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What is Family Adventures?
Family Adventures is your digital travel buddy for unforgettable family holidays.
Until our Concierge Lafé is fully developed, you will find carefully selected and personally tested activities that are fun for both children and parents - directly through our website.
Of course, we're here to help you every step of the way to make your holiday completely relaxing. Instead of hours of research, you'll quickly receive suitable recommendations – far from the crowds of mass tourism.
Whether paid or free: We'll show you the best spots and experiences.
Our goal is to provide you as a family with a relaxing holiday filled with shared highlights - simply planned and full of special moments!
Selected for the whole family
Dolphin watching followed by ice cream or dinner
Sleep in and head to Calheta after breakfast. The tour departs at 9:30 am or 1:30 pm – arrive 30 minutes early for the safety briefing. You'll board a speedboat, which is great fun for kids and where you'll barely feel the waves. Your ocean safari is a 2-hour guided tour: spotters will help you find dolphins, and if you're lucky, whales will cross your path. Marine biologists will give you insights into the lives and behavior of these animals. Afterward, we recommend the Manifattura di Gelato restaurant right on Calheta's harbor – perfect for a drink, coffee, ice cream, pizza, or salad. No reservation is necessary.
2
h
6
de, en
79 EUR per person
Taxes and brokerage fees included
Sailing & snorkeling with picnic on board
Experience Madeira's beauty from the sea. Sail along the breathtaking coastline, take a refreshing dip in the ocean, and enjoy the tranquility. We depart from Funchal Marina and sail towards Garajau, Calhau da Lapa, and Cabo Girão. At our destination, you can swim, snorkel, or simply relax in the sun with stunning views of the cliffs. Fruit, snacks, and welcome drinks will be served. The return journey follows the coastline for maximum enjoyment. Special medication is available to help prevent seasickness, should you be prone to it.
4
h
12
pt, en
573 EUR per group
Taxes and brokerage fees included
Family mountain bike tour
A pleasant, fun, and eco-friendly way to discover Madeira's nature and mountains. The tour begins at Pico do Areeiro, Madeira's second-highest peak at 1,818 meters, surrounded by breathtaking views. The route leads through the Montado do Pereiro Natural Park to the Levada da Serra do Faial (Camacha), continuing via Santo da Serra to the Portela viewpoint with its magnificent panorama of Porto da Cruz. The route is approximately 17 kilometers long and is considered easy, as it is mostly flat and downhill. More challenging routes and longer distances are available upon request.
5
h
6
en
96 EUR per person
Taxes and brokerage fees included
Funchal: Private Tuk Tuk City Tour
Everyone has fun in a tuk-tuk. Explore Funchal by tuk-tuk. This city tour is sure to please everyone. This charming ride through bustling streets with historical landmarks offers an immersive experience of the island's culture, history, and natural beauty. You'll see Funchal's main attractions and visit a stunning viewpoint. If your children are young, your driver will gladly stop at a gelateria for an ice cream break.
1
h
4
en
60 EUR per person
Taxes and brokerage fees included
Scavenger hunt through Funchal
Scavenger hunt meets city tour! Discover Funchal in a completely new way. An app guides you through Funchal on a self-guided scavenger hunt. Explore the city from a new perspective, solve tricky puzzles, and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this enchanting city. A playful city tour where you set your own pace and take breaks.
3
h
8
All
16 EUR per person
Taxes and brokerage fees included
Pony experience for parents & little ones
A practical introduction to the world of ponies, especially for young children. Participants will get to know one of our gentle ponies, learn how to brush and groom it, and enjoy a short guided ride – perfect for a first experience.
0.5
h
4
en
90 EUR per person
Taxes and brokerage fees included
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From families for families
tested, with locals INTEGRATED and passED on to you
We experience, test, and evaluate each activity ourselves – through the eyes of real children and with the expectations of real parents. The goal is for everyone to find the activity great.
We work closely with local providers, discovering special places and true hidden gems. We only share with you what we truly believe in. This way, you can be sure that your experiences not only sound good, but feel just as good.
Your relaxing summer is waiting for you!
our favorites
Bookable RIGHT HERE ON OUR WEBSITE
Child-friendly restaurants
In this blog article, we've compiled our favorite family restaurants on the island.
The most beautiful HIKES for families
Looking for something more active? Check out our family-friendly hikes.
Family activities in Madeira
for rainy days
outdoor fun
urban jungle
relaxation
local tips
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5,0
"Family Adventures made our trip completely stress-free. Instead of spending hours searching the internet for suitable activities, we found experiences that were truly perfect for our family. We thoroughly enjoyed the scavenger hunt in Funchal followed by a visit to the beach; the children loved it – and we parents were able to simply enjoy the day for once while also getting to know the city and its people. Communicating with Sinja was also incredibly pleasant: after we had pre-selected a few activities, she gave us excellent advice and helped us find suitable recommendations for our family incredibly quickly."
Marion & Markus, parents of 3 teenagers (10, 13 & 15)
5,0
"I loved that everything was so personally and individually selected. You immediately realize that Family Adventures truly understands what families need – fun for the children without forgetting the parents, and no mass tourism. It felt like getting recommendations from a good friend. We also tested Family Adventures' concierge service – which provides 24/7 support with bookings and changes."
Sophie & Martin, parents of two girls - Emma (9) and Sarah (13)
5,0
"The booking process was straightforward, the communication was excellent, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. We used the concierge service and were delighted by how quickly Lafé provided suitable recommendations. We were given selected highlights that perfectly suited our needs – thank you so much, and we would gladly use their services again."
Julia & Ben, parents of Leo (5) and Mia (10)
User reviews
Read HERE what others have to say about their experiences with Family Adventures:
Do you have AN INQUIRY or activities you'd like to recommend?
Do you have AN INQUIRY or activities you'd like to recommend?
Lafé ist dein KI-gestützter Reisebegleiter für Familien. Anstatt stundenlang nach passenden Aktivitäten zu suchen, lernt Lafé die Interessen deiner Familie in einem natürlichen Gespräch kennen und empfiehlt eine kleine Auswahl an Erlebnissen, die wirklich zu allen passen - vom Kleinkind bis zu den Großeltern.
Im Gegensatz zu allgemeinen Such- und KI-Tools wurde Lafé speziell für Familien entwickelt. Lafé versteht die unterschiedlichen Bedürfnisse von Eltern und Kindern, empfiehlt nur wenige, sorgfältig ausgewählte Erlebnisse statt endloser Listen und begleitet euch von der Inspiration bis zur Buchung.
Lafé stellt euch einige einfache Fragen zu eurer Familie – zum Alter der Kinder, euren Interessen, eurem Reisestil, eurer Mobilität, euren Wettervorlieben und eurem Budget. Auf Basis dieses Profils empfiehlt Lafé Erlebnisse, die optimal zu eurer Familie passen.
Ja. Unsere Vision ist es, Familien von der Inspiration bis zur Buchung zu begleiten. Während unseres Pilotprojekts unterstützt Lafé euch bereits bei der Suche und Empfehlung passender Aktivitäten. Die Buchungsfunktionen werden mit der Weiterentwicklung der Plattform kontinuierlich ausgebaut.
Das Team von Family Adventures überprüft jede Buchung zusätzlich persönlich und sorgt dafür, dass ihr ein durchgängiges und zuverlässiges Kundenerlebnis habt.
Lafé richtet sich an Familien mit Kindern jeden Alters - insbesondere auch an Mehrgenerationenreisen, bei denen Großeltern, Eltern und Kinder unterschiedliche Interessen haben. Unser Ziel ist es, dass jedes Familienmitglied die gemeinsame Reise genießen kann.
Unser Pilot startet auf Madeira, wo wir eng mit lokalen Partnern und Erlebnisanbietern zusammenarbeiten. Langfristig möchten wir unser Angebot auf ganz Europa und später weltweit ausweiten.
Unsere Empfehlungen basieren auf den individuellen Vorlieben eurer Familie, lokaler Expertise sowie kontinuierlichem Lernen aus dem Feedback echter Familien. Wir setzen auf Qualität statt Quantität, damit ihr weniger Zeit mit der Planung verbringt und mehr Zeit für unvergessliche gemeinsame Erlebnisse habt.
Ja. Für jede Aktivität gelten die Stornierungs- und Umbuchungsbedingungen des jeweiligen Anbieters. Sollten sich eure Pläne ändern, unterstützen euch Lafé oder das Team von Family Adventures gerne bei der Stornierung oder Umbuchung - sofern dies möglich ist. Außerdem helfen wir euch dabei, passende Alternativen für eure Familie zu finden.
Family Adventures ist das Unternehmen hinter unserer Mission, Familienreisen einfacher, persönlicher und unvergesslich zu machen.
Lafé ist unser KI-gestützter Reisebegleiter – das Produkt, das Familien dabei hilft, personalisierte Erlebnisse in einem natürlichen Gespräch zu entdecken, zu buchen und zu genießen.
Kurz gesagt:
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Family Adventures = das Unternehmen
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Lafé = euer KI-Reisebegleiter
Da sich Lafé derzeit noch in der Prototypenphase befindet, kann es gelegentlich zu kleineren Fehlern oder Funktionen kommen, die wir noch weiterentwickeln. Sollte das passieren, ist das kein Problem: Das Team von Family Adventures ist jederzeit persönlich für euch da. Wir unterstützen euch gerne bei Buchungen, beantworten eure Fragen und empfehlen euch bei Bedarf passende Alternativen.
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