Day Trips in Madeira

The Valley of the Nuns (Curral da Freiras) might be one of the coolest places you can visit in all of Portugal - and this tour makes it easy to explore the area. Not only is it a village built on the crater of an extinct volcano, but it was once a place where nuns would hide when pirates attacked the city of Funchal. Plus, during this tour, you'll stop by the fishing village, Câmara de Lobos, and try a traditional Madeira drink.

East Madeira is known for its stunning A-Framed houses in Camacha. This day tour is perfect for travelers with limited time in Madeira as you'll see many highlights in one tour. Get access to incredible Pico Arieiro views, see the UNESCO World Heritage site Laurissilva Forest, and Ponta de Sao Lourenço. Traveling with a guide means you won't get lost, and you'll learn about Madeira as you explore its attractions.

Escape the city and discover the mountain landscapes and panoramic views of northern Madeira on an 8-hour tour from Funchal, ideal for lovers of the outdoors. Explore picturesque villages such as Cabanas de Sao Jorge and Ponta Delgada, both of which overlook the island's rugged northern coastline, and visit the unique Sao Vicente Caves & Volcanism Centre, created by an eruption more than 890,000 years ago. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This tour is a private tour with max. 4pax. It has a duration of 8 hours and you get to know all the island. We do a trip passing in all the major points of the island. Cabo Girao Viewpoint, Poncha da Serra de Agua, Funchal,  Camara de Lobos, Santana, Natural Swimming Pools Porto Moniz, Pico Areeiro and much more. You also can customize the tour. The prince includes insurance, qualified and friendly guide. Free picnic and transport.

Discover the eastern landscapes of Madeira with ease on an 8-hour tour from Funchal, ideal for lovers of natural landscapes. Visit the quaint craft village of Camacha, ascend to Pico de Arieiro, Madeira's third-highest peak, and admire the famous Laurissilva Forest, which dates back to prehistoric times. Plus, you'll enjoy lunch in the colorful town of Santana, visit Machico, and admire panoramic views from Ponta de Sao Lourenço. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Funchal are included.

Madeira Island's western shores are home to natural sea pools, traditional fishing villages, soaring cliffs, and dense forests, but reaching the top sites requires local knowledge. On this tour, travel from your Canico, Funchal, or Machico hotel via air-conditioned minibus, and reach the sites with ease. Hit sites of interest including Câmara de Lobos, Porto Moniz, and the Ribeira Brava, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Find the sheer cliffs, volcanic pools, and mist-shrouded peaks of western Madeira on a full-day, small-group tour from Funchal. You'll wind through a series of fishing villages to the dramatic Cape Girao, climb the Encumeadato for views into a deep valley, then see the rocky pools at Porto Moniz, where you'll have free time for lunch. Including pickup and drop-off at hotels in Funchal, this tour is limited to 8 people for personal service, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan.

Tick off more of MAdeira's natural wonders in less time on a full-day tour from Funchal, ideal for visitors with limited time. Traveling by Jeep, you'll ascend to the glass-floored viewing platform at Cabo Girao - one of Europe's highest cliffs - and visit the Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras). Plus, you'll visit Câmara de Lobos, home to a multitude of wolf seals, and conclude with a whale and dolphin watching cruise. Hotel pickup is included.

Experience a famous Madeira beauty spot on a small-group Nuns Valley (Curral da Freiras) trip from Funchal, Canico, and Machico. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, make the scenic journey to Nuns Valley, a village tucked into an ancient crater-like bowl between vertiginous peaks. Stop at Pico dos Barcelos to gaze over Funchal, enjoy bird's-eye views over Nuns Valley from Eira do Serrado, and visit the history-steeped village. Hotel pickup and drop-off, and choice of departure times included.

Discover the rugged mountain landscape of eastern Madeira on a full-day, small-group tour from Funchal for your group of up to 8 people. Travel in the comfort of a climate-controlled vehicle as you look down at the clouds from the summit of Pico do Arieiro, Madeira's third-highest peak, see traditional thatch architecture in the seaside community of Santana, then take in the views along the coast from the Penha d'Aguia. Throughout the day, enjoy the personal service of a private driver, with pickup and drop-off at Funchal hotels included.

Explore the delights of the Levada dos Balcoes walk plus off-road Jeep on this full-day tour departing from Funchal. Your journey begins at the stunning Pico do Arieiro, where you can admire Portugal's dynamic landscape and, if you're lucky, local wildlife. Then venture to the center of Santo da Serra, including the levada walk "Balcões" at Ribeiro Frio. Admire the mystical Laurissilva forest before returning to hotel or similar accommodation.