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From Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset Tour with Food & Drinks

1. From Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset Tour with Food & Drinks

Admire the sunset from Madiera's third-highest peak on a private or shared tour from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro. Stargaze using telescopes with a smartphone adapted to record what you find in the night sky, and enjoy a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic with a charcuterie board. Following pickup at your accommodation, head directly to Pico do Arieiro at an altitude of 1,818 meters where you can enjoy the sun setting in one of the island's most beautiful settings. See shades of orange, pink, and red from above the clouds. Before settling into your ideal viewing spot, enjoy time to walk around Pico do Arieiro to explore the peaks before it gets dark or to visit some of the area's popular viewpoints. Get cozy with local wine and other drinks paired with a cheese tray. After sunset, you can dance with some of your favorite music using a portable 180W Bluetooth stereo with access to a Spotify premium account. When night comes, stargaze using included telescopes. Film the sky's canvas with your own smartphone using smartphone adapters on the telescopes. Later, end the night with drop-off back to your hotel. Cheese tray menu (vegetarian options available upon request): • 5 different types of cheese • Prosciutto, salami, dry fruits, pistachio, walnuts, peanuts, and seasonal fruits • Traditional bread, crackers, and toast • Tempura shrimp, meat croquettes, codfish cakes Drinks (different options available upon request):• Alcoholic: red wine, white wine, rosé, green wine, beer, and poncha (traditional Madiera cocktail) • Non-alcoholic: non-alchoholic beer, Coca-Cola, orange Juice, and passion fruit soda

Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

2. Madeira Walks - Rabaçal and the 25 Fountains

Discover the waterfalls of Rabaçal on this guided hike. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off in an airconditioned bus from several points on the island of Madeira. Immerse yourself in the unique flora and fauna of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation and sit back and relax on the drive to the Rabaçal reserve. Follow your guide on a trail of intense natural beauty that is brimming with waterfalls. Look for local flora and fauna as you walk through this lush wonderland. Pass by 25 natural springs which fall into a small crystal clear lake that is surrounded by dense vegetation. Listen to the falling water and the chirping of birds. Return to your accommodation by bus at the end of your tour.

Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

3. Desertas Islands Full-Day Catamaran Trip from Funchal

On this full-day catamaran trip to the Desertas Islands, you’ll sail along the south coast of Madeira Island. On arrival, you’ll disembark in clear waters onto a beach of volcanic origin, where you’ll have a chance to enjoy a swim. Covering an area of 12,586 hectares the Natural Reserve of the Desertas Islands comprises all islands and islets (Ilhéu Chão, Deserta Grande, Bugio, and adjacent islets) and all of the surrounding marine area. It has been designated a nature reserve for over 25 years and is now internationally known for its monk seal conservation efforts. Today this protected area can be visited by sea. Deserta Grande is the only island where visitors can disembark, and you’ll enjoy a guided walk to the conservation center to learn about the monk seal protection efforts and also about endemic flora and fauna.

Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

4. Funchal: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Learn the basics of scuba diving from a PADI instructor and discover one of Funchal’s reefs. Practice your new skills in a pool to get comfortable, before embarking on your first dive around a shallow reef, where you can enjoy the vibrant colors and amazing variety of the Atlantic marine life. Start the experience at the Madeira Divepoint, which boasts its own private reef. Following an introduction and safety briefing, practice breathing and floating in a pool to get familiar with the equipment. To finish, head out to the reef to explore an incredible underwater world. Come face to face with colorful fish and striking coral as you enjoy the thrill of your first dive.

Madeira: Food, Wine & Culture Walking Tour

5. Madeira: Food, Wine & Culture Walking Tour

On this exceptional cultural and gustatory experience, you will be taken to off the beaten track to sample amazing traditional food from Madeira while sipping a glass of Madeira wine or a cup of Portuguese tea.  The tour starts in the charming historic center with a qualified tour guide who has many years of experience. Your guide will explain the historical and cultural details of the city as well as the traditions behind each dish, which will surely enrich the tour. This 4-hour tour includes 7 stops with a visit to the market. From an artisanal chocolate tasting to the famous local custard tarts, the choices of delicious treats will be enough to satisfy anyone’s cravings.

Funchal: Monte Experience by Tuk-Tuk

6. Funchal: Monte Experience by Tuk-Tuk

Departing from Funchal, you will take a 20-minute climb by tuk tuk to Monte. With an altitude of 585 meters above sea level, this is bound to be both a fun and scenic trip. Being a village at a high altitude, Monte of course offers several stunning views over the surrounding region. Upon arrival, you can buy the tickets before starting your descent down the mountain in a "basket cart". The process of descending in a basket cart, which has over 100 years of history, consists of a thrilling 2-kilometer descent. Bound to be an experience you will never forget, your basket-cart ride will soon have you safely at the bottom of the mountain. Your driver/guide will be at the end of the trip waiting for you, at which point you will return to the city.

Funchal: Private Guided Cabo Girão Tour

7. Funchal: Private Guided Cabo Girão Tour

Partnering you with a local guide, this tour provides a drive along the west coast to the famous sea cliffs of Cabo Girão. On the way to the cliffs, the driver will take you through the touristic area of Funchal. Soon after, the modern buildings will be replaced with banana plants and superb views over the Atlantic Ocean and the cliffs of Cabo Girão. Cabo Girão has its highest points 580 meters above sea level. From its glass sky-walk you can enjoy some breathtaking views over the coast and beach below. On the way down the cliff, a stop in the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos will provide you with a good opportunity to relax. The fishing village of Camara de Lobos is famous for its picturesque looks, with colorful fishing boats in the dry dock right in center of the village, and a small bay and steep hills crowded with small old buildings. Once in the village, you will have the opportunity to explore it and learn about its history and culture. You can also try some of the local delicacies. Add to your tour by selecting the additional option to visit the Fajã dos Padres scenic overlook. Located 20 Minutes from Cabo Girão, Fajã do Padres is one of Madeira's most unique locations, looking over 1000-foot cliffs to the north and the Atlantic to the south.

Madeira: Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran

8. Madeira: Funchal Sunset Tour by Catamaran

Experience the changing colors of the sunset and reflections on the water from a unique perspective as you take a 3-hour catamaran cruise off the coast of Madeira from Funchal. Meet at the Marina do Funchal to climb aboard the catamaran and cruise along the south coast of Madeira. A qualified crew will provide detailed information in English and Portuguese about the cetaceans you may spot, as well as other technical and historic information to ensure a complete and unique experience. If there are no sightings of dolphins or whales, you will be offered a 2nd trip entirely free. Put on a wind-shield and warm clothes (recommended), and experience the sunset trip and peaceful melody of the ocean from a new perspective.

Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

9. Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

Admire Madeira's starry night sky on a guided trek up to the jagged Pico Ruivo. Enjoy a warm cup of tea while you catch the first rays of sunlight from the island's highest point and relax with a transfer back to your accommodation at the end of your hike. Start your early-morning adventure with a convenient pickup directly from your accommodation. Then, drive for about 1 hour to Achada do Teixeira, where your trek begins. Take some time to admire the starry sky and gaze up at the Milky Way above before you begin the 260-meter climb up to Pico Ruivo. Reach the dramatic peak, the highest point on Madeira, in time to watch the first rays of sunlight illuminate the island below you. Sip on a cup of tea and refuel with a healthy granola bar while you soak in the magnificent views and take photos. Finally, begin your descent back to the car park where your hike began and enjoy a comfortable journey back to your accommodation to finish your tour.

Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

10. Funchal: Dolphin and Whale Watching Sailing Trip

Hit the waters near Cabo Girão in search of dolphins and whales on a cruise trip from Funchal. Learn amazing facts about the animals from your guide. Take a dip in the water and use the snorkel provided, or relax with a drink in your hand before your sailboat docks back at the Funchal Marina. Set sail from the marina in Funchal, where you will board the yacht. Search for dolphins, whales, and sea turtles up to 3 miles from the coast. With some luck, you will see lots of native wildlife in their natural environment.  As you keep an eye out for local wildlife, make a stop for snorkeling. Swim in the sea or use the snorkeling gear at Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe at 1,903 feet (580 meters) above the sea. Alternatively, admire the towering cliffs and the scenic coastal landscapes from the boat while sipping on a complimentary drink served on board.

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What people are saying about Funchal

we saw whales twice :) and nice sunset need to get a good spot to see them, because as soon as the whales or dolphins shows all crowd goes to that side :)

Absolutely fantastic special The lady of the instructor and also the driver Excellent thank you very much

It was very nice. The food and hot drinks were good . I recommend this tour in warm blanket

Very caring, attentive guide, who adores the Madeira nature and all Madeira :)

Really lovely driver. On time. Plenty of time at the Gardens very informative