3 hours Funchal Marina
Dolphin & Whale Watching from Funchal
A marine-biologist-led catamaran trip into the deep water south of Funchal, where pilot whales and three dolphin species are resident year round.
from €40
Check availabilityThings to do in Madeira
The island rewards a boat trip, one long mountain walk and at least one afternoon that is only about food. These are the operators we send guests to. Booking goes through Viator, which means free cancellation on most trips and a real support line if a swell cancels your morning.
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Twelve trips that cover the water, the mountains and the kitchen.
2.5 hours Funchal Marina
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Sail west past Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão as the light goes gold, with a swim stop and drinks on board.
from €45
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Full day Island-wide pickup
West Madeira 4x4 Tour
Paúl da Serra plateau, Fanal's twisted laurel trees and the north-west coast road, in a small open jeep with a local driver.
from €65
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6 hours Rabaçal
Levada das 25 Fontes Guided Walk
The island's best-known levada walk through the Rabaçal valley to a waterfall amphitheatre, with transfers and a guide who knows the shortcuts.
from €55
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7 hours Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hike
Pre-dawn pickup for the ridge walk towards Pico Ruivo, above a sea of cloud. Demanding, unforgettable, and much easier with transport arranged.
from €70
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1.5 hours Funchal
Madeira Wine Cellar Tasting
A guided tasting through Sercial to Malmsey in a working Funchal lodge, explaining why the island's wine is aged the way it is.
from €25
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4 hours Funchal
Funchal Old Town & Monte Tour
Painted doors of the Zona Velha, the market, then the cable car up to Monte and the wicker toboggan back down.
from €35
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8 hours North West
North West & Porto Moniz Day Trip
Seixal's black sand, the Véu da Noiva waterfall and swimming time in the Porto Moniz volcanic pools.
from €50
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Canyoning in the Ribeira das Cales
Abseil, slide and swim down a forest canyon in the island's interior. Wetsuit, helmet and guides included; no experience needed.
from €75
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Family Boat & Swim Trip
A shorter, calmer sailing trip built around a swim stop in a sheltered bay — the easiest way to get small children onto the water.
from €30
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Madeira Airport Private Transfer
Fixed-price private transfer between Cristiano Ronaldo Airport and your accommodation, day or night.
from €35
Check availability 5 hours Caniçal
Ponta de São Lourenço Guided Hike
The dry, wind-carved eastern peninsula — red cliffs, sea on both sides and nothing like the rest of the island.
from €45
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