Nuns Valley/Monte with sledge ride.
Overview
Isolated from the rest of the island, lies the Nuns Valley, a caldron surrounded by lava rock a perfect contrast. Leaving Hotel drive through Funchal to Pico dos Barcelos one of Madeiras unique viewpoints. We then make our way up to Eira do Serrado At 1094m above sea level, (if weather permits) you will be able to see the view to the Nuns Valley. Stop at the private family bakery with cake, biscuit and liquor tasting, last stop is at Monte one of Madeira´s old touristic stops with a visit to the church, and a little adventure, you can try the toboggan rides which is included in this tour for those who pay 35€,
The price of 20€ is without sleigh ride included.
PLEASE NOTE THE SLEIGH RIDE FOR ONLY A SINGULAR PERSON HAS AN ADDITIONAL COST OF 10€. Seeing the sleigh ride is 25€ and not 15€.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages This tour includes a liquor tasting free in the nuns valley village. Known as the best liquors in Madeira.
- This price includes the sleigh ride in Monte
- Tea and coffee Does not include any snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Please note all picks from the 13.01.2025 for the hotels Vila Galé and Santa Cruz Village have an aditional cost 10.00€ per person. No pick ups in Machico, Ponta de Sol, Calheta. Pick ups for Caniço and Garajau hotels have no aditional cost. Should your hotel not be on the list please advise us so we can organize pick up or meeting point. No pick ups for this tour from the port guests coming from the ship/cruisline must meet the driver at the CR7 Museum.
What To Expect
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Valley of the Nuns
4 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please note all guests coming in cruiseliners/ships meeting point will be at CR7 MUSEUM. this meeting point is a 8 minute walk. There are many taxis at the port to bring you to the meeting pointat your own expense.
- Pick ups for Hotels in Calheta and Ponta de Sol must have 8 plus guests and there is an aditional cost to pick up.
- Please bring jacket it might get cold in the mountains
- Sledge ride has an extra aditional cost of 10.00€ for guests travelling alone in the tabogan
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (WET).
- 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.
- Alcoholic beverages. This tour includes a liquor tasting free in the nuns valley village. Known as the best liquors in Madeira.
- This price includes the sleigh ride in Monte.
- Tea and coffee. Does not include any snacks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Nuns Valley/Monte with sledge ride. is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Nuns Valley/Monte with sledge ride. will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesThis tour includes a liquor tasting free in the nuns valley village. Known as the best liquors in Madeira.
- This price includes the sleigh ride in Monte
- Tea and coffeeDoes not include any snacks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please note all guests coming in cruiseliners/ships meeting point will be at CR7 MUSEUM. this meeting point is a 8 minute walk. There are many taxis at the port to bring you to the meeting pointat your own expense.
- Pick ups for Hotels in Calheta and Ponta de Sol must have 8 plus guests and there is an aditional cost to pick up.
- Please bring jacket it might get cold in the mountains
- sledge ride has an extra aditional cost of 10.00€ for guests travelling alone in the tabogan
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
