Experience Overview:

Experience a great adventure with us! First, we head up to Pico Areeiro, the third highest peak of Madeira. Then, we travel to Ribeiro Frio for a peaceful walk through the laurel forest along a charming levada. Next comes the most fun part of the program—an exciting off-road drive through eucalyptus and laurel forests!

We will then visit Santana to see the famous thatched-roof cottages and take a break for lunch. After Santana, we head to Porto da Cruz, home to the majestic Eagle Rock, a picturesque bay beloved by surfers, and a factory that produces the magic drink of all time: rum! Finally, we conclude our trip at the São Lourenço peninsula to admire its extraordinary lunar landscapes.


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Experience Overview:

What will we see during this tour? We begin our adventure at Cabo Girão, the highest cliff in Europe, where you can step out onto a stunning glass terrace for unforgettable views.

From there, we take wild roads up to the Paul da Serra plateau—a landscape completely different from the rest of the island. Our next stop is the mysterious and magical ancient laurel forest, Fanal. Winding our way down through the Ribeira da Janela canyon and its namesake village, we reach the stunning north coast. Finally, we arrive in Porto Moniz, home to the famous volcanic pools! Here, we take a longer break so you can enjoy a swim, take photos, and have lunch.

The journey continues to the charming town of Seixal, renowned for its extraordinary black sand beach, and we conclude our trip in the traditional fishing village of Câmara de Lobos.


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Experience Overview On the “Mysterious Madeira” tour, we will get to know our beautiful island from a slightly different perspective. By off-road vehicle, we will explore the parts of the island where buses cannot reach. Picturesque nature, incredible views, and a friendly atmosphere are guaranteed!

We will start in the sunny town of Ponta do Sol, then visit Madalena do Mar to learn about the interesting history associated with this village. Next, we head into the mountains where we will see cows calmly strolling among beautiful landscapes. We will drive along the Rabaçal valley and go off-road to Ponta do Pargo, the westernmost tip of the island. Finally, via a fantastic old road, we will descend to two picturesque coastal towns located right by the ocean: Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar. It’s going to be great fun!


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At VipDolphins your trip includes everything, We will offer a glass of Portuguese sparkling wine when you arrive on our catamaran, then you can enjoy the open bar with cocktails and local wine, beers, soft drinks, coffee, top-quality snacks and appetizers.

The experience lasts 3-hours, where you can enjoy a variety of underwater animals and gorgeous scenic views that you’ll never forget.
The beginning of the tour starts at the dock of the new Marina of Funchal and continues with a ride out into the ocean to find some dolphins, whales and turtles, the sighting of wildlife is guaranteed with us !

After that we make a 30min stop next to Cabo Girão (586m) – The second highest sea cliff in the world and is the highest in Europe – you will have a chance to swim in the crystal clear waters. After a swim, we will head back to the marina, and you will be able to relax and enjoy the views of the West coast of Funchal.

We keep our tour groups fairly small with maximum of 17 guests + 3 crew members, ensuring all of our passengers enjoy prime visibility of all kinds of marine life.

Our master captain and marine biologist will take you to the best locations and share their local knowledge on the area and its wildlife.
Book now to enjoy Dolphins and Whales in both comfort and style on this luxury catamaran and give yourself, your family or friends a fantastic experience.

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