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Achadas da Cruz Tour: Europe's Steepest Cable Car Ride
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Funchal
Embark on an adventure at Achadas da Cruz, ride Europe’s steepest cable car, cool off in Porto Moniz’s natural sea pools, capture stunning views at Seixal’s black sand beach, and toast with Poncha before heading back to Funchal. Perfect for Cruise ship travellers.
Embark on an adventure at Achadas da Cruz, ride Europe’s steepest cable car, cool off in Porto Moniz’s natural sea pools, capture stunning views at Seixal’s black sand beach, and toast with Poncha before heading back to Funchal. Perfect for Cruise ship travellers.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Teleférico das Achadas da Cruz - Get ready for some thrills, because here we go 600m downhill - with the steepest cable car in Europe and a gradient of 98%.
- Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools - Want to cool down? In Porto Moniz natural sea pools between black volcanic rocks are waiting for us.
- Praia do Porto do Seixal - Seixal’s black…
- Teleférico das Achadas da Cruz - Get ready for some thrills, because here we go 600m downhill - with the steepest cable car in Europe and a gradient of 98%.
- Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools - Want to cool down? In Porto Moniz natural sea pools between black volcanic rocks are waiting for us.
- Praia do Porto do Seixal - Seixal’s black sand beach has made it to some fame on Instagram. Cameras at the ready, because the landscape with beach, sea and waterfalls is just fantastic!
What's Included
- Cable Car Entrance fee Achadas da Cruz
- Insurance by local law
- Transportation from Funchal Port
- 1 Water (on the ride in the van)
- 1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá)
- 1 coffee (bica or garoto)
- Local Driver/Guide
- Cable Car Entrance fee Achadas da Cruz
- Insurance by local law
- Transportation from Funchal Port
- 1 Water (on the ride in the van)
- 1 local drink (Poncha, beer or soft drink like a Brisa Maracujá)
- 1 coffee (bica or garoto)
- Local Driver/Guide
What's Not Included
- Transfer from outside Funchal Port meeting point
- Lunch
- Porto Moniz Natural Pools Entrance 3€ P/p
- Transfer from outside Funchal Port meeting point
- Lunch
- Porto Moniz Natural Pools Entrance 3€ P/p
Additional Information
- The remaining hours are allotted for the transportation.
- Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.
- Please be aware that the weather in Madeira is unpredictable, it has a sub tropical climate and can change unexpectedly during the day. That means sometimes paths or places are closed by the local authorities…
- The remaining hours are allotted for the transportation.
- Times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic and/or weather conditions.
- Please be aware that the weather in Madeira is unpredictable, it has a sub tropical climate and can change unexpectedly during the day. That means sometimes paths or places are closed by the local authorities or it might be too dangerous to do the originally planned trip
- The cable car can be closed due to weather conditions or maintenance that could be carried out.
- There could be a waiting time during the cable car activity at Achadas da Cruz, we have no control on it. Some stops might get shorten time to arrive on time to the cable car before its closure.
Location
Cruise Terminal Funchal
Avenida Sá Carneiro
We will come to you at the Funchal Port nearby your cruise ship. Please look for a white Van of Heartbeat Madeira with banana leaves.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Noland829
Oct 4, 2024
The Best (Half) Day ever! - Richard is the best tour guide! He was super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and very welcoming. He knows the best time to get everywhere to avoid the long tourist queues. My wife and I had the best time on this tour and the views at each location are stunning. The cable car is quite the experience and one that will not soon be forgotten. Richard even made sure to get us some authentic Madeiran coffee at the top. The natural pools are so much fun! Do yourself a favor and jump from the ledges, lounge in the volcano created pools, and enjoy the gorgeous views of the mountainous cliff side. After stopping at the unique black sand beach overlooking a couple waterfalls we hit the most authentic Poncha shop one could ever imagine. We cannot recommend this tour enough!! If you’ve got the time and are so inclined do the full day tour instead of the half day, you will not be disappointed. Either way you’re in the best hands possible with Richard! 10/10 we do recommend!
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