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Madeira: Geology The Origins Tour

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews4 hFree cancellationBy Madeira Fauna Flora
Madeira: Geology The Origins Tour

About this activity

Tour the north-eastern coast of the island while enjoying the amazing volcanic landscapes and learning the island's origin. Join us on this journey several million years back in time to some of the best geological sites of the Island to learn all about the origins, age and landscapes of Madeira Island and its neighbouring Islands within the archipelago. A famous tour that explains all about the Madeira archipelago's islands. A must for first time visitors!

The tour includes visits to some volcanic cones, old and young lava flows, fossil beds, rift zones, prismatic basaltic outcrops among other geologocal features. Tour also includes equipment to enrich your experience and help you to observe the other Islands within Madeira archipelago.

The tour is easy, accessible to most people and made at a relaxed pace in small groups, normally of 8 people and some sections out of the beaten track. Our guides are all naturalist guides or biologists.

What's included

  • ✓Tour includes pick-up, drop off, insurance, geomap, binoculars, field telescope and coffee break.

Not included

  • ✕Extra food and beverages other than specified by the guide during the tour.

Meeting and pickup

  • Christ statue parking lot near the cablecar to Garajau beach
  • Funchal Lido monumental bus stop meeting point

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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