Ilana and friends trip in Madeira

Ilana and friends trip in Madeira

Hi Ilana,

Please see below the final offer for your following trip to Madeira.

Day 1 (07:00-15:00)

  1. Sunrise at Pico de Ariero (right now the entire trail is closed due to the fires, they have opened just a portion of it - 1.2 km until the Viewpoint of Ninho da Manta and back.
  2. Ribeiro Frio.
    Levada dos Balcões - Although it's a very short trail (1.5 km and return), you will have the opportunity to see the endemic species of Madeira.
  3. Viewpoint Guindaste - offers a stunning view of the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira.
  4. Porto da Cruz town (we could have lunch at A Pipa , a locals restaurant).
    Visit Engenhos do Norte - one of the few surviving rum distilleries of the island and the only one still driven by steam.
  5. Machico (the 2nd largest town in Madeira).
  6. Santa Cruz.

Day 2 (12:30-20:30)

  1. Câmara de Lobos - little fishermen enchanting village where Winston Churchill used to spend time and paint.
  2. Cabo Girão (The highest sky-walk on a cliff in Europe).
  3. Ponta do Sol little town.
  4. Suggested lunch at A Poita (fresh fish restaurant).
  5. Praia da Calheta.
  6. Jardim do Mar (an idyllic and charming fishermen village).
  7. Paul do Mar - a little fishing village on the southwest coast of Madeira.
  8. Ponta do Pargo (viewpoint of the highest lighthouse of Portugal, visible from 50 km).
    Viewpoint do Fio
  9. Viewpoint da Garganta Funda (impressive waterfall especially in the winter time when the debit is higher).
  10. Fanal forest and the 600 years laurel trees.
  11. Seixal (natural black volcanic sand beach).
  12. Porto Moniz (natural lava pools).
  13. Sunset at Ponta da Ladeira

Day 3 (09:00-17:00)

  1. Cristo Rei the 1st statue of Jesus Christ, before Brasil and Lisbon).
  2. Viewpoint Pico do Facho (overlooking the port of Caniçal and the town of Machico).
  3. Viewpoint Ponta do Rosto (view of Ponta de São Lorenco).
  4. Miradouro Rocha do Navio.
  5. Santana - the traditional thatch-and-lava stone buildings that were once common throughout the north-east of the island.
  6. São Jorje beach and ruins.
  7. Cabo Aéreo - traditional espetada (beef skewer) or fresh fish with a view.
  8. Viewpoint da Vigia.
  9. Viewpoint Beira da Quinta (facing Arco de São Jorje).
  10. Viewpoint São Cristovão.
  11. Town of São Vicente.


The price for all 3 days is 825 EUR with following services included: private guide and a mini van with a driver to accommodate all of us.
For a firm confirmation an advance payment of 200 EUR is required.

You can deposit the money in my company account using the below details:
POTENTIAL GREEN LDA
PT50 0018 000362644687020 47
Estrada da Achada 2, Ponta do Sol, 9360-541

Notes:
If you need an invoice I will have to add 22% VAT on my services.
Values shown are for services originating and ending in Funchal area.
Full day services count as 8 hours.
Overtime: 20.00 EUR per hour. VAT included.
For services between 22:00 and 06:59, a night shift surcharge of 25% will apply.

*Please note that this offer is subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
*Lunch is not included.

Other suggestions:

Cable Car to Monte - 12,5 Euros/ person.
Visit Monte Palace Tropical garden
Toboggan ride - 35 Euros / 2 people.
Calhau de lapa - boat trip at sunset
Santa Maria de Colombo - a replica of Christopher Colombo's flagship (they also organize 3h boat trips and it's a very nice experience.

Recommended Trails:
Fanal laurisilva forest trail options.
a. PR 13 Levada do Fanal - ~22 km, 7 h.
b. PR 14 Levada dos Cedros - ~10 km, 4 h.

Levadas less crowded with tourists:

Levada do Rei.
Levada do Larano.
Levada do Pedregal.

Thank you,
Ana-Maria Efta