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A group of people standing on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean. 1
A rugged cliff with layered rock formations and a clear sky. 2
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Hikers on a rocky coastal trail with a view of the ocean and a distant mountain. 4
People standing on a rocky cliff by the sea, some holding notebooks and pens. 5
By Madeira Geo Tours

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 3,349 and current price is P 2,779 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Discover Madeira’s volcanic geology, with dikes and strata up to 5.57 Ma
    • Explore a coastal trail with dramatic views over cliffs and the Atlantic Ocean
    • Photograph volcanic colors where they meet the Atlantic
    • Spot seabirds, reptiles, and small endemic plants

Activity location

    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • ER109 9200, 9200-000 Machico, Portugal | Guests should wait at the entrance to the Ponta de São Lourenço trail, located at the roundabout at the end of a dead-end road, to meet their guide, Sandro Vicente, who will be easily identifiable by the ID badge around his neck.
    • Machico, Madeira, Portugal

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Ponta de São Lourenço with a Geologist – Tour Only

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This option includes only the hiking tour. Guests should meet the guide at the beginning of the Ponta de São Lourenço trail.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 3,348.44 x 2 AdultsP 6,696.88
Total
Price is P 6,696.88

Ponta de São Lourenço with a Geologist - With Transfer

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

This option includes the tour and the pickup and drop-off from the locations specified in the product description, for your convenience, so you can relax and focus on the experience.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 6,839.37 x 2 AdultsP 13,678.74
Total
Price is P 13,678.74

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Personal accident and liability insurance
  • Inclusions
    Certified geologist
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Food and drinks in the vehicle, Pets, Sandals or flip flops, Smoking in the vehicle, Vaping
    • Not suitable for: Children under 13 years, People afraid of heights, People over 80 years, People under 4 ft 4 in (135 cm), People with low level of fitness, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Along the Ponta de São Lourenço Trail ( PR8 ), you'll encounter multiple geosites and points of geological interest, turning this hike into a true open-air classroom where you can observe, interpret, and understand the volcanic, tectonic, and erosive processes that shaped Madeira. The trail is located within the Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Monument, which offers a unique chance to explore the geological origin and evolution of Madeira, a volcanic island on the African Plate. The experience is further enhanced by the constant presence of the Atlantic Ocean and the peninsula's semi-arid environment, which hosts a distinctive landscape and ecosystem found nowhere else on the island.

Location

Activity location

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    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • ER109 9200, 9200-000 Machico, Portugal | Guests should wait at the entrance to the Ponta de São Lourenço trail, located at the roundabout at the end of a dead-end road, to meet their guide, Sandro Vicente, who will be easily identifiable by the ID badge around his neck.
    • Machico, Madeira, Portugal