Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours

Meeting point

Where

If you don't want me to pick you up inside the port of Funchal, we can meet you in front of the main entrance of Hotel Pestana Cr7 · Open in Google Maps

Departure

Runs every day except Mon; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

This activity ends back at the meeting point

Pickup

Hotel pickup from 91 pickup points (91 pickup points listed by the operator, 90 of them hotels)

Operator

Miguel Is Here; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. Porto do Funchal

   Your private tour begins at the Port (On any cruise line), in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), at a time appropriate to your schedule. Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history. You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see! We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, so you can see the wild beauty of the island, all done in a very calm safe and relaxed way. Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses. At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise :)

   Pass by, no stop
2. 2
   We will pass through the narrow and charismatic streets of Funchal

   Along the way, we will pass very close to the Barreiros stadium, a local club where we can enjoy a magnificent landscape of the center of Funchal. Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life!

   10 min
3. Igreja de Sao Martinho

   We will cross the Center of Funchal towards the high areas of Funchal, and along the route we will make several stops for photos.

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4. 4
   Estreito de Camara de Lobos

   We will go to places you never imagined could exist, we will see the REAL MADEIRA, where most people live... We will enter the rugged mountains and valleys of Câmara de Lobos, passing through the wine region of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Along the way (ancient paths), up the hill, we will make several stops for photos or explanations, being able to contemplate a fantastic scenery of banana trees or vineyards (this route seems painted in green or bronze). The vines testify to the deep relationship between man and nature, in a communion of hard but beautiful work. Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track. After we keep going up to Faja das Galinhas viewpoint (700m) with an amazing view, where we will make another stop (15m)

   10 min
5. 5
   Estreito de Camara de Lobos

   Along our ascent we will make some stops to explore the local banana plantations, vineyards and levada walk

   20 min
6. 6
   Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados

   From here we will be able to see Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley), village nestled on one of the many volcanic craters, which originated the Island. The village is so named as it is believed that it was the place chosen by a group of nuns to take shelter from the attacks of pirates and corsairs.

   15 min
7. 7
   After off-road, we will make a stop at a very local place for a drink, where you can taste a homemade Madeira wine or a Poncha (optional)

   This town is characterized by a fertile land of cherries. It is the only place on the island where this red fruit exists and that is why every year a festival, which attracts thousands of visitors, is celebrated in his honor.

   20 min
8. 8
   Levada Norte

   After off-road, If the weather permits, we will have the opportunity to walk in a small section of one of the famous levadas of Madeira Island, although not touristy. It will be time for stretching the legs, on one of the many unique water canals of Madeira.

   30 min
9. 9
   We will find an incredible view (700 meters high) difficult to describe

   We will be able to enjoy the view to all Funchal and Fajã das Galinhas (Chickens village)

   15 min
10. 10
    Cabo Girao

    On the road again (After lunch), the next visiting point will the Cabo Girão, Europe’s highest sea cliff, with its 580mts of altitude hanging over the ocean. This is a perfect spot to admire the diversity of the natural beauty of the island. After that, we will descend until finally reaching the blue sea, with the colorful boats typical of Câmara de Lobos, that rest of the fishing. Along the way, we will cross several plantations, where we can see several tropical fruits, mixed with sugar cane, banana trees, etc…

    20 min
11. 11
    Henriques & Henriques

    After coffee break and crossing all the cherry and chestnut plantations, towards, we will do another off-road where we will have to cross the vineyards of a company called Henrique & Henriques, located on the top of the mountain, where we will be able to contemplate wonderful landscapes

    15 min
12. 12
    Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados

    From here we will be able to see Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley), village nestled on one of the many volcanic craters, which originated the Island. The village is so named as it is believed that it was the place chosen by a group of nuns to take shelter from the attacks of pirates and corsairs. The warning of an unforgettable trip that, at this point, is done through off road trails towards Jardim da Serra (coffee stop), land of cherries and chestnut trees, journey of the senses as the intense perfumes (fragrant mimosa and eucalyptus) of the forest and the utter calmness of the cultivated fields overwhelms us.

    15 min
13. 13
    We will make the last brief stop, in the famous town called Lido, with spectacular scenery

    This is where most 5 star hotels are located

    10 min
14. 14
    Quinta Grande

    After walking in a Levada enjoying amazing views, we will make a stop for lunch, in a family-owned restaurant. (Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended).

    1h
15. 15
    Camara De Lobos

    After that we will visit the picturesque fishing village, called Câmara de lobos, located west of Funchal

    30 min
16. 16
    Praia Formosa Beach Madeira

    We will stop at the viewpoint of Doca do Cavacas, where we can contemplate the the famous natural volcanic swimming pools & Formosa Beach

    10 min

About this tour, from the operator