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The Canyoning in Ribeira das Cales starts at “Chão da Lagoa” in the Ecological Park of Funchal at approximately 1500 meters high. Along to the route, we found 5 rappels and to overcome the obstacles of the nature we need to walk, abseiling (rappeling), swim and jump in beautiful lakes and waterfalls. This Canyoning experience is the best for all people who want to have the first contact with this amazing sport.

Canyoning Madeira Island is considered one of the best things to do in Madeira and is the ideal tour for those that are looking to explore the nature of Madeira Island.

Is a great way to get into the more inaccessible but beautiful places that form part of Madeira’s stunning landscape.

No experience necessary, our guides will assess your skill and give you alternative routes where possible if you’re uncomfortable

Duration: 5min (Approaching); 2 hours (Canyon) & 30min (Exit)

Difficulty: Level 1 – very easy

Highest Rappel: approximately 12 meters high

“Adidas” boots (canyoning boots) = extra 5,00€ per pair of shoes  

Includes: Neoprene suit and socks, all the equipment needed (helmet, harness, connectors and eight approved by UIAA), a chocolate bar, licenses to carry out activities in the mountains, Canyoning guides, personal insurance (according to the Portuguese law) and transportation from the hotel to the activity and from the activity to the hotel.

What do you need to bring?

To do Canyoning you need to bring a towel, bathing suit, sports shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (sportive shoes like running or mountain boots, never sandals or diving shoes) and change of clothes.

Minimum: 2 people.

NOTE: If you have a group with a minimum of 4 people and want to do canyoning on another date other than the scheduled, please contact us. We organize the tour and you enjoy this amazing adventure!

• Amazing jumps, stunning landscapes, beautiful lakes and a lot of action, this canyoning is just an amazing experience.
• Unleash your adventurous side in this breathtaking canyon in a UNESCO World Heritage Site enjoying a full day sensory overload.
• The Canyoning is inserted in a full Laurisilva forest (world heritage by UNESCO since 1999)
• Do you like jumps? This Canyoning is the ideal for you!

Canyoning Ribeira Lajeado starting on the plateau of Paul da Serra, this canyoning is marked by its large lagoons where you can perform several jumps.

When accessing to the canyon you will still have the opportunity to walk along the pretty “Levada do Alecrim”.

If you are looking for a ludic canyon and at the same time easy and beautiful, this is our proposal.

In the warmer months the flow dries, so please contact us to verify the availability.

Price per person: 80,00€ with “Adidas” boots (canyoning boots) included

Duration: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes

Difficulty: Level 2 – moderate

Highest Rappel: approximately 25 meters

Days: Thursday – Available other days (On request)

Available other days (On request) 

Includes: Neoprene suit and socks, all the equipment needed (helmet, harness, connectors and eight approved by UIAA), a chocolate bar, licenses to carry out activities in the mountains, Canyoning guides, personal insurance (according to the Portuguese law) and transportation from the hotel to the activity and from the activity to the hotel.

What do you need to bring?

To do Canyoning you need to bring a towel, bathing-suit, sports shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (sportive shoes like running or mountain boots, never sandals or diving shoes) and change of clothes.

Minimum: 2 people.

NOTE: If you have a group of more than 4 people and want to do canyoning on another date other than the scheduled, please contact us. We organize the tour and you enjoy this amazing adventure!

Call to book ( 3519-68101870) or send us an email to reservas@madeira-adventure-kingdom.com

• The scenery is spectacular and with waterfalls, natural swimming pools, jumps and slides, it’s almost as if it was created purely for your enjoyment.
• Your instructor will take great pleasure in guiding you down whilst making sure you stay safe and have the maximum amount of fun.
• To carry out a canyon of level 3, you must have previously performed a level 2 activity with our company or provide some proof of an equivalent level of experiences.

The Canyoning Ribeira Funda is an excellent canyon for people looking for the first contacts with large waterfalls. Besides the spectacular waterfall with 60 meters high, this route also has some amazing jumps.

If you are searching for a good experience but do not want to waste time in major approaches and exits, this is the most suitable Canyon in Madeira for you.

Price per person: on request

Duration: approximately 2h 30m (20min Approach; 2h e 30 Canyon; 10min Exit)

Difficulty: Level 3 – moderate

Highest Rappel: approximately 60 meters high

Days: on request

Includes: Neoprene suit and socks, Canyoning boots (ADIDAS OUTDOOR) the best boots in the world for Canyoning and all the equipment needed (helmet, harness, connectors and eight approved by UIAA).

A chocolate bar, licenses to carry out activities in the mountains, Canyoning guides, personal insurance (according to the Portuguese law) and transportation from the hotel to the activity and from the activity to the hotel.

What do you need to bring?

To do Canyoning Madeira you need to bring a towel, bathing-suit and change of clothes.

Minimum: 4 people.

NOTE: If you have a group with more than 4 people and want to do canyoning on another date other than the scheduled, please contact us. We organise the tour and you enjoy this amazing adventure!

Call to book ( 3519-68101870) or send us an email to reservas@madeira-adventure-kingdom.com

• A tour inserted in the Laurel Forest of Madeira Island (World Heritage by UNESCO)
• Do you have previously experience?. This is the outdoor tour ideal for you, here you will find a stunning waterfall with 50 meters high.
• Try one of the best things to do in Madeira Island, the Canyoning is an activity that will surprise you with breathtaking sceneries and wonderful landscapes.

To carry out a canyon of level 3, you must have previously performed a level 2 activity with our company or provide some proof of an equivalent level of experiences.

The Canyoning Pedra Branca is a small but amazing canyon located in the North of Madeira Island.

This is the ideal canyon for those who want to venture into higher waterfalls. Although short, this canyon becomes stunning for its waterfalls and for its spectacular exit by the sea.

Price per person: on request

Duration: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (Duration: 30min Approach; 2h e 30 Canyon; 1min Exit)

Difficulty: Level 3 – moderate

Highest Rappel: approximately 50 meters high

Days: on request

Includes: Neoprene suit and socks, Canyoning boots (ADIDAS OUTDOOR) includes & all the equipment needed (helmet, harness, connectors and eight approved by UIAA), a chocolate bar, licenses to carry out activities in the mountains,

Canyoning guides, personal insurance (according to the Portuguese law) and transportation from the hotel to the activity and from the activity to the hotel.

What do you need to bring?

To do Canyoning Pedra Branca you need to bring a towel, bathing suit and change of clothes.

Minimum: 4 people.

NOTE: If you have a group with more than 4 people and want to do canyoning on another date other than the scheduled, please contact us. We organise the tour and you enjoy this amazing adventure!

Call to book ( 3519-68101870) or send us an email to reservas@madeira-adventure-kingdom.com

• Inserted in the Laurissilva forest (world heritage by UNESCO since 1999) and one of the seven wonders of Portugal.
• The Canyoning Ribeira Hortelã is located in the north of Madeira Island in one of the most beautiful places on Madeira Island.

To carry out a canyon of level 4, you must have previously performed a level 3 activity with our company or provide some proof of an equivalent level of experiences.

The Canyoning Ribeira Hortelã is one of the most emblematic canyons of Madeira Island, is one of the canyons required for true lovers of this amazing aquatic sport.

Large waterfalls, beautiful lakes, and a beautiful forest make this river one of the best experiences and canyoning offer.

Access to this canyon is quite demanding (about 300 meters of steep climb) which requires some physical ability.

This Canyoning tour is available only for professional canyoneers.

Price per person: on request

Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes (1h e 30 Approach; 3h e 30 Canyon; 20min Exit)

Difficulty: Level 4 – Very difficult

Highest Rappel: approximately 55 meters high

Days: on request

Includes: Neoprene suit and socks, Canyoning shoes and all the equipment needed (helmet, harness, connectors and eight approved by UIAA), a chocolate bar, licenses to carry out activities in the mountains, Canyoning guides, personal insurance (according to the Portuguese law) and transportation from the hotel to the activity and from the activity to the hotel.

What do you need to bring?

To do Canyoning in Madeira you need to bring a towel and a bathing suit.

Minimum: 4 people.

NOTE:  If you have a group with more than 4 people and want to do canyoning on another date other than the scheduled, please contact us. We organize the tour and you enjoy this amazing adventure!

Call to book( 3519-68101870) or send us an email to reservas@madeira-adventure-kingdom.com

To carry out a canyon of level 4, you must have previously performed a level 3 activity with our company or provide some proof of an equivalent level of experiences.

The Ribeira do Vimieiro is a very vertical canyon with beautiful and large waterfalls. Unlike most of the canyons in Madeira, this consists on several and successive waterfalls that make us descend about 300 meters gap in only 500 meters long.

The access to this canyon is quite demanding (about 300 meters steep climb) which requires some physical ability.

Price per person: on request

Duration: approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes

Difficulty: Level 4 – Very difficult

Highest Rappel: approximately 60 meters high

Days: on request

“Adidas” boots (canyoning boots) = extra 5,00€ per pair of shoes  

Includes: Neoprene suit and socks, all the equipment needed (helmet, harness, connectors and eight approved by UIAA), a chocolate bar, licenses to carry out activities in the mountains, Canyoning guides, personal insurance (according to the Portuguese law) and transportation from the hotel to the activity and from the activity to the hotel.

What do you need to bring?

To do Canyoning you need to bring a towel, bathing-suit, sports shoes that you don’t mind getting wet (sportive shoes like running or mountain boots, never sandals or diving shoes) and change of clothes.

Minimum: 4 people.

NOTE:  If you have a group with more than 4 people and want to do canyoning on another date other than the scheduled, please contact us. We organize the tour and you enjoy this amazing adventure!

Relaxing easy Levada walk ideal for families.

This fascinating walk starts and ends in Porto da Cruz, council of Machico, on the North side of Madeira Island.

It is about 6km, which goes along agricultural fields where the main local agricultural crops predominate.

As we go along the walk, it is possible to sight different types of fruit trees, as well as legumes and vegetables mostly planted for self-consumption by local farmers, who very much like to interact with the visitors.

This relaxing walk is ideal for families and those who wish to do a more physically accessible levada walk.

Throughout the walk, it is possible to be dazzled by the beautiful landscapes, taking special notice of Penha d’Águia – a fantastic rock formation that reaches 580 meters in height.

Closer to the end, you start seeing the local houses, decorated with colorful plants and many times, our visitors are even greeted by friendly locals who sense their presence.

At the end of the course, we could not miss the famous local bar, where you will have the opportunity to try local drinks and food, such as the famous Poncha, made with Porto da Cruz‘s sugar cane rum.

Price per person: 27,00€

Duration: approximately 2 hours

Distance: 6 Km

Highest point: 560m

Lowest point: 550m

Location: Porto da Cruz

Difficult: Easy

Days: Monday

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

“Don’t leave Madeira Island without seeing the stunning views over the south coast. Be inspired!”

The Levada do Norte is one of the longest and oldest levadas on Madeira Island.

Built Many centuries ago, its main purpose was to carry the water from the North side of Madeira, which was more humid and rainy, to the South side, in order to irrigate the main agricultural lands.

This Levada is perfect for those who wish to do a relaxing and easy walk on their visit to Madeira Island.

For approximately two hours you can enjoy fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Campana´rio and Ribeira Brava, and the views over the valley of Ribeira Brava, at the end of the walk, are breathtaking.

Along the walk you can see the famous “Poios Madeirenses”, organized and maintained agricultural lands, where every centimeter is used to plant products that will be grown for the “self-consumption”, as is the case of vegetables, tubers and fruit trees, which due to the mild and tropical climate of Madeira, grow almost all the year.

It is also possible to observe some endemic species of Madeira, almost over a small “spot” of laurels that grow on this site since many years ago.

Price per person: 25,00€

Duration: approximately 2 hours

Distance: 6 km

Highest point: 560 m

Lowest point: 550 m

Location: Campanário

Difficulty: Easy

Days: Friday

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

The Levada dos Maroços is a easy but really beautiful “Madeira Levada walk”, this “levada” takes place in the valley of the city of Machico that is the second largest town in Madeira Island and is located east of the Capital Funchal. Machico was the first city to be discovered in 1419 by the portuguese navigators Tristão Vaz Teixeira and João Gonçalves Zarco. The side valleys of the “Ribeira de Machico” are particularly lovely in the spring when the Acacia is flowering. Along the “levada” walk you will have the opportunity to observe the only irrigation channel (levada walk) in the dry north-east of Madeira Island. Discover the stunning views over the bay of Machico and observe the famous “Poios Madeirenses” (agricultural terraces). You may be lucky enough to taste some of the fresh fruit that some farmers sell along the Levada walk. The forest in this walk is an exotic forest introduced by the people from Madeira and composed by Acacias and some Pines trees.

The location of Madeira, the climate and the mountainous relief allow an enormous assortment of crops to be cultivated, in this agriculture areas grow a lot of tropical fruits and also some vegetables. People from Madeira island really need the irrigation channels called “levadas” in order to bring the water from the north of the island to the south for irrigation proposes. Along the levada dos Maroços our mountain guide will explain you the importance of this levadas in the agriculture of Madeira.

Price per person: 25,00€

Duration: approximately 2 hours walking – you will be at 12:30 (approximately) back in your hotel.

Distance: 6.5 km

Highest point: 250m

Lowest point: 220m

Location: Machico

Difficulty: Very easy

Days: Sunday (morning)

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transportation and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

We recommend you to bring: Mountain boots or sportive shoes with good grip!

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

The Levada dos Prazeres begins in the sunny Calheta, on the South coast of Madeira Island. It is an easy and beautiful “Levada walk” ideal for everybody! In Levada dos Prazeres you can find good weather for almost 365 days per year.

This walk is developed in the middle of two forests: The Exotic Forest composed by introduced trees and plants, such as the pine trees and aca´cias; and also a part of the Laurissilva Forest, an endemic forest, composed of plants and tree that can only be seen on Madeira Island

The Laurissilva Forest of Madeira is a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1999 and is also one of the seven wonders of Portugal. Here is easy to find some examples of trees that belong the Laurel Forest.

This walk is very relaxing along the Levada and has the duration of approximately two hours walking. During the tour, the guide will explain you some curiosities about the local traditions, flora and fauna along the Levada.

If you have a curiosity about what is a Levada walk in Madeira this tour will be probably the most indicated to explore this wonderful water channels called “levadas” with all your family.

Price per person: 27,00€ (Vat included)

Duration: approximately 2 hours (walking)

Distance: 6 km approximately

Highest point: 300 m

Lowest point: 275 m

Location: Prazeres (Calheta)

Difficulty: Easy

Days: Wednesday (morning)

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

A spectacular Catamaran ride along the south coast of Funchal.

This tour starts at the Marina of Funchal, where we take a catamaran ride along the Southwest coast to Cabo Girão, which is the second highest cliff in the world with 580 meters.

We will stop for a pause and alow guests to swim in the crystal clear waters (mostly in Summer).

We give the clients the opportunity to make a second trip, if there are no sightings of cetaceans in the first trip.

Price per adult: 35,00€

Price per child: 17,50€ (from 5 to 12 years old)

Duration: approximately 3 hours

Trips: morning – 10:30 / afternoon: 15:00

Days: Everyday morning and afternoon

Obs: Transfer not included to the activity

We begin our Jeep Safari in Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village, one of Winston Churchill’s greatest passions, and once we get there you will find out why.

We follow the road, passing by Campanário, name given by the explorers due to the tall islet unusual shape, resembling a bell tower, and by Lugar da Serra at approximately 713 meters above sea level.

We continue our tour towards Jardim da Serra, with a fantastic view over the Nun’s valley.

Last stop will be in Boca da Corrida viewpoint at 1000 meters high, with breathtaking views over Curral das Freiras and the central mountain range.

Câmara de Lobos – Campanário – Lugar da Serra – Jardim da Serra – Boca da Corrida

Price per adult: 35,00€

Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

Days: Tuesday and Saturday (morning)

Dinner in a typical restaurant where you can enjoy the traditional and tasty “Espetada” (small meat cubes skewered on a Laurel stick), the “bolo do caco” (Madeira’s typical bread) with garlic butter and “milho quente” (delicious golden fried maize).

While you enjoy your meal be entertained by the “bailinho” (traditional folklore of Madeira).

Price per person: 35,00€

Children between 5 and 9 years of age will pay 50% of the normal price

Days: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Days: Evening

Our excursions are available in the following languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English and German.

This walk is an alternative for those who want to reach Madeira’s top in a more accessible way (Pico Ruivo 1862m).

This course starts at Achadas do Teixeira and it goes for approximately 6km. This is not an easy path, but it is not as demanding as if you would start at Pico do Areeiro. It is more than 300 meters going up, as well as coming down, giving a total of 3 hours walking.

All this trail is integrated in the Natura 2000 Network, an European network of great importance regarding nature. Throughout this walk, you will be able to see the central mountain range of Madeira (Paul da Serra, Encumeada, Pico do Areeiro e o Pico Ruivo).

Here, the vegetation is mostly composed of trees of extreme resistance, like the Urze (Erica arborea), which can sustain the strong winds and weather variations known to this area. The vast majority of these trees are centennial others, predate Madeira’s discovery.

After going for around 3km, we get to Pico Ruivo (1862m), where you will be dazzled with great views that can only be seen from up there, from the highest point in Madeira. One of the best things about this walk, is the feeling of walking on clouds, a unique and incomparable experience.

Price per person: 36,00€

Duration: approximately 3 hours.

Distance: 6 Km.

Highest point: 1862m.

Lowest point: 1542m.

Location: Santana.

Difficult: Moderate.

Days: Saturdays.

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

“Think GREEN, think of fairy tales, of rain forests… of emeralds. This is Caldeirão Verde!”

This walk begins at the Queimadas Forest Park at 980 meters above sea level, in the municipality of Santana, next to a shelter house with thatched roof, seems taken from a fairy tale.

It’s inserted in full Laurissilva Forest, where we can enjoy a wide variety of plant species, to highlight the Stinklaurel (Ocotea foetens), the Laurel (Laurus novocanariensis), the Lily-of-the-Valley Tree (Clethra arborea), Common European Elder (Sambucus lanceolata), between others.

The most visible bird species are the Chaffinch, the Firecrest, the Grey Wagtail, the Buzzard and with luck the Long-toed Wood Pigeon. As we walk along the Levada we find ourselves in a green and pleasant landscape,

After passing by 4 natural tunnels, existing along the way, we find the beautiful Caldeirão Verde, an impotent cascade whose water falls in a beautiful lagoon emerald green color.

After appreciating its natural landscape, we go round the same track back to Queimadas Forest Park.

Price per person: 36,00€

Duration: approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes

Distance: 13 km

Highest point: 980m

Lowest point: 890m

Location: Santana

Difficulty: Moderate

Days: Thursday

Note: Tunnels and Vertigo

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

The Levada do Rei begins in the Water Treatment Station in Quebradas in São Jorge.

This route skirts the valley of São Jorge, where we can observe some herbs and medicinal plants and at the same time learn a little about them.

Initially we will walk in an exotic forest composed by some  introduced flora specimens, where we can observe the fantastic agricultural landscapes of São Jorge and Santana.

After a few minutes, we get inside one of the best preserved areas of the Laurissilva Forest (World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1999) where we observe a variety of plants, such as the Til (Ocotea foetens), the Laurel (Laurus novocanariensis) and the Madeira Mahogany (Persea indica).

As for bird species, we can highlight the Firecrest and the Chaffinch.

We walk through a waterfall before we finish the first part of our journey, arriving at Ribeiro Bonito, an isolated and with plenty of water site, where you can hear the sounds of nature.

After a few minutes of rest we go round the same track back.

Price per person: 36,00€

Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

Distance: 10 km

Highest point: 710m

Lowest point: 530m

Location: São Jorge

Difficulty: Moderate

Days: Saturday

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

This walk starts at Pico do Areeiro, at approximately 1818 meters above sea level and ends at the highest point of Madeira, Pico Ruivo (around 1861 meters).

Along its 10km, it is possible to witness panoramic views of Madeira over the central mountain range that are absolutely breathtaking.

After taking in the surroundings in Pico do Areeiro, the course leads to Ninho da Manta where you will have privileged views over Fajã da Nogueira Valley, Nun’s Valley as well as the highest plateau in the island – Paul da Serra. This mountain range is integrated in the Natura 2000 Network, an European network of great importance for nature conservation. Here nests the Freira da Madeira, one of the most endangered and important bird species in Europe.

In this area, the vegetation of altitude is predominant, mainly of Centenary endemic Urzes; these large trees predate Madeira’s discovery.

To reach Pico Ruivo (1862 meters), Madeira’s highest point, we must overcome steep ascents and descents so, this is a walk advisable only for those in good shape. Still, getting to the top is reinvigorating and beyond that, you will be rewarded with a 360° panoramic view that can only be experienced up there.

After stopping at Pico Ruivo for a snack and an energy boost, starts the descent until Achadas do Teixeira (1817 meters), where this walk ends.

Price per person: 36,00€

Duration: approximately 4 hours 30 minutes.

Distance: 10 Km.

Highest point: 1862m.

Lowest point: 1542m.

Location: Santana

Difficult: Difficult.

Days: Wednesdays.

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

• Spectacular rocky coast in the furthest eastern corner of Madeira Island.
• One of the island´s must do routes and popular guided walking tour.
• Remarkables cliff and rocks formations combining with breathtaking views!.

Ponta de São Lourenço walk runs along the eastern and most beautiful peninsula of Madeira Island, the dramatic coastline makes the walk one of the island´s most popular since it is a rocky, contrasting alternative to the lush, evergreen Levada paths.

The Ponta de São Lourenço is classified as a partial natural reserve and part of the European network of important community sites – Natura 2000.

Named after the explorer Zarco´s ship the “São Lourenço”, this peninsula is linked underwater to the Desertas Island. The walk will reward you with many sightings of unique plants, in all about 140 species, 31 that are exclusive of Madeira Island.

Along the way we are amazed by fantastic sceneries, with the Deserted Islands in the south and the islands of Porto Santo in the north (if the weather permits). From this walk is possible to see the northern and southern coasts of Madeira Island.

Walking to the far end of the peninsula we find the “Cais do Sardinha”, support to the rangers of the Natural Park of Madeira. During the summer we will recommend you to bring your bathing suit to swim in crystal clear waters.

After a few minutes of rest, we return by the same path to the end but before that, we will have the possibility to visit a wonderful viewpoint with stunning views!.

Price per person: 36,00€

Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

Distance: 8 km

Highest point: 110m

Lowest point: 5m

Location: Caniçal

Difficulty: Moderate

Days:Tuesday

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

Rabaçal Levada walk an enchanted fairyland of singing waterfalls. 100% nature!

One of the most beautiful Levada walk in Madeira Island with stunning landscape and breathtaking sceneries.

This walk is inserted in a World Heritage site by UNESCO since 1999, the Laurissilva forest is also considered one of the seven wonders of Portugal.

Rabaçal levada walk

The Madeira Levada Walks are irrigation channels built in the past in order to transport the water from the north of Madeira Island to the south, nowadays the function of the Levada walk is not only to transport water but also is a tourism attraction receiving millions of tourist per year.

We operate in full Laurissilva Forest, a World Heritage site. From this point, we can observe one of the most beautiful valleys of Madeira, the Rabaçal Valley and down to the Forest House of Rabaçal. The Levada Rabaçal begins in Paul da Serra, more precisely in Calheta.

After a few meters of pure beauty, we make our first visit to the stunning waterfall of Risco.

After a break in the Risco balcony, we follow our path.

All around you can be dazzled by the green beauty of the forest and the sound of nature, the natural heart of  Madeira Island

We can enjoy a variety of plant species and listen to the water running along the Levada walk.

In the end of the Rabaçal Levada walk, we find the 25 Fontes and its beautiful green and fresh lagoon, surrounded by giant ferns.

After appreciating its natural and breathtaking scenery, we go round the same track back.

Price per person: 36,00€

Duration: approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes

Distance: 13 km

Highest point: 1290m

Lowest point: 900m

Location: Rabaçal

Difficulty: Moderate

Days: Fridays

Note: Tunnels and Vertigo

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

Our tour begins in Pico do Areeiro viewpoint at 1818 meters with a breathtaking view.

We go towards Ribeiro Frio and the noted trout hatchery. Santana is our next visit, a city well known for its traditional houses.

Following the road along the north coast we visit Porto da Cruz, Portela viewpoint at 670 meters and Machico where in 1419 the Portuguese navigators first landed.

We return to Funchal passing by Camacha famous for its wickerwork warehouse.

Price per person without lunch: 36,00€

Children between 5 and 9 years of age will pay 50% of the normal price

Days: Saturday

Our excursions are available in the following languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English and German.

“A hike that connects Porto da Cruz to Machico on the north coast of Madeira Island, a walk of contrasts.”

This walk connects Machico to Porto da Cruz through an old footpath once used by the local people to move from one place to another to do exchange business.

The walk starts in the Levada dos Maroc¸os, so the first part of the route is easy walking along a Levada followed with Mimosa trees and agricultural lands.

After enjoying the fantastic views over Machico city, we go up a trail to reach the viewpoint of Boca do Risco, where a superb view awaits us over the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Ponta de Sa~o Lourenc¸o, the Penha d’Aguia and, if the weather permits, The Porto Santo Island. Stunning, don’t you think so?

After a short stop to refresh, we continue our walk towards Porto da Cruz, by a coastal path with fascinating views and where you can observe some endemic specimens of Madeira.

The route is quite narrow and vertiginous, being slippery during the wetter months, that’s why this trail is recommended for people used to walk on the mountain.

On our way to Porto da Cruz you can see one of the most iconic rock formations of Madeira, Penha D’Aguia, prepare your camera for sure you will want to immortalize this moment in a photograph.

After our walk we will stop in the center of Porto da Cruz, here you can see the famous sugar cane mill, where they extract the juice of the sugar cane for the confection of the brandy “aguardente” or of the honey cane that will lead to our typical honey cake.

Price per person: 36,00€

Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes

Distance: 12 km

Highest point: 350 m

Lowest point: 100 m

Location: Porto da Cruz | Machico

Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

Days: Saturdays

Includes: Official Mountain Guide, transport and insurance (Required by Portuguese law)

Extras:

Picnic – Normal: 8,00€

Picnic – Salads: 10,00€

Our Jeep Safari to the amazing west starts in Lugar de Baixo, situated in the south coast of the Island.

We follow the road to Lombo do Mouro, Bica da Cana and Santa, three viewpoints with fantastic views over the Island.

Our next stop will be in Porto Moniz, one of the best known and visited cities in Madeira, being the volcanic rock swimming pools its main attraction.

We will pass in Chão da Ribeira, surrounded by the Laurissilva Forest, it?s a town located in a valley overlooking the Seixal parish.

Last stop will be in Serra d?água, situated in the southwest part of the island and named for its watermills used for sawmilling.

Lugar de Baixo ? Lombo do Mouro ? Bica da Cana ? Paul da Serra ? Santa ? Porto Moniz ? Chão da Ribeira ? Serra d?água

Price per adult: 45,00€ (lunch not included ? extra 12,00€)

Duration: approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes

Days: Monday

The Madeira Jeep safari amazing south is one of the best Jeep expedition to do when you are visiting the island of Madeira. The perfect weather around the year and the beautiful landscapes of the south coastal make this expedition a wonderful experience.

This Amazing full day tour in a Jeep will show you the best of the South. We starting the tour leaving the Capital of Madeira and after that our first stop will be in Paul da Serra, Madeira’s most extensive plateau with approximately 24km2, surrounded by a luxuriant nature, here you can observe the Laurissilva forest of Madeira Island (World heritage by UNESCO since 1999) and one of the “seven wonders” in Portugal.

After Paul da Serra let’s visit Ponta do Pargo, located on the extreme west coast, with beautiful views over the Atlantic Ocean and amazing landscapes for photos and good memories. Next stop will be the fishing village Paul do Mar, famous for Surf (considered the Hawai of Europe) and for its breathtaking sunset.

We follow the road to Jardim do Mar, Calheta is famous for its Sugar Cane factory producing “aguardente” (Rum) and honey and also for the sandy beach. Last stop will be in Ponta do Sol famous for its good weather conditions and for the amazing sunset.

Madeira Jeep safari amazing south “highlights”:

– Visit the south coast of Madeira Island with beautiful and breathtaking landscapes always with a professional driver that will show you the best of Madeira Island.

– During the Madeira Jeep safari amazing south you will have the opportunity to visit the following places: Paul da Serra – Ponta do Pargo – Paul do Mar – Jardim do Mar – Calheta – Ponta do Sol

Price per adult: 45,00€ (lunch not included – extra 12,00€)

Duration: approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes

Days: Sunday

All our tours includes: Insurance, transportation and professional driver.

Full-day tour Jeep Safari to the north coast, are you ready for the trip? We start at São Vicente on the north coast of the island. Ponta Delgada is our next stop, a charming village near the sea, with beautiful ocean and mountain views.

Before we arrive at Santana, famous for its traditional madeiran houses with a triangular shape, we pass by São Jorge in the extreme north of the Island.

We follow the road to Faial and then to Poiso where you will find a very cozy restaurant, especially in winter it will be the best place for you to get warm.

São Vicente – Ponta Delgada – São Jorge – Santana – Faial – Poiso

Price per adult: 45,00€ (lunch not included – extra 12,00€)

Duration: approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes

Days: Friday

We begin our Jeep Safari in Câmara de Lobos, a fishing village, one of Winston Churchill’s greatest passions, and once we get there you will find out why.

We follow the road, passing by Campanário, name given by the explorers due to the tall islet unusual shape, resembling a bell tower, and by Lugar da Serra at approximately 713 meters above sea level.

We continue our tour towards Jardim da Serra, with a fantastic view over the Nun’s valley.

Last stop will be in Boca da Corrida viewpoint at 1000 meters high, with breathtaking views over Curral das Freiras and the central mountain range.

After the Jeep Safari, we go towards the ocean to relax and have the opportunity to see some whales, dolphins and turtles.

Câmara de Lobos – Campanário – Lugar da Serra – Jardim da Serra – Boca da Corrida Pic Nic Catamaran

Price per adult: 70,00€ (picnic included)

Duration: approximately 7 hours and 30 minutes

Days: Tuesday