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Madeira wine tasting and dolphin watching tour
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Place: Madeira
Duration: 9 hours
Language: English
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Do this because
- Discover the flavors and traditions of Madeira
- Admire the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean from a catamaran
- Enjoy watching dolphins
What to expect
Enjoy a trip to Serra d'Agua, a valley at the center of the island. After passing this area, you'll go off-road meeting fantastic views over the north of the island (Porto Moniz, Ribeira da Janela, Paúl da Serra, and São Vicente). Then, you'll have an unforgettable experience with the main wine producers in Madeira, followed by a guided tour through the largest vineyards along with a wine tasting (1 rose, 2 white, 2 red- included) and a professional explanation about traditions, wine culture, and wine production. From this fabulous experience, you'll continue to one of the most visited places on the island, Cabo Girão, the highest cliff in Europe and second in the World (580 meters), known by its suspended glass floor viewpoint, which offers a spectacular panoramic view over the Atlantic, Câmara de Lobos and Funchal. A perfect tour for nature and wine lovers. After the Jeep tour, you'll be dropped off at Funchal’s Harbor to start the Dolphin & Whale Watching Trip. Get ready to get on board a catamaran for a relaxing trip along the south coast of Madeira. The boat trip takes 3 hours with strong possibilities of watching Dolphins & Whales in their natural habitat. During the trip, the crew will give you detailed information about the cetacean species that you are able to see. In the summer months, there is the possibility of swimming below the Cabo Girao cliff.
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Important to know
- Free Pick-up in Funchal´s area. Please provide your location at the chekout
- The minimum age to participate is 3 years old
- The Catamaran trip ends in Funchal’s Harbor
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What’s included
Guided tour
4x4 tour
Safety instructions and first aid kit
All insurances in accordance with the Portuguese law
Local taxes
Wi-Fi
Wine tasting
Free pick up in Funchal
What’s not included
Drop-off
Lunch
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
Provider
True Spirit Lda
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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