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)
- 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.
- 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. - Viewpoint Guindaste - offers a stunning view of the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira.
- 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. - Machico (the 2nd largest town in Madeira).
- Santa Cruz.
Day 2 (12:30-20:30)
- Câmara de Lobos - little fishermen enchanting village where Winston Churchill used to spend time and paint.
- Cabo Girão (The highest sky-walk on a cliff in Europe).
- Ponta do Sol little town.
- Suggested lunch at A Poita (fresh fish restaurant).
- Praia da Calheta.
- Jardim do Mar (an idyllic and charming fishermen village).
- Paul do Mar - a little fishing village on the southwest coast of Madeira.
- Ponta do Pargo (viewpoint of the highest lighthouse of Portugal, visible from 50 km).
Viewpoint do Fio - Viewpoint da Garganta Funda (impressive waterfall especially in the winter time when the debit is higher).
- Fanal forest and the 600 years laurel trees.
- Seixal (natural black volcanic sand beach).
- Porto Moniz (natural lava pools).
- Sunset at Ponta da Ladeira
Day 3 (09:00-17:00)
- Cristo Rei the 1st statue of Jesus Christ, before Brasil and Lisbon).
- Viewpoint Pico do Facho (overlooking the port of Caniçal and the town of Machico).
- Viewpoint Ponta do Rosto (view of Ponta de São Lorenco).
- Miradouro Rocha do Navio.
- Santana - the traditional thatch-and-lava stone buildings that were once common throughout the north-east of the island.
- São Jorje beach and ruins.
- Cabo Aéreo - traditional espetada (beef skewer) or fresh fish with a view.
- Viewpoint da Vigia.
- Viewpoint Beira da Quinta (facing Arco de São Jorje).
- Viewpoint São Cristovão.
- 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