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Walking & trekking
Hiking in Madeira
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Start
Funchal, Portugal
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Finish
Santana, Portugal
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Trip Code
ZMXR
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
6 breakfasts
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Transport
On foot, Private vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights)
From £1,260(7 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Explore Madeira’s lush green mountains and diverse flora and enjoy a mild climate while you travel through the ever-changing landscapes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Funchal
- DAY 2Day 2 • Jardim do Mar
- DAY 3Day 3 • Jardim do Mar
- DAY 4Day 4 • Santo Antonio da Serra
- DAY 5Day 5 • Santo Antonio da Serra
- DAY 6Day 6 • Santo Antonio da Serra
- DAY 7Day 7 • Santo Antonio da Serra
Inclusions
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6 breakfasts
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On foot, Private vehicle
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Hotel (6 nights)
festival Included activities
circleFunchal - Welcome meeting
circleFunchal - Welcome dinner
circleHike Levada do Norte - Estreito de Câmara de Lobos to Cabo Girao
circleCabo Girao picnic lunch
circlePrazeres leader led orientation walk
circlePoncha drink
circleLoop hike from Jardim do Mar including Vereda do Jardim do Mar and Levada da Calheta
circleJardim do Mar - Picnic lunch
circleVerada do Fanal guided hike
circleFanal picnic lunch
circleSeixal - leader led orientation walk
circleSeixal - natural swimming pools
circleMiradouro de Veu da Noiva visit
circleMachico picnic lunch
circleMachico to Porto da Cruz guided hike
circleVerada da Ponta de Sao Lourenco guided hike
circleVerada do Pico do Ruivo guided hike
museum Optional activities
circleLocal Rum distillery visit and tasting - Free
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Sunday Jun 21, 2026
Saturday Jun 27, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£1,260
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Sunday Jul 05, 2026
Saturday Jul 11, 2026
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£1,260
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Sunday Aug 30, 2026
Saturday Sep 05, 2026
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£1,260
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Sunday Sep 13, 2026
Saturday Sep 19, 2026
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£1,309
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Sunday Oct 11, 2026
Saturday Oct 17, 2026
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£1,309
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Sunday Nov 08, 2026
Saturday Nov 14, 2026
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£1,260
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Sunday Dec 06, 2026
Saturday Dec 12, 2026
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£1,260
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Sunday May 09, 2027
Saturday May 15, 2027
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£1,375
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Sunday Jun 20, 2027
Saturday Jun 26, 2027
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£1,320
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Sunday Jul 04, 2027
Saturday Jul 10, 2027
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£1,320
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Sunday Aug 29, 2027
Saturday Sep 04, 2027
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£1,320
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Sunday Sep 12, 2027
Saturday Sep 18, 2027
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£1,375
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Sunday Oct 10, 2027
Saturday Oct 16, 2027
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£1,375
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Sunday Nov 07, 2027
Saturday Nov 13, 2027
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£1,320
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Sunday Dec 05, 2027
Saturday Dec 11, 2027
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£1,320
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Important notes
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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.
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2. This trip ends on Day 7 after breakfast and you are free to leave at any time.
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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.
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4. Picnic lunches will be available to buy before every hike.
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