MADEIRA
The best days out on the island.
The 15 best things to do on Madeira. Sunrise hikes above the clouds, levada walks through the laurel forest, whale and dolphin trips, west-coast 4x4 runs and the island wines, all in one place.
Hybrid-electric dolphin and whale watching from Funchal with a Cabo Girão swim stop and scenic south-coast cliff views.
Most Popular“The crew were fantastic and absolutely devoted to their job. We have seen 3 different speeches of dolphins. Great job. Thank you amazing time”
4WD Land Rover day trip on Madeira with Cabo Girão Skywalk, black-sand Seixal, Porto Moniz lava pools, and Fanal forest.
“amazing trip, our tour guide gil was brilliant and made our trip so good, highly recommend”
A 3-hour Funchal catamaran cruise spotting dolphins, whales, and turtles near Cabo Girão, with a swim stop and bar onboard.
“Great trip the crew ensured we had a good time and we felt we were in safe hands. Saw pilot whales which was amazing can thoroughly recommend this company.”
Open-top 4x4 from Funchal to Fanal, Porto Moniz and Seixal. Swim in volcanic pools, see Paul da Serra above clouds.
“Great tour with good driver Diego. Saw a lot of beautiful places. Had a small off-road ride. Weather was windy but car was warm. We had a small group so no problem with time schedule.”
Open-roof 4x4 from Funchal to Porto Moniz, Fanal and Cabo Girão. Swim in volcanic pools, ride off-road, small group.
“Jazz was sensational guide. Kept us on time, gave us fun insights, great music. He’s an amazing singer, btw! 😇 stopped at some great spots, got us in front of crowds effortlessly. Great tour of Madeira West. I would recommend any day!”
A guided West Madeira day from Funchal with Cabo Girão, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz lava pools, and Seixal’s Bridal Veil.
“Great trip, very knowledgeable guide and the sights we stopped at in Madeira were beautiful. I was hiking for most of my holiday and it was nice to have this day for a bit of a rest off my feet but still with some exploring! Would recommend the tour”
East Madeira in 8 hours: Pico do Arieiro views, Santana straw houses, Ponta de São Lourenço coast drama, plus Machico bay.
“Excellent tour and so well organised. One of my favourites 😊”
A 2-hour Funchal old-town walk with Madeiran Heritage: Jesuits’ College, sweet factory, Farmers’ Market, sugar stories, wine lodge.
“Elias was an excellent guide. He made the walk enjoyable and interesting and we were really impressed by his knowledge. We were satisfied that we had seen a good part of the old town of Funchal.”
Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo on Madeira with door-to-door transfer from Funchal. Self-guided trail, 10 km.
“Pedro was our guide and we love him! He is super punctual and knowledgeable about the island. he was able to give us a lot of recommendations for the island. You can watch sunrise from the stairway to heaven. Part of this trail is closed off but you can still get amazing photos. Once the…”
Luxury catamaran cruising from Funchal to search for dolphins and whales, then snorkel at Cabo Girão in Madeira’s clear waters.
“Great value for money. We were lucky to see a pod of pilot whales, which was amazing. The two hosts were really knowledgeable and good fun. The onboard drinks good value - large red wine and a beer was only 6 euros! Highly recommend.”
West Madeira waterfalls, the foggy Fanal forest, and Porto Moniz sea pools in one 8-hour loop from Funchal with pickup.
“From the punctual pickup to all the points of interest and the safe return you could not fault Alex. With the consent of all onboard we went down some very narrow and extremely steep roads and saw parts of the island that I am sure many would have never seen. All in all a great…”
Madeira luxury catamaran whale and dolphin watch with unlimited drinks, snacks, sparkling wine, and a swim stop by Cabo Girão’s 586m cliff.
“It was such a lovely tour! The staf was amazing😊, funny, kind, and told a lot of interesting facts. The catamaran is a really comfortable boat, big, fast and there's enough space, you can easily change seats/places for the view. I really liked it that they don't let go a lot of people on the…”
Full-day Madeira jeep tour with pickup, off-road trails, Cabo Girão skywalk views, Fanal Forest, and a swim at Porto Moniz pools.
“Amazing 4x4 excursion to the North West of Madeira. Renato bought great energy and enthusiasm to the day. We visited a number of different locations and Renato was passionate on sharing with us the history, geography and culture of the island. Experiencing off road travel was exhilarating and thrilling. The countryside was magical and a…”
8-hour guided levada hike from Funchal to Levada das 25 Fontes, with hotel pickup, a wet tunnel, and famous cascade views.
“Excellent day from start to finish. Our guide was superb and gave us a real appreciation of the fauna and flora of the Rabacal Valley. Weather was a bit hit and miss but overall a really nice hike along the Levadas in beautiful surroundings.”
West Madeira day trip from Funchal with Cabo Girão cliffs, Fanal laurel forest, Porto Moniz volcanic pools, and north-coast viewpoints.
“A excellent experience! The guide/driver was very friendly, and the route was excellent. We explored almost all of western Madeira in one day. Highly recommended.”
From the sunrise peaks to the levada paths to the deep-water whales, every corner of the island and every way to spend a day.
