Original
Walking & trekking
Hiking in Madeira
7 days
Start
Funchal, Portugal
Finish
Santana, Portugal
Trip Code
ZMXR
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
6 breakfasts
Transport
On foot, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
From £1,260(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Explore Madeira’s lush green mountains and diverse flora and enjoy a mild climate while you travel through the ever-changing landscapes.
Traverse Pico do Ruivo (Madeira’s highest peak) and the coastal trail from Machico to Porto da Cruz on guided hikes, led by a local expert.
Follow the Levada do Norte trail from Estreito de Camara de Lobos to Cabo Girao. Take in the lush valleys, small villages and panoramic views of Europe’s highest sea cliffs as you hike.
Hike the scenic loop from Jardim do Mar through Vereda do Jardim and Levada da Calheta. Wander quiet paths, soak in cliffside views and breathe the fresh mountain air.
Swim in natural volcanic pools, relax on nearby beaches and explore Madeira’s beautiful coastline as you unwind after each day's hiking adventure.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility and fitness. Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes are a must.
Madeira offers year-round hiking, but weather conditions can vary depending on the time of year. Be sure to check the forecast before your trip and pack accordingly.
The walks in the day-by-day itinerary are the area’s best pick, but your leaders may need to change them, depending on the track and weather conditions.
This trip involves plenty of walking over varied terrain and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility and fitness. Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes are a must.
Madeira offers year-round hiking, but weather conditions can vary depending on the time of year. Be sure to check the forecast before your trip and pack accordingly.
The walks in the day-by-day itinerary are the area’s best pick, but your leaders may need to change them, depending on the track and weather conditions.
Itinerary
Hike, swim and explore the beautiful scenery of the Madeira coastline
Set off on a seven-day hiking adventure through Madeira’s dramatic coastlines, volcanic landscapes and lush forests. Hike renowned trails such as Vereda do Fanal, Pico do Ruivo, Levada do Norte and the scenic loop from Jardim do Mar through Vereda do Jardim and Levada da Calheta. Along the way, visit nearby villages like Santana (famous for its traditional thatched houses), as well as Prazeres and Seixal. Take a dip in volcanic rock pools, sip Madeira’s signature Ponch and visit a local rum distillery. With its mild year-round climate and diverse terrain, Madeira offers the perfect active winter escape.
Inclusions
Meals
6 breakfasts
Transport
On foot, Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
Included activities
Funchal - Welcome meeting
Funchal - Welcome dinner
Hike Levada do Norte - Estreito de Câmara de Lobos to Cabo Girao
Cabo Girao picnic lunch
Prazeres leader led orientation walk
Poncha drink
Loop hike from Jardim do Mar including Vereda do Jardim do Mar and Levada da Calheta
Jardim do Mar - Picnic lunch
Verada do Fanal guided hike
Fanal picnic lunch
Seixal - leader led orientation walk
Seixal - natural swimming pools
Miradouro de Veu da Noiva visit
Machico picnic lunch
Machico to Porto da Cruz guided hike
Verada da Ponta de Sao Lourenco guided hike
Verada do Pico do Ruivo guided hike
Optional activities
Local Rum distillery visit and tasting - Free
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Important notes
1. FIRST DAY: Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1. Please see Joining Point Hotel listed in the Essential Trip Information for this itinerary.
2. This trip ends on Day 7 after breakfast and you are free to leave at any time.
3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
4. Picnic lunches will be available to buy before every hike.
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