Top 5 Nature Reserve Trips from Funchal

1.Garajau Nature Reserve Kayak and Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 906 reviews · 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Kayak to Garajau Nature Reserve from Funchal, snorkel clear waters for fish, then rest on a pebble beach with a weather backup plan.

“The host was humorous, explained how to paddle very well, talked about the fish we were able to see while snorkelling. Definitely would recommend!”

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2.Kayak and Snorkeling Tour in Underwater Nature Reserve Garajau

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Kayak into Madeira’s Garajau Underwater Nature Reserve, then snorkel with included gear and life jacket. Small groups, English guide.

“Great morning spent in the water. Good instructor, plenty of time for activity. Would recommend to anyone, novice or experienced kayaker.”

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3.Kayak & Snorkeling in Garajau Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 68 reviews · from $34Best value

Kayak and snorkel in Garajau Nature Reserve from Funchal. Small groups, top gear, and clear-water snorkeling for about 2.5 hours.

“We had the best time snorkeling. 1 person in our group was a bit nervous in the sea but the guides were very accommodating and helped her feel comfortable.”

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4.Snorkelling Trip at Ponta de São Lourenço Protected Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Afternoon snorkel in Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço reserve, with guide briefing, gear included, and small-boat fish spotting near cliffs.

“The guides were great, the whole experience was amazing, but be aware that going the meeting point better be with a car, otherwise is too complicated.”

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5.Garajau national park – certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $50Top rated

Certified-only scuba trip in Funchal’s Garajau Marine Protected Area, with a small group, boat ride, and curious dusky groupers at sea.

“Niks dan lof voor deze mensen. Als beginnende duiker was mij aangeraden om eerst een duik vanaf de kant te doen voordat ik aan de Maracuja-duik begon. Helaas kreeg ik tijdens deze laatste duik last van paniek. Hier werd direct adequaat op gereageerd, waardoor ik de duik toch heb kunnen afmaken onder begeleiding. Na afloop werd er op de boot continu gecheckt of ik oké was, en ik werd aangemoedigd om een nieuwe duik in te plannen om mijn angst te overwinnen. Ook tijdens die tweede duik, een paar dagen later, werd ik goed in de gaten gehouden, zonder me ongemakkelijk te laten voelen. Mijn speciale dank gaat uit naar…”

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