and all details are confirmed.

Can I book this package close to the departure date?

To secure the rates and hotel allocation, we recommend making your booking 2-3 weeks in advance.

What is included in the accommodation package?

The accommodation package includes hotel stays and car rental but cannot be booked separately.

What should I do if I need assistance during the trip?

For support during your trip, keep the contact information provided in your booking document handy.

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Discover Madeira, Self-drive

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Start and end in Madeira Island

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The hotels were very good. The only improvement would be either to include GPS in the rental car or a proper detailed map.
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Gold Operator: Destination Services Portugal
Road Trip & Self-Drive: Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Madeira Airport to Boaventura
Start point
Partidas / Departures, FNC Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9200-201, Portugal (Pick up at Madeira International Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Solar Boaventura)
Optional Activities
- Visit Quinta do Santo da Serra and view Madeira vegetation and flower varieties
- Visit the stables at Quinta do Santo da Serra
- Explore Machico seafront and enjoy views over the sea and island
- Swimming in the small sand beach at Machico bay (weather permitting)
Landmarks
Quinta do Santo da Serra
Machico
Day 2
Boaventura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Solar Boaventura)
Included Activities
- Drive through Santo da Serra, Poiso, Ribeiro Frio, and Faial
- Explore Laurissilva forest
- Visit Ribeiro Frio trout hatchery
Optional Activities
- Hike up to Pico do Areeiro (third highest peak)
- Hiking to Balcões viewpoint (one hour hike)
Landmarks
Pico do Areeiro
Laurissilva Forest
Ribeiro Frio
Balcões
Day 3
Boaventura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Solar Boaventura)
Included Activities
- Drive through Faial
- Explore Santana village
Optional Activities
- Meal at local restaurants in Santana
- View coastline from Santana
Landmarks
Faial
Santana
Day 4
Boaventura
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Solar Boaventura)
Included Activities
- Drive through local countryside
- View waterfalls along coastline
- Visit São Vicente
- Visit Encumeada Pass
Optional Activities
- Dine at local restaurants to experience local gastronomy
Landmarks
São Vicente
Encumeada Pass
Day 5
Boaventura - Ponta do Sol - Funchal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Ocean Gardens)
Included Activities
- Drive from Boaventura to Ponta do Sol
- Visit Veu da Noiva waterfall
- Visit Porto Moniz natural volcanic swimming pools
- Pass through Paul da Serra Plateau
- Drive through Calheta village
- Visit Ponta do Sol cobbled stone beach
Optional Activities
- Dining at Porto Moniz restaurants for arroz de Lapas speciality
- Swimming in sea at Ponta do Sol
- Snorkeling at Ponta do Sol
Landmarks
Veu da Noiva
Porto Moniz
Paul da Serra Plateau
Calheta
Ponta do Sol
Day 6
Funchal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Ocean Gardens)
Optional Activities
- Drive to Jardim do Mar village
- Drive to Paul do Mar village
- Drive to Prazeres
- Dining at local restaurants for fresh local gastronomy
Landmarks
Jardim do Mar
Paul do Mar
Prazeres
Day 7
Funchal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Ocean Gardens)
Included Activities
- Visit vineyards and banana trees
- Explore Ribeira Brava village
- Hike to Cabo Girão sea cliff
- Visit Câmara de Lobos fishing village
Landmarks
Ribeira Brava
Cabo Girão
Campanário
Quinta Grande
Câmara de Lobos
Day 8
Funchal to Madeira Airport
End point
Partidas / Departures, FNC Airport, Santa Cruz, Madeira 9200-201, Portugal (Drop off at Madeira International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Quinta do Santo da Serra
Machico

Landmarks
Pico do Areeiro
Laurissilva Forest
Ribeiro Frio
Balcões

Landmarks
Faial
Santana

Landmarks
São Vicente
Encumeada Pass

Landmarks
Veu da Noiva
Porto Moniz
Paul da Serra Plateau
Calheta
Ponta do Sol

Landmarks
Jardim do Mar
Paul do Mar
Prazeres

Landmarks
Ribeira Brava
Cabo Girão
Campanário
Quinta Grande
Câmara de Lobos

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Guide
Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Solar Boaventura
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4
Hotel Ocean Gardens
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Days 5, 6, 7

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Destination Services Portugal

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Rating: 4(49 reviews)
Response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 100%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
2.0
Transport
3.0
Guide
2.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.0

Michael
April 4th, 2024
The hotels were very good. The car rental was a little inconvenient as it was offsite from the airport. The only...
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Traveled in March 2024
Reply from: Destination Services Portugal
Dear Michael, Thank you for your feedback, your opinion is very important to us. See you soon! DS Portugal Team
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Is travel insurance necessary for this trip?
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- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written February 2025
  While travel insurance is not mandatory, it is highly recommended for coverage during your trip.
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Danièle
Asked on December 13th, 2024
Is it possible to extend the tour beyond the advertised days?
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Kim
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Can I pick up my rental car at the airport?
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- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written December 2024
  Yes, the car can be picked up from the rental desk at the airport upon your arrival.
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Sophie
Asked on December 11th, 2024
What types of vehicles are available for the rental?
Transport
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written December 2024
  Vehicles can be either automatic or standard, depending on availability.
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Ruth
Asked on December 10th, 2024
How can I confirm the price for my booking?
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- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written December 2024
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Jenna
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Can activity reviews influence my booking decisions?
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- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written November 2024
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Ana
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When will I receive confirmation of my booking?
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- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written July 2024
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Daniela
Asked on June 17th, 2024
Can I book this package close to the departure date?
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- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written June 2024
  To secure the rates and hotel allocation, we recommend making your booking 2-3 weeks in advance.
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Alex
Asked on December 26th, 2023
What is included in the accommodation package?
Accommodation
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written December 2023
  The accommodation package includes hotel stays and car rental but cannot be booked separately.
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Luke
Asked on December 10th, 2023
What should I do if I need assistance during the trip?
Travel Support
- Destination Services PortugalOperator•Written December 2023
  For support during your trip, keep the contact information provided in your booking document handy.

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Funchal

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