Private Tour: Regional Road Drive with Stunning Views and Poncha Drink Tasting
Description
In this tour we cross the regional road in a VW Beetle Cabrio or other classic car towards the Ribeira Brava with passage through Câmara de Lobos and Campanário. Admire the great views along the way. We stop at Cabo Girão, the highest cliff in Europe with 580 meters (entrance paid). Possibilitie of tasting poncha (or other regional drink) in Câmara de Lobos and Serra de Água. Return by the expressway.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Passage through
See the fisherman boats
See the views from the glass platform
See the Ribeira Brava city from above
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up included at Hotels/Accomodations in Funchal. Outside Funchal there is an additional fee. or Near the CR/ museum (Funchal Cruise Port).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(15)
A fantastic tour booked through Carochentos. Great communication with Rodolfo prior to booking discussing various options . The tour was tailor made to our requirements. Met at the ship by Miguel in his gorgeous convertible beetle. He was a very safe & considerate driver who gave us information along the way and answered all our questions. A real pleasure to be in his company and in his car. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Dear Kerrs, Wow, thank you for such a fantastic review! I am so happy that everything, from our initial planning to the drive itself, was perfect for you. Miguel is a fantastic guide, and I’m glad he could show you such a great time in his convertible Beetle. Thank you for recommending us so highly—your support means the world to us. We hope you have wonderful memories of your time in Madeira! Sincerely, Rodolfo Carochentos Team
We were picked up from our hotel in Canico by Miguel in his beautifully restored Volkswagen Beetle convertible. Miguel is a lovely guy with so much knowledge of his stunning island.( He also has an amazing knowledge of Volkswagens!) The tour took us through the back streets of Funchal where Miguel explained the history of the place and its architecture. We saw so much of this beautiful island that it’s difficult to put it into words.From incredible mountains to waterfalls and the glass platform that you can walk on! All we can say is do it. It’s also worth doing for all the people waving at you, and of course the Poncha! Thanks Miguel.
Thank you so much for your absolutely incredible review of our Poncha Tour. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful and memorable experience, and that Miguel, in his beautifully restored Volkswagen Beetle convertible, was such a highlight. Miguel truly is a lovely guy, and we're proud that his deep knowledge of our stunning island—and Volkswagens—shone through during your tour. It sounds like you saw so many of the sights that make our island special, from the history and architecture of Funchal's back streets to the dramatic scenery of the mountains, waterfalls, and the thrill of the glass platform. We love that you embraced the full experience, including the people waving and, of course, the Poncha! Your enthusiastic recommendation, "All we can say is do it," is the highest praise we could ask for. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing our tour. We hope to welcome you back again on your next visit. Kind regards, Carochentos
We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon tour. Our driver/guide (Miguel) was excellent - a very safe driver, he shared interesting information without any “lecturing” and was very happy to chat and answer questions. The balance between the amount of time spent driving and walking was perfect. An open-topped VW Beetle is perfect for seeing the sights. Very highly recommended.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review of your afternoon Poncha Tour. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your experience. We agree, Miguel is an excellent driver and guide, and we are thrilled to know that his safe driving and the interesting, conversational information he shared made your tour so engaging. We always aim for a perfect balance between driving and walking time, so your feedback on that is greatly appreciated. We're also glad you loved the open-topped VW Beetle; it truly is the perfect way to take in the sights of the island. Your high recommendation means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future. Kind regards, Carochentos
Very enjoyable the driver drove at a very nice gentle pace, roof down made the tour special would highly recommend
Thank you for recommending our tour. We're glad you enjoyed our VW Beetle Cabrio
Such a lovely trip , which brought back many memories of our own vw. We saw many beautiful sites of Madeira , Michael (apology for spelling) was very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble . We would highly recommend the day
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very glad you enjoyed and that our car brought you memories!
Excellent guide who was very knowledgeable. The car was super and very comfortable. Meeting the locals making the Poncha. The views were incredible.
We're happy you liked the tour and the car. Please recomend us to your friends!
Fantastic tour from our hotel in a Convertible Beetle with Miguel. A very friendly, relaxed and informative trip taking in a fishing village, cliff platform, plenty of stops for views and a few bars.
Thank you for your feedback. It means a lot for us. We're very happy you enjoyed!
The ride with Miguel and his VW Beetle convertible was a lot of fun for us. Miguel explained a lot to us and drove with us from Funchal to Camara de Lobos. Graduation was then at the Poncha bar of Serra de Agua before returning to the hotel. We can only recommend the tour
Hello, thank you for recomending our tour! We're very happy you enjoyed. Stay safe!
Lovely half day drive with a friendly, knowledgeable driver. My husband has some mobility problems but this trip was ideal and the driver (I can’t remember his name) was very patient.
Thank you for your kind review. We're happy you enjoyed our tour.
We truly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it! The only changes / improvements that we suggest are: 1. Find out the name of the ship, where they are docking and pick up Passengers as close as possible to the Pier. 2. Only stop for 1 Poncha Tasting (instead of 2) 3. Add enough time for a quick stop for Portuguese Tapas or a light Portuguese Lunch. 4. Add a quick stop to the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum (famous Professional Soccer Player born in Madeira).
Hello Jim, Thank you for your review and recommendations. We will analise them carefully. Once again thank you for your recommendation!
