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Miguel Is Here
155 reviews
#1 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"He gave 100% to make our day an unforgettable experience including the off-road sections, places away from
the usual tourist trail
, the good value lunch (extra cost) and the Poncha sampling at the end."
"His great sense of humour and a genuine passion for Madeira really shines through in his detailed information and observations related to the people,
flora and fauna
throughout the journey."
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Dragon Tree Travel
690 reviews
#2 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Highlights for me: Amazing cliff view from laurel forest; Swimming in the volcanic rock pools; tasty Barracuda
lunch stop
; knock yourself out poncha ⭐"
"... off road tracks, admire stunning views, try real Madeiran food served in family run restaurant, learn a lot about Madeira
flora
and way of life,finally discuss about real life with one of Island inhabitants."
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Epic Madeira
564 reviews
#3 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"- great driving
skills
up the steep hills - perfect equipment (wetsuit, shoes, helmet, climbing gear etc.) - photo's of your adventure, so you can proof everybody you're awesome - the canyon is beautiful!"
"For anyone that loves to enjoy nature, feel the adrenaline of
outdoor activities
, wants professional guidance AND likes to hear more about Madeira and its culture, Peter and therefore EPIC Madeira is your answer."
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Up Mountain Madeira
1,217 reviews
#4 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Seeing beautiful views, learning about local
flora and fauna
, travelling 1,800 meters up mountains and off reading, it was a unique and adventurous day, done at a leisurely pace and very relaxing."
"It was a wonderful experience, our daughter loved it and David our driver stopped at a number of stunning view points and we got to sample true
local Poncha
at € 2 each!! Fabulous."
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Harmony in Nature
706 reviews
#5 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"We did
Coasteering
with Harmony in Nature on July 6th and we had a very great half day jumping, climbing, exploring (cliffs, nature, coastal animals, even caves) and swimming/floating along the beautiful coast line."
"I loved the contact with the nature, the sea was just gorgeous and it such a
fun activity
, the group was fun and the staff were extremely helpfull the whole time."
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Madeira Trike Tours
230 reviews
#6 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Thank you to Graham and Jorge for a fantastic and memorable day out best trip we have ever done what
an amazing experience
thank you Mark/ Alison"
"Jorge took us on this amazing trip around Funchal, we saw everything that was important and went to the highest place on the island and saw some lovely places and the
scenery
you see riding on the Trike is second..."
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Discovery Island Madeira
699 reviews
#7 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Guided by local experts Felipe and Daniel, we had a great look and feel of what it takes to absail cliffs and rocks in Madeira's
beautiful nature
while enjoying the spectacular views and having fun along the way!"
"Wow wow wow amazing canyoning!! First timer on the
activity
and it was fantastic and breathtaking!! Lots of fun and challenging but it was amazing."
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Pearl of the Atlantic Madeira
610 reviews
#8 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Especially enjoyed the local market in the town of Camacha (local bananas were the sweetest and artisan candy delicious), and a
wicker
factory with its variety of products (excellent eucalyptus candy!)."
"We booked this trip with Tobi Hughes (Madeira Island News ) and it was first class, the guide Marco, has an
extensive knowledge
of all the areas visited and is very helpful, both him and Duarte (a first class driv..."
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Hit the Road Tours
705 reviews
#9 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"... very mindful of having a relaxed hike and where she could she made sure we weren't surrounded by a big crowd which is definitely a bonus when it comes to taking pictures and enjoying the peacefulness of
nature
."
"Geoff was a great driver and picked us up and got us back to the hotel safely as well as taking in other highlights along the way and stopping at a
local bar
so we could enjoy Poncha at its best."
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Madeira Sidecar Tours
493 reviews
#10 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"The whole concept of touring the island by
bike
and sidecar was exhilarating; we experienced the sights, sounds, scents, and thrill of mountainside roads, delightful villages, cool tunnels, and breath-taking view-..."
"... and eldest son Jack, but due to a new baby, only myself and my youngest son Jonny (12) went on a superb trip to the plateau, where we rode up the mountain to the most stunning
scenery
I've ever seen on a bike."
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True Spirit
1,364 reviews
#11 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"The Majestic Mountain tour with Filipe was very informative and
great fun
! the 4X4 is a bit bumpy but lots of fun, great with the roof off so you can probably see all the fantastic nature around you."
"... of flora fauna & area contributed greatly to a thoroughly enjoyable unforgettable morning on Madeira !! Highly recommended this
adventure
for your stay in Madeira ..first class guide and quality transport."
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Green Devil Safari
1,121 reviews
#12 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"... and we were literally above the clouds....it was a breathtaking experience and Hugo was the perfect guide to accompany us with his passion of the island and extensive knowledge about the natural
flora and fauna
."
"... the driver/guide Spencer was very nice and helpful he tryed to keep everybody entretained and teached us fantastic things , beside the beautiful landscapes and the pure rich
nature
, it deserves 5*+ definitely ."
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Safari Madeira Island
1,426 reviews
#13 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"... Day-trip' (on 13 May 2018) with Palo (our professional 4X4 driver) & we all thoroughly enjoyed the exhilarating experience, spectacular
scenery
, views above the clouds, beautiful plants/trees & volcanic features."
"We had a whistle stop tour with Paulo imparting information every step of the way about the island's history and
flora and fauna
giving everyone plant of opportunity to take as many photos as they wished."
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Madeira Trail Tours
88 reviews
#14 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Four days and three nights of enchantment through diversified and peaceful landscapes: sea cliffs, steep mountains, levadas and waterfalls, protected areas of ancient laurel Sylva
trees
."
"My husband and I were able to truly experience the natural beauty of Madeira through a
nature
walk " Caldeirao Verde levada walk provided by Dinarte (Dino)."
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Oceansee
195 reviews
#15 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"... our guide and marine biologist, was really knowledgable and she (And Pedro, the Captain) was really respectful of the
animals
- we saw lots of Pilot Whales and Bottle Nose Dolphins - it’s really easy to find."
"All the crew and different companies work together to ensure that the welfare of the animals is prioritised and their are stringent requirements they have to meet, This company uses smaller
boats
than most, so eve..."
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Madeira Exquisite Food on Foot Tours
244 reviews
#16 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"A nice way to explore Funchal and hear some of the history and
culture
, whilst enjoying some interesting food - the fish, the pork sandwich and the pastel de nata were highlights."
"It's like a foundation course on local food and
culture
."
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Ventura Nature Emotions
362 reviews
#17 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"We saw a large pod of bottlenose dolphins several times, a fantastic trip with incredible views of the highest cliffs in Europe around Camara de Lobos, and a traditional
sailing boat
to see it all with!"
"Our skipper and guide were both knowledgeable and great company and we were really impressed by their care for the
animals
and the ocean, stopping to pick up plastic floating around in the water."
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Trail4Fun
172 reviews
#18 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"We have spent an
amazing afternoon
with Gui doing the buggy tour in the north east of the island, great views, great fun, good route and a knowledgeable guide!"
"The tour is a mixture of on road & off road driving; the vast majority being off road the route took us through some amazing forest & the
scenery
is incredible."
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Madeira Adventure Kingdom
739 reviews
#19 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"What an awesome day to spend in a beautiful island such as Madeira, breathe the air of pure and clean
nature
and having a fun and sportful day in the middle of Laurissilva
nature
."
":) I think our ages ranged from 24-52, great bonding experience, so I can only imagine this could be great as a business or group
activity
as well."
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Rent a Scooter Funchal
129 reviews
#20 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"The
bike
was brand new and in excellent condition, and it was an amazing
bike
to drive on the mountain roads."
"We rented a scooter for 4 days to
explore the island
and it is the best way to
explore the island
."
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Madeira Divepoint
313 reviews
#21 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Superb facilities, with hot showers, ample secure storage for your dive
gear
, a wide range of dive sites to suit all levels of experience and a friendly knowledgeable team of staff to help with any issue however s..."
"Our two teenage daughters really enjoyed their PADI
Open Water
course with Wilfred who is an excellent teacher; very encouraging, calm and patient, which resulted in two very comfortable newly qualified divers - t..."
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Wine Tours Madeira
128 reviews
#22 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"I greatly enjoyed both the food & wine walking tour of Funchal as well as the
full-day wine tour
of the island."
"Excellent in all aspects and led by a very knowledgable
local guide
."
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Go Trail Madeira
113 reviews
#23 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Fantastic trails along the amazing mountains , tunnels , levadas and lush sub tropical
forest
."
"Would highly recommend going on trail runs in the future with Daniel to discover the undulating
terrain
that Madeira has to offer!"
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Madeira Mountain Expeditions
321 reviews
#24 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"The route was really twisty but took us along some
fantastic views
, going off-road in some parts of the journey, stopping at the top of a mountain as well as a spectacular glass Skywalk."
"Best of South with Ricardo, knowledge of island history,
fauna
was excellent."
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Explora Madeira Diving Center
203 reviews
#25 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"My second dive was with Sofia and we went to the Praia do Garajau ocean
nature reserve
in their van, down a very entertaining single track road with multiple hairpins to a deserted bouldery beach."
"Lot of
marine life
, fishes, starfishes, an octopus, two eagle rays, some barracudas, a seahorse and a couple of sepias."
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Madeiralimo
130 reviews
#26 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
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Rota dos Cetaceos
441 reviews
#27 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"Once we located them from the boat, those of us who chose to
swim with the dolphins
, slipped into the water quickly but quietly."
"
Great trip
!"
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Madeira Fauna & Flora
189 reviews
#28 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"If you want something a bit different, do try Madeira Fauna and Flora, a small and relatively recent company who offer a variety of different walks as well as tours featuring the
nature
and ecology of the island."
"Maderia's Fauna & Flora are what most people love about this beautiful Island, so what better
tour company
could you use than one which offers excellent tours showing you Madeira's diversity and stunning scenery."
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VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching
83 reviews
#29 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"It is over double the price of the standard
boats
but totally worth it for these experience of being on an amazing boat with a knowledgeable, friendly crew and the personal attention that goes with a small group."
"Really nice people running a splendid coastal marine wildlife
tours
in beautiful catamarans."
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I Can Fly in Madeira
69 reviews
#30 of 135 Outdoor Activities in Funchal
"This was my second
paragliding flight
and it was an amazing experience!! It's for sure one if the best ways to see the island of Madeira from above."
"This was my first time and i had the best experience.This
activity
is on the more expensive side but i'm glad i dit it and wil do it again, Remi and his brother in law where very friendly and great to talk to this..."
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Dolphin and Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise from Funchal
Skywalk & Professional Wine Tasting and Vineyards Tour in Open Roof 4x4
Sailboat - Dolphins and Whales
North Tour - Santana - Adventureland Madeira - 4x4 Tours
Mountain Biking Tour from Funchal
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These places are best for outdoor activities in Funchal:
Madeira Explorers
Lido Bathing Complex
Madeira Island Ultra Trail
Lido Beach
Madeira Fitness Studio
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Funchal for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly outdoor activities in Funchal:
Up Mountain Madeira
Pearl of the Atlantic Madeira
Madeira Sidecar Tours
Safari Madeira Island
Portugal For You
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Funchal for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking outdoor activities in Funchal:
Up Mountain Madeira
Pearl of the Atlantic Madeira
Hit the Road Tours
Madeira Sidecar Tours
Safari Madeira Island
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Funchal for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking outdoor activities in Funchal:
Pearl of the Atlantic Madeira
Safari Madeira Island
Madeira Discoverers
Summer Anatomy
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Which places provide the best outdoor activities in Funchal for travellers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly outdoor activities in Funchal:
Up Mountain Madeira
Pearl of the Atlantic Madeira
Hit the Road Tours
Madeira Sidecar Tours
Safari Madeira Island
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