Originally founded by organizing shore excursions for passenger vessels, the tour company has been operating on the island since 1958. The full-service travel agency offers several half and full-day walking tours of Madeira, included the Levada Tours that follow along the winding irrigation channels of the island and may include a stop for a picnic lunch. The walking tours allow a maximum of six people and include transfers to and from the hotel, morning and afternoon drinks, certified mountain guides leading the small groups and access to extra backpacks, flashlights and walking sticks, if needed. The half-day Palheiro Gardens and Levada Walk departs in the afternoon and features a tour of the Quinta do Palheiro gardens followed by a one-hour walk along levadas with views of the mountains and plantations.
Blandy Travel
Av. Zarco 2
P.O. Box 408
Funchal, Madeira 9006
Portugal
+35-1-291-200-620
madeiraguide.com
A government bonded and licensed travel agent for Madeira, the tour operator has a multi-lingual staff with offices in the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany and Portugal. The half-day or full day luxury coach tours are available seven days a week and include informative commentary provided by a registered Government guide. The full day Northwest tour departs from the heart of Funchal and begins by traveling through a traditional fishing village, Camara de Lobos and Cabo Girao, the second highest sea cliff in the world. The tour continues through the valleys of Serra D'Agua offering a view of both the north and south coast of the island from Encumeada, located at the top of the valley. Stops include Sao Vicente, a village along the northern coast of the island, an hour stop for lunch in the village of Porto Moniz and also a visit to the Bica da Cana reserves. The luxury tour buses are low-emission and seats are assigned when a bus tour is booked. The tour company offices are located in the main square in the Lido tourist zone in Funchal and are situated directly opposite each other. One office near the Monumental Lido Hotel, between Avis and Hertz and the other office is across the road, located next to the Remax office.
Strawberry World Tours
+35-1-291-762-429
lido-tours.com
The eco-tourism company specializes sightseeing tours focused on the observation of endemic and indigenous species of birds, plants and animals. The Madeira Sea Tour offers the opportunity to enjoy the natural wonders of the island from a boat. Cruises depart from the Canical Marina and the crew will point out different species of turtles, whales, dolphins and birds whenever they are spotted. Between between March and October, several cruises also include a snorkeling stop in the natural bay of Sao Lourenco's Nature Reserve. The sightseeing tour usually travels through the areas near Desertas Islands and depending upon the time of year, visitors might see Fea's petrels, Bulwer's petrels and the Madeira-storm petrel as well as dolphins and whales swimming along the southeast coast of Madeira. Transfers from Funchal or Canico to and from the marina are subject to availability. Passengers should wear or bring appropriate footwear, a jacket, sunscreen, a hat, a towel and swimsuit.
Madeira Wind Birds
Rua da Pena N 10J
Funchal, Madeira 9050-099
Portugal
+35-1-917-777-441
madeirabirds.com
