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Family Madeira Adventure (Low Season)

8 days
Start and end in Funchal
4.5 (8,257 reviews)
Family Madeira Adventure (Low Season) - Explore!

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
Ages 7+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with tour leader and group (optional)
    • Explore Funchal on arrival
    Landmarks
    Madeira International Airport (FNC)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Ribeiro Frio - Santana

    Ribeiro Frio - Santana
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike the Vereda Balcões trail from Ribeiro Frio
    • Walk alongside the Levada da Serra do Faial irrigation channel
    • Visit Santana village and view traditional triangular-roofed houses
    • Christmas market in Funchal (for Christmas departure only) - featuring local crafts, delicacies, flowers, and festive attractions
    Landmarks
    Vereda Balcões Trail
    Pico Ruivo
    Ribeiro Frio
    Laurissilva Forest
    Santana
    Funchal Christmas Market
  3. Day 3

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Santa Catarina Botanical Garden visit
    • Visit Joao Goncalves Zarco Square and cathedral
    • Pasteis da Nata (custard tarts) and traditional cookies and biscuits tasting
    • Local market blind fruit tasting challenge
    • Bolo do caco (sweet flatbread) tasting on Funchal's oldest street
    • Cable car ride to Monte
    • Toboggan ride from Nossa Senhora do Monte Church (approximately 2 kilometres descent)
    Landmarks
    Santa Catarina Botanical Garden
    Joao Goncalves Zarco Square
    Funchal Cathedral
    Funchal Local Market
    Nossa Senhora do Monte Church
    Monte Toboggan Run
  4. Day 4

    West Madeira

    West Madeira
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic - 'prego no bolo do caco' (traditional Madeiran sweet flatbread with small steak, ham, cheese, salad, eggs, homemade potato crisps) or vegan option with olive and almond spread, fresh mushrooms, zucchini, lettuce, tomato, homemade potato chips; juice, water, fresh fruit salad)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Jeep tour of west Madeira
    • Ribeira Brava visit
    • Off-road drive to Ponta de Sol
    • Paul da Serra plateau visit
    • Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint visit
    • Swimming in natural volcanic pools at Porto Moniz
    • Seixal Beach visit
    • Sao Vicente village visit with vineyards and Vu da Noiva waterfall
    • Picnic lunch - 'prego no bolo do caco' (sweet flatbread with small steak, ham, cheese, salad, eggs, homemade potato crisps), vegan option with olive and almond spread, fresh mushrooms, zucchini, lettuce, tomato and homemade potato chips, juice, water, fresh fruit salad
    Landmarks
    Ribeira Brava
    Ponta de Sol
    Paul da Serra
    Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint
    Porto Moniz
    Seixal Beach
    Sao Vicente
    Vu da Noiva Waterfall
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Three-hour catamaran cruise for dolphin and whale watching

    Optional Activities

    • Visit hotel lido
    • Use hotel games room
    • Explore Funchal's Old Town
    • Farmers' Market night in Funchal (Christmas departure) - shopping with locals for Christmas essentials and enjoying traditional sandwiches of 'carne de vinha d'alhos' (pork cubes in wine and garlic)
    Landmarks
    Funchal
    Funchal Old Town
    Farmers' Market, Funchal
  6. Day 6

    Madeira

    Madeira
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
    • Swim in volcanically heated natural pools at Porto Moniz
    • Canyoning (age 14+)
    • Aquapark
    Landmarks
    Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
    Porto Moniz Natural Pools
  7. Day 7

    BAM Banana Plantation

    BAM Banana Plantation
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga), Hotel 3* (Hotel Raga (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • BAM banana plantation and museum visit
    • Banana tastings - fresh banana, crispy banana chips, sweet dried banana
    • Banana smoothie
    • Banana beer or banana liqueur tasting (adults)
    Landmarks
    BAM Banana Plantation and Museum
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Departure

    Optional Activities

    • Use hotel luggage storage for late departures

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