Self Guided Transfer to Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve
Description
Explore the iconic Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço trail with ease, thanks to convenient local transport from Funchal, Caniço, Machico, or Garajau. This self-guided hike unveils Madeira's stunning coastal landscapes and rich biodiversity over a 6 km round trip. With panoramic views of both the north and south coasts, this moderate trail offers a unique opportunity to witness rare wildlife, including the region’s largest seagull colonies and protected seabirds. After your hike, take a refreshing dip at Cais do Sardinha before your comfortable return to your pickup location, making this experience ideal for nature enthusiasts seeking adventure with flexibility.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Children below 12 years old or with less than 1,35m are not allowed Precise pickup time will be confirmed the day before or in the morning prior to the departure. Wear comfortable shoes and bring rain gear Bring your own food and drinks To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please be on time as instructed by the driver. Delays affect the entire group, and if you do not arrive at the designated time, the tour will proceed without you. Keep in mind that the government now charges 3€ to enter specific hikes. You can either pay by card or with cash at the location or buy it beforehand. For more information please reach us out after booking.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(73)
Fabio is so lovely and helpful! Thank you very much for a wonderful day and being giving great advice. Wonderful clear communication. I would recommend plenty of suncream
Everything was perfect from pickup to drop, helping with ticket booking. Everything went well! Fabio was very communicative and informative about the trek! Will book again with this team!
Excellent service and on time. The guide Fabio was the best!!!
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The whole experience was effortless. Clear instructions on where to meet and drop off. Very professional and appreciated the regular communication both on the day and prior. Would recommend for easy travel to this beautiful hike.
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I arranged for several days of hiking transfers from our hotel to various trailheads across the island. This service was prompt, dependable and accommodating for a group of 16 hikers. We were met with smiles each morning and given good instructions and timeframes to complete our hikes. Extremely pleased with the service.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your experience with us. We are glad to read that your hiking experience in Madeira was great. We were really happy to have your group with us and we look forward to welcoming you again. All the best Thank you
The driver Fabio was very friendly, punctual, and gave us many helpful travel tips. The hike on the PR8 is beautiful and absolutely recommended. We were very satisfied today and can gladly recommend this tour.
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Great experience, good communication with driver, came to collect us earlier than scheduled time as our group finished the hike sooner than expected. Highly recommended when wanting to hike PR8. Thank you!
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Excellent driver who was very friendly, quick to respond to messages and gave us all the information we needed. I personally felt that the time allocated for completing the hike was perfect, neither too short nor too long. I would highly recommend this company for hike transfers on Madeira.
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Very convenient. André was our driver. Very friendly and super fun. I recommend it.
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Stunning hike! 10/10 ☀️ The weather was perfect and we staring in the morning so the paths were not super busy yet. The driver Fabio was great! The kept us very well informed up front in regards of pick up times, he explained the hike, and he made sure everyone were on track before the pick up! I would highly recommend!!
Thank you very much for taking your time to review us and Fabio. We are glad to read that everything worked out well. Thank you
