Rum, Poncha, and Vineyards Tour
4.5
12 Ratings
Funchal
Discover Madeiran flavors on a tour of rum mills, vineyards, and natural wonders. Taste Poncha, Madeira wine, and more. Unforgettable moments await!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum - Primary pick-up location. Or any hotel or apartment in Funchal Downtown.
    Any pick-up outside the primary location at the CR7 museum, please let us know in advance.

  • Sao Sebastiao Viewpoint (mirador) - We leave towards the West of the Island already starting to use the paths that have been cut through the mountains from Campanário. there we will be able to observe the work done by our ancestors in the execution of one of the world heritage sites nominated by UNESCO, I am talking about the famous terraces of Madeira Island. This type of ancestral construction is nothing more than the construction of stone walls of volcanic origin to add to the cultivation area on the slopes of the island. After observing these constructions we will make a brief stop at the São Sebastião belvedere situated 170 metres above sea level and where there is an ideal point to observe the only valley in Madeira Island that cuts through it from north to south.

  • Cais da Ponta do Sol - We leave towards the village of Ponta do Sol leaving the tunnel that gives access to the village, inside a pond existing in the roundabout we can observe a statue of modern traces that pays homage to the famous terraces of Madeira Island and we can observe that the main cultivation existing in the terraces is the famous Madeira banana tree.
    We will make a shortstop, where it is possible to visit a small Roman arch bridge made with basalt stone, an ideal place for photographs over the bay.

  • Cascata dos Anjos - After the stop in Ponta do Sol, we use the old regional road where we can observe how the old tunnels of Madeira Island used to be, they were dug by hand and opened with explosives. We can contemplate from the panoramic roof of our UMM the Basalt dome without any coating. Between the tunnels, we can also observe the old Royal Road nº23.
    We then stop at the famous Cascata dos Anjos, famous on social networks for its spectacular photos.

  • Sociedade dos Engenhos da Calheta - Leaving Angels Waterfall we will go to the village of Calheta where we will make a stop at one of the oldest sugar cane spirits distilleries in Madeira.
    Free time to visit the museum and taste the Poncha.
    Drinks not included in the tour price.

  • Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse - Continuing our tour we head towards Ponta do Pargo. The westernmost point of Madeira Island.
    Inaugurated in 1922, the lighthouse is situated on the westernmost point of the island, standing on a cliff at an altitude of 290 meters.
    Erected on Ponta da Vigia, 290 meters above sea level, Ponta do Pargo lighthouse started operating on June 5th, 1922, and dominates the cliff top.
    The tower is 14 meters high and its focus is at an altitude of 312 meters.

  • Achadas da Cruz - Following the old regional road, we will arrive at a small village situated in the division between north and south, where we can see a small cable car that gives access to a fajã at sea level, where agriculture is still practised and also vineyards that with the microclimate existing in the place produces excellent wine.

  • Santa - Porto moniz - Lunch Stop at Santa - Porto Moniz (food and drinks not included)
    Recommended to bring the snack with you or we can help you book a place to eat.

  • Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools - Leaving Santa we head towards the beautiful natural pools of volcanic origin. Stop for photos.
    Access to beach complex not included.

  • Seixal - Madeira Wine at Seixal
    We are heading to another village well known in the north for its vineyards. The soil of volcanic origin provides the vines with soil suitable for a full-bodied wine, which is used in the production of Madeira Wine.

  • Miradouro do Cabo Girão - After passing by Calheta, our tour continue heading east towards the famous glass Skywalk existing on the highest promontory of Europe in the famous Cabo Girão situated at 589 meters high from where we can observe at our feet the famous “fajãs” and also the West of Funchal.

  • CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum - Back to the pick-up location.

What's Included
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
Additional Information

How can one not love Madeiran Food and drink?

On this tour, you will have a day full of moments that you will carry for life, by knowing traditional drinks such as Poncha, rums, liqueurs, Madeira wine, traditional cookies, Madeira cake, among other typical delicacies.

The tour also has a lunch break with typical Madeiran food (food and drinks not included), and we will visit a rum mill and museum, on the south of the island. At Ponta de Sol, we will pass by a magnificent waterfall that falls directly onto the road, the perfect time to cool off.

We will then visit the famous natural lava pools in Porto Moniz and taste the Madeira wine at Seixal, and to finish we will experience hovering at 580 meters high at Cabo Girão, on the highest glass platform in Europe.

Location
CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo Museum
Avenida Sá Carneiro
Next to the parking stop in the street.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sally
Sep 20, 2022
Excellent Tour & guide - What an absolute fantastic day. Our host Victor was excellent, friendly and funny and very knowledgeable He certainly knew the roads and could swing the jeep exceptionally. I would definitely recommend OFF-ROAD Experience and ask for Victor, you will be glad you did.
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Melissa_r
Jul 20, 2022
Fantastic experience - Beautiful scenery. Very interesting to learn about Madeira rum, poncha and wine history. Guide was very informative. Fantastic experience. Lovely to see areas you cannot see in a minibus or bus.
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Andra_b
Jan 8, 2022
Excellent trip! - Excellent guide, very interesting trip. We would recommend this trip to everyone. Although the weather was not at the best, it was balanced by the warmth of our hosts.
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Salvir_hurt
Oct 27, 2019
Fantastic tour - Great tour with my friends, we know different places with different cuisine and drinks. It was a great day in yoyr company
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Ue399s
Oct 23, 2019
Tasting and nature - Diferents types wine, tapas, cheese, poncha, licour and nature. Couldn' t be better. Thank you for everthing, see you in January
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Judith_t
Jan 14, 2022
Excellent trip but cramped jeep - Our guide Victor was excellent and we saw some spectacular sights. As we were the only couple on the trip it was a very personal tour. We were not however aware that the advertised poncho was an additional charge, the jeep was cramped and would have been awful with more people in it and we felt €15 pp was excessive for the meal
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Scott_c
Jul 10, 2022
Tour title is deceptive - WATCH OUT! - This is NOT a wine tour. This was a drive around to tourist spots with a few minutes at each location The poncha was at a roadside bar - nothing special. The wine portion was a 1 wine 'sample' , again at a roadside souvenir stand. This is deceptive and not as advertised by Viator. BE CAREFUL this as a disappointing waste of a day. Our tour guide spent more time telling us what was NOT included (lunch, site experiences) than providing any valuable detail on the sites.
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