Nuns Valley and Monte Tour: Explore Landscape Contrasts and Experience Sledge Rides
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6 Ratings
Curral das Freiras
Experience the contrasting landscapes of Nuns Valley and Monte on this tour. Enjoy sledge rides, visit unique viewpoints, taste local treats, and explore historic sites. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valley of the Nuns - Secluded from the rest of the island, the Nuns Valley is nestled within a basin encircled by volcanic rocks, presenting a stark contrast. Departing from the hotel, the journey begins by traversing Funchal to reach Pico dos Barcelos, one of Madeira’s distinctive scenic overlooks. The route continues to ascend to Eira do Serrado, situated at 1094 meters above sea level, where, weather permitting, one can gaze upon the Nuns Valley. A visit to a local family-owned bakery offers an opportunity to sample cakes, biscuits, and liquors. The final destination is Monte, a historical tourist spot in Madeira, featuring a church visit and an optional toboggan ride, which is part of the tour package for a fee of 35€. The tour price is 20€ if the toboggan experience is not included. It is important to note that the toboggan ride for an individual incurs an extra charge of 10€, as the ride costs 25€, not 15€.
What's Included
  • Sleigh ride in Monte
  • Visit to a local family bakery
  • Cake tasting
  • Biscuits and liqueurs included
Additional Information

Nestled away from the rest of the island is Nuns Valley, a basin encircled by lava rock offering a striking contrast. The tour commences from the Hotel, passing through Funchal to reach Pico dos Barcelos, known for its unique views of Madeira. From there, we ascend to Eira do Serrado, situated 1094m above sea level. Weather permitting, you’ll be treated to a breathtaking view of Nuns Valley. We will also visit a privately owned bakery where you can taste delightful cakes, biscuits and liquors. The last stopover is at Monte, one of Madeira’s well-known tourist spots with a historical church that you can visit. For those who are adventurous and have paid 35€, you can experience the thrill of a toboggan ride, which is a part of this package deal.
The cost of the tour is 20€, which doesn’t include the toboggan ride.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE TOBOGGAN RIDE FOR A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL WILL INCUR AN EXTRA CHARGE OF 10€, making the sleigh ride 25€ instead of 15€.

  • Hotels in Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Prazeres, Porto Moniz, Machico, Santo Serra, Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Santana, São Jorge have an additional cost of 10 to 35€ per person. Meeting point in Funchal can be at the Cristiano Ronaldo Museum or Hotel Madeira Panoramico. Pick up from the in front of the cruise have an additional cost of 4,50€ adults and children until 11 years pay 2,00€ for port fees.
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
Location
Valley of the Nuns
Caminho da Padaria
Cancellation Policy

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

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Nugs111
Jan 11, 2024
Sleigh ride & Nun's Valley tour. - Tony was a first class tour guide in smoothly explaining everything fluently in both English and German, We both really enjoyed the half day tour doing the Sleigh ride and Nun's Valley. Highly recommend. A1
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Me12345
May 13, 2023
Enjoyed it all. - Couldn’t have been better. Our guide and driver were amazing, funny and had so much knowledge. Got to the sled ride early so no wait. Plenty of time given at viewpoints to enjoy the views. Dropped us back in town if that’s what we wanted or back to hotels. Nothing was too much trouble.
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