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Madeira round trip

Madeira

Beautiful Flowers and Coast

Cycling in Madeira, does that work? Of course you have concerns about this too, seeing that the island is of course a well-known walking paradise! We can however assure you that it works very well! On wonderful panoramic roads, you will cycle around pretty much all of the island. In the places where it is too mountainous, our transfers will help you out. You can enjoy a summer-like climate here all year around as well as the exotic flora and fauna. On your way, you will find wonderful parks and gardens, still bays and spectacular cliffs. But you don’t miss out on culture on this tour either! This Portuguese island was already settled in the 15th Century in the centre of the Atlantic and left behind magnificent quintas and monumental fortresses. Spend a wonderful week on this flowery island! World Cultural Heritage site landscape, old sailor culture and above all the hospitable Madeirans will delight you!  

Portugal
High level
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-guided tour
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Itinerary

Enjoy all of your hotels facilities today already. It is located right by the beach so the sea is calling you too!

In the morning you will be greeted by your tour representative and the rental bikes will be handed out and fitted. Afterwards there is the transfer to Camacha. This village is famous for its basket making. This practical souvenir is of course offered directly from the producers. You will cycle on a lovely high road right towards the East Coast. Enjoy the beautiful views on the way to the little fishing village, Porto da Cruz. Relax here on the beach made out of volcano sand or visit one of the last working sugar cane mills. 

A long, steep ascent will be bridged by bus this morning. In Santana you will start your cycle tour. Beforehand you should however visit the true Madeiran landmark. The traditional, thatched farmhouses have been lovingly restored here. The cycle route goes along a beautiful road through small, charming villages whilst always running along the length of the East Coast until you get to Sao Vicente. The village, named after Saint Vincent, is located right by the sea. It is however well-known for its 400,000-year-old grottoes.

To begin with, you go in the mountains today! A transfer will take you to the high plateau Paúl da Serra. From here, you get on your bike and follow the high road past grazing cows and sheep. A long descent will then lead you to the West Coast of the island. Before you get to Porto Moniz, a spectacular view will leave you breathless. Where you are staying tonight is well-known for its natural swimming pools. The sea formed small and large pools, which are popular places to swim by both locals and tourists.

Today’s stage takes you along the West Coast and right through the UNESCO world heritage site in Madeira. You will cycle through fragrant forests and through small villages and you will always be accompanied by spectacular views of the below lying sea. After every curve you get a new great photo shot. In the lively village Calheta, it was not only the yacht harbour that was rebuilt. For the artificial beach, sand was especially imported from Morocco. The former sugar cane village has become a popular place for locals to meet.

For the first third of today‘s stage, you will cycle directly along the waterside towards the capital. From Ribeira Brava the route takes you up hill away from the coast and then you will reach the very spectacular view point on the island. At Cabo Girao, a transparent platform was built 580m above the sea. The view down over the highest cliffs in Europe is dizzying. A long descent will then bring you back to the coast and then into the centre of Funchal. Colourful and lively are two strong impressions you will get from the capital of this island.

The cable car will take you on your bike free day to the popular destination of Monte. Previously a noble health resort with grand quintas, this area offers many possibilities nowadays for an interesting day.  You can visit the pilgrimage church Nossa Senhora do Monte do Monte and the tropical garden Jardim Tropical Monte Palace. You could also go for a lovely walk along the famous waterway, the “Levadas”. The rapid ride to the valley is nevertheless spectacular wits one of the fantastic wicker sledges. You will see that Madeira also isn’t boring without a bike…

Tour character

Very quiet roads will lead you around this island. You will only cycle on busier roads for very short sections. The steepest and longest ascents will be bridged with transfers. Nevertheless, there are several longer ascents to deal with each day. Due to the topography and also the longer and sometimes steep hills we recommend that you should have good fitness and good confidence on a bike.

Prices and events

All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Caniço
  Season 1
07.01.2023 - 03.03.2023
28.10.2023 - 09.12.2023

Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Season 2
04.03.2023 - 26.05.2023
07.10.2023 - 27.10.2023

Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Season 3
27.05.2023 - 06.10.2023

Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Madeira circular tour, 8 days, PO-MARCF-08X
Base price
949.00
1,049.00
1,139.00
Surcharge half board 7 x (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher) 215.00 215.00 215.00
Surcharge single room 479.00 479.00 479.00
Season 1
Jan 7, 2023 - Mar 3, 2023
Oct 28, 2023 - Dec 9, 2023
Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Season 2
Mar 4, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023
Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Season 3
May 27, 2023 - Oct 6, 2023
Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Madeira circular tour, 8 days, PO-MARCF-08X
Base price
Surcharge half board 7 x (mostly multi-course, sometimes outside the property, payable with voucher)
Surcharge single room
949.00
215.00
479.00
1,049.00
215.00
479.00
1,139.00
215.00
479.00
Season 1
Jan 7, 2023 - Mar 3, 2023
Oct 28, 2023 - Dec 9, 2023
Season 2
Mar 4, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023
Season 3
May 27, 2023 - Oct 6, 2023
Caniço
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
Funchal
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
79.00
65.00
79.00
65.00
79.00
65.00
79.00
65.00
79.00
65.00
79.00
65.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Caniço
  Season 1
Jan 7, 2023 - Mar 3, 2023
Oct 28, 2023 - Dec 9, 2023

Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Season 2
Mar 4, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Oct 7, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023

Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Season 3
May 27, 2023 - Oct 6, 2023

Arrival Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Caniço
Double room p. P. 79.00 79.00 79.00
Surcharge single room 65.00 65.00 65.00
Funchal
Double room p. P. 79.00 79.00 79.00
Surcharge single room 65.00 65.00 65.00
Filter
21-gear unisex incl. rental bike insurance
21-gear gents incl. rental bike insurance
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance
rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance
99.00
99.00
239.00
159.00
Prices per person in EUR

Services & Extras

Services
  • 7 nights in hotels as described
  • Breakfast
  • For half-board bookings: dinner with several courses
  • Personal welcome and information talk (DE, EN)
  • Bus transfers Canico - Camacha, Porto da Cruz - Santana and Sao Vicente - Rocha Negra each incl. bike
  • 1 cable car ride Mountain & Valley Funchal - Monte
  • Carefully worked out itinerary
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (DE, EN)
  • GPS data for your navigation device on request
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
  • Rental bike insurance
  • 7-day service hotline

Not included services

  • Arrival and departure
  • Parking fees
  • Spa and local taxes where applicable
  • Optional sightseeing
  • City maps
  • Travel insurance
  • Expenses for personal use
Extras

Arrival / Parking/ Departure

  • Funchal airport
 
Accommodation

Category: 4**** hotels, 1x 2** hotel directly by the sea

Important notes

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

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