Madeira · TOUR REVIEWS
A week on a small island and far too many ways to spend it. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the whole catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and Achada do Teixeira, with Funchal and Caniço pickup, van transfer, and self-guided route setup.
“It was a phenomenal experience but it was freezing in the morning!! Transportation was great and the hike itself was very good! It is definitely worth the money.”
Open-roof 4x4 tour from Funchal to Porto Moniz pools, Cabo Girão skywalk and Fanal Forest, with guide and Wi-Fi.
“Hold into your hats and be ready to experience full on 4WD!!! Saw a lot of Madeira I wouldn't have!! Including the suicidal geckos!!”
From Funchal, see Pico do Arieiro, Santana, UNESCO Laurisilva on an easy levada, plus Faial glass walkways and Machico views.
“A little concerned about not getting confirmation of the pick up time so phoned at 20.45 to be told the time which was followed by an email 30 mins later. The day itself was really enjoyable and our driver/guide/translator/ Christina was extremely knowledgeable, charming, professional and friendly also a very good driver. We can thoroughly recommend this tour which took us to some places we probably wouldn't have seen. All I all a very fulfilling day.”
Eco-catamaran dolphin and whale watching from Funchal, Madeira. Hybrid-electric sailing, shore spotters, and coastal sights on a 3-hour trip.
“This was a great trip with a friendly professional team, from boarding the catamaran we felt very comfortable and were kept informed throughout. The catamaran was spotlessly clean, well equipped and with plenty of of seats and viewing areas. As soon as any wildlife was spotted we stopped far enough away so as not to disturb anything which is really important. The dolphins actually came towards us and came up from under the catamaran and were a delight to see and then later we were informed that there was a pod of pilot whales just resting ahead of. We stopped and the captain gently turned the catamaran around so everyone…”
Self-guided hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, then down to Achada do Teixeira, with door-to-door transfers from Funchal.
“Beautiful hike! Our driver, Fernando, was very kind and helpful.”
Luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watching from Funchal, with champagne, snacks, and a snorkeling swim at Cabo Girao.
“Saw two different pods of whales! Including One small group of three in a rare sighting of beaked nose whales…beautiful trip, wonderful crew, tasty filling snacks more like appetizers, you can eat, drink as much as you’d like… informative super friendly cheerful crew, fun swim. Perfect size smaller boat.”
Small-group whale and dolphin watching from Calheta in Madeira, with snorkeling, warm-water swims, towels, drinks, and sea views.
“The team is very professional and the experience was great! Thanks to Emanuel and the whole team! My family loved it.”
Full-day West Madeira jeep safari with hotel pickup, off-road stops, Cabo Girão views, and a swim in Porto Moniz natural pools.
“The whole day out was great. Our guide, Roberto, was extremely good at describing everything in detail from historical to botanical. Well worth doing, highly recommended. Thanks Roberto!!”
Full-day Madeira 4x4 Jeep tour with off-road shortcuts, scenic west and north stops, plus swims at Porto Moniz and Seixal.
“It’s not for the weak! Very bumpy ride down single lane roads and paths! But we had a lot of fun! Justin was a great driver!”
4x4 jeep safari in Madeira’s east: Pico do Arieiro views, levada walk, Santana thatched houses, rum tasting, hotel pickup.
“We had a short stay in Madeira, and choosing this tour was one of the best decisions we made to explore the eastern part of the island. Pedro, our tour guide, was not only an excellent driver but also a fantastic guide. Driving on Madeira's roads can be challenging, so having a knowledgeable local guide made the experience both enjoyable and stress-free. Pedro shared so much about the island and its culture, giving us a deeper understanding of life in Madeira. The tour schedule was well-planned, offering a perfect balance of sightseeing, off-road adventures, hiking, and even rum tasting. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of the tour and highly recommend…”
Two days of small-group Madeira sightseeing from Funchal, with pickup, dramatic viewpoints, natural pools, and easy free-time stops.
“Excellent way to cover most of the island in a couple of days. It was not fast paced with lots of stops and Gloria was a very informative and humorous guide and also driver on the challenging old roads”
Shared van transfer to PR8 Ponta São Lourenço for a self-guided ocean hike, north-south views, possible swim time, and 4 hours to roam.
“The driver Miguel was very friendly, everything went as planned. Also the weather was playing with, the hike was just excellent. The place PR8 is quite crowded but at least in February you can still hike relatively free. The route is not that easy as described, there are quite a lot ups and downs.”
Guided Tuk Tuk tour in Funchal to Monte toboggan rides and Zona Velha Old Town, with pickup, photo stop, and local stories.
“our tour guide Greg picked us up from our ship and drove us Funchal and was very well versed on the history of Madeira and local knowledge. He dropped us off at the toboggan ride and snooker us in the queue in front of a coach load of people, after speaking to another tour guide. He met us at the bottom and dropped us off at our own request. The toboggan ride was excillerating”
Funchal hop-on hop-off buses for 24 or 48 hours, with audio, wine tastings, walking tours, and easy Monte access.
“So easy to use, great this tour has the blue bus to take you to Monte if you don’t want to use the cable car. Not all drivers friendly but most are. Made the most of the 48 hour ticket.”
Transfer plus self guided PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike from Funchal, Caniço or Garajau, with GPS and tunnel thrills.
“Gorgeous hike, amazing scenery and waterfalls and barely any incline. Getting wet is unavoidable but part of the fun! Highly recommend”
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