Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive at your beachfront hotel and have time to get settled in and check out what the property has to offer. Once evening rolls around, your tour representative will run through a welcome briefing to go over how the trip works and answer any initial questions.
- Day 2
Camacha to Porto da Cruz
After a morning transfer to Camacha, you'll pick up your rental bikes and get fitted properly. The village is known for its basket making, so there's time to walk through local producers' shops. Then you'll cycle along a high road heading toward the East Coast, riding down to Porto da Cruz, a fishing village where you can relax on the volcanic sand beach or stop by one of the last working sugar cane mills if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer Canico to Camacha with bike
- Bike rental fitting in Camacha
- Cycle tour from Camacha to Porto da Cruz
Optional Activities
- Visit working sugar cane mill in Porto da Cruz
- Purchase baskets from local producers in Camacha
Landmarks/POIs Camacha Porto da Cruz - Day 3
Santana to São Vicente
You'll take a bus up a steep section in the morning to reach Santana, where the traditional thatched farmhouses sit as real Madeiran landmarks that have been carefully restored. From there, cycling takes you along a nice road through charming villages on the East Coast until you reach São Vicente, a village named after Saint Vincent. The area is known for its 400,000-year-old grottoes that you can visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Santana with bike
- Visit traditional thatched farmhouses in Santana
- Cycle tour from Santana to São Vicente
Optional Activities
- Explore São Vicente grottoes (400,000 years old)
Landmarks/POIs Santana São Vicente Grottoes - Day 4
Paúl da Serra to Porto Moniz
Starting in the mountains, a transfer brings you to the high plateau of Pául da Serra where you'll cycle past grazing cows and sheep with mountain views around you. The long descent takes you down toward the West Coast with views of the ocean before you reach Porto Moniz, which has natural swimming pools formed by the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus transfer to Paúl da Serra with bike
- Cycle tour from Paúl da Serra to Porto Moniz
Optional Activities
- Swim in natural pools at Porto Moniz
Landmarks/POIs Paúl da Serra Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools - Day 5
Porto Moniz to Calheta
You'll cycle along the West Coast through a UNESCO World Heritage site, riding through fragrant forests and small villages with the sea visible below. The road has plenty of curves, each one offering something new to see. Later you'll reach Calheta, a lively village that's transformed from its sugar cane past into a popular local spot with a yacht harbor and an artificial beach.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Porto Moniz to Calheta through UNESCO World Heritage site
Landmarks/POIs Madeira UNESCO World Heritage Site Calheta - Day 6
Calheta to Funchal
Cycling starts along the waterside heading toward the capital, and then the route climbs away from the coast to reach Cabo Girão. This is a spectacular viewpoint with a transparent platform sitting 580 meters above the sea, giving you a dizzying look at Europe's highest cliffs. A long descent brings you back down to the coast and into Funchal's colorful, busy center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Calheta to Funchal
- Visit Cabo Girão viewpoint with transparent platform
Landmarks/POIs Ribeira Brava Cabo Girão - Day 7
Bike-Free Day
Taking a cable car up to Monte gives you options for how to spend the day. You can visit the pilgrimage church Nossa Senhora do Monte, walk through the tropical garden Jardim Tropical Monte Palace, or take a walk along the famous waterway called the Levadas. When it's time to head back down, you'll have the chance to ride one of the wicker sledges for a fast, exciting descent to the valley below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cable car return journey Funchal to Monte
Optional Activities
- Visit pilgrimage church Nossa Senhora do Monte
- Visit Jardim Tropical Monte Palace
- Walk along the Levadas waterway
- Ride wicker sledge from Monte to valley
Landmarks/POIs Monte Nossa Senhora do Monte Jardim Tropical Monte Palace Levadas - Day 8
Departure
This is when you'll depart Madeira, or if you prefer, you can arrange to extend your stay and continue exploring the island.
