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Madeira: Geology The Origins Tour

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Overview

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.
  • Extra food and beverages other than specified by the guide during the tour.
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On this tour pickups are included for hotels located in Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz and Machico. All other locations should head to one of the meeting points in Funchal or Santa Cruz (Garajau)

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On this tour we will visit several locations throughout the eastern side of the island, where we'll get to know about the origins of this archipelago and how its formation unfolded.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madeira: Geology The Origins Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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  • Tour includes pick-up, drop off, insurance, geomap, binoculars, field telescope and coffee break.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Accessibility information for the Madeira: Geology The Origins Tour is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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