Madeira Island - Center & Toboggan -Ride Tour
Pico dos Barcelos
The Center and Toboggan Ride starts with the pickup from Funchal Cruiseship port.
High above the hotel zone is a tree topped belvedere. Pico dos Barcelos has an observation point on the edge of Funchal, it is 355m (1165 ft). There’s a magnificent view across Funchal from the top of the viewpoint. We then take the winding road, up through the eucalyptus forest until Eira do Serrado, absorbing the picturesque view of the peaks
Eira do Serrado
This belvedere at Eira do Serrado has a spectacular and hair-raising rock ledge, overlooking “Curral das Freiras” a horse shoe shaped valley far below. This valley has three sheer sides that cut into the serrated peaks of Madeira. Here, Madeira’s highest mountain was mistakably believed during many years, to have been a volcanic crater. It is now known that its dramatic geographical shape was created by the river itself. From here you can admire the tiny terraced fields which grow wine, fruit and vegetables and the slopes far below with sweet chestnut tree
Camara de Lobos
A small fishing village. It is one of the island’s most atmospheric fishing villages. The village was named after monk seals which frequent visitors to the harbour. The centre of the village, with its whitewashed houses, shops and bar where you can taste the local drink poncha, remains instantly likeable. The stony beach is filled with colourful beached fishing boats .Winston Church choose this village to paint in 1949.
Cabo Girao
After visiting Camara de Lobos, we drive further up to the worlds second highest and Europe’s highest (580m) – (1775 ft).The name Cabo Girão comes from Zarco first exploration of Madeira coast because he got as far as this point and did an about-turned (girão) back to Funchal. You can enjoy the magnificent views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal. At the foot of the cliff the locals made little plots, of vines and vegetables, forming an incredible landscape.
Entrance at Cabo Girao Viewpoint | |
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Adult | € 2 |
Children (under 12) | Free |
Toboggan -Ride or visit the Monte Church
Please note: The price for the private tour does not include the cost of the tobbogan ride.
The Monte Toboggan are sliding in a wicker basket mounted on wooden runners, its is possible to cover the 2 km (1 mile) descent from Monte to Funchal in 10 Minutes.The Trip is made by Thousands every Year,Fascinated by the experience of traveling at speed down a public highway on a wooden sled. Ernest Hemingway once described it as "Exhilarating".A Cushioned seat softens the safe hands ride,and passengers inthe safe hands of the toboggan drivers, who push and sterr from the rear,using their rubber-soled boots as brakes. Madeiran Tobogganing was invented as a form of transportation in 1850.
The excursion ends in front of your Cruiseship .
Toboggan Ride Price Lists | |
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Open Daily | Monday to Saturday 9h00 to 17h45 |
Closed | Very Sunday 1st January 14th & 15th August 25th December |
Ticket Prices per sled |
€ 27.50 (Single Person) € 35.00 (Two Person) € 47.50 (Three Person) |
Payment | Directly to operator in cash |
Prices for Excursions from Funchal Port | 1 to 4 pax | 5 to 8 pax |
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Estimated Time : +/- 4.5 hours | Estimated Time:+/- 5 hours |
85 Euros | 115 Euros |
The above Prices are per vehicle including the guide and NOT per person |
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Payments are made directly to the guide No Deposit Required. No Cancellation Fee. |
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We can Arrange tours for Small, Medium and Large Groups on request, Please Contact Us |
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Custom made tours are available . | |
You will be pick up and dropped off at the Cruise Ship Port. | |
The price for the private Shore tour does Not Include the Cost for Toboggan Ride and Entrance at the Gardens. |