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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- Hiking & Trekking
- Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 15
- Ages 16+
Highlights
- Enjoy a clifftop stroll of the Sao Lourenco Peninsula
- Walk along the unique irrigation channels of the Levado
- Bask in the spectacular alpine views of the Balcony Walk
- Explore beautiful gardens and a colourful farmers market
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Santana
- Day 2 Scenic coastal walk along the Vereda do Larano to Porto da Cruz
- Day 3 Walk through UNESCO-listed Laurisilva Forest to Faja do Penedo
- Day 4 Hike Levada do Alecrim from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall
- Day 5 Visit the westernmost tip of the island and levada Nova Valley walk
- Day 6 Explore the streets of Funchal. Free afternoon, optional wine tasting and whale watching
- Day 7 Walk to Pico do Areeiro Madeira's third highest point
- Day 8 Trip ends in Funchal
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel O Colmo, Santana
HotelDays 1, 2Hotel Euro Moniz
HotelDays 3, 4Hotel do Carmo, Funchal
HotelDays 5, 6, 7
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Number of tours
548
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- MMMargaret Louise· October 25th, 2025The tour was good. My partner participated in...Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to write a review for your recent trip with us to Maderia! I am so glad you had a good time on the trip despite any disappointment with the accommodation. I do apologise for any disturbance caused by noise levels near your... Show moreTrip date: September 2025 
Oceane· July 13th, 2025I had an absolutely wonderful week enjoying Maderia's nature and culture. Joao was an incredible guide - so knowledgeable, accommodating, kind and patient the entire week. All the walks were beautiful and there was a nice balance of physical activity and down time. I felt very comfortable as a female solo traveler and really enjoyed the time we spent in nature. Two things to note - the airport transfers are included; however, I waited over an hour when I arrived only to realize that I had to wait for other group members to land. It would have been appreciated if this was communicated to me beforehand. Explore responded immediately via WhatsApp but failed to mention that I would need to wait for as long as I did. Secondly, Hotel do Carmo (the last hotel we stayed in) is undergoing extensive construction which iwas incredibly loud (throughout the entire day). Overall, I would highly recommend, especially if you can get Joao as your guide!Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you for your wonderful and thoughtful feedback! We're so glad to hear you had such a great week exploring Madeira and felt comfortable throughout—especially as a solo traveler. Joao will be thrilled to hear your kind words; he truly is a fantastic... Show moreTrip date: July 2025- Cecilia· May 19th, 2025The Walking in Madeira Tour was amazing! There was a good balance of various hikes, activities, and travel time between destinations. Filipe was very knowledgeable and looked after the group well. We hope to come back again in the future!Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your lovely feedback on Walking in Madeira trip! It’s great to know you enjoyed the balance of hikes, activities, and travel, and we’re especially pleased to hear that Filipe took such good care of the group. We’d love to welcome... Show moreTrip date: April 2025
- Fayez· May 10th, 2025Really good expérience amazing toursShow moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your lovely feedback! It's great to hear you enjoyed your Walking in Madeira trip!Trip date: October 2024
- AGAmy· November 10th, 2024Outstanding hiking holiday with a range of environments, a brilliant group and a top class guide.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your feedback and kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time with us. We hope to welcome you back soon!Trip date: November 2024
- William· October 14th, 2024I thought the holiday was enjoyable, though the walking was tough at times perhaps above my level. One notable subject was that our guide gave us excellent service and consideration. Only one slight negative was the transport arrandement between the airport and hotel on initial landing (5th) Oct, this appeared to be bady arranged., as I had to call "Explore" for assistance.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Tomás· August 22nd, 2024We enjoyed the tour in general. The only thing we missed was a little bit harder hiking, as it was rated as moderate, we thought it would be more complicated.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you very much for your review and feedback. We recommend exploring our challenging-paced itineraries, which you may find more suitable. We hope you've returned with some brilliant memories from your trip with us and we see you back again soon.Trip date: August 2024
- RJRene· July 11th, 2024We were extremely impressed with this tour. The tour was well organized. The guide went above and beyond expectations. And to top it off we were blessed with an amazing group of people to share it with.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewHi Rene, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Walking in Madeira holiday. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. It was a pleasure to have you on board, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- Paul· July 8th, 2024Joã was an excellent guide The group were all friendly and we got along well even though we were from 5 different countries and ranged in age from 22 to 72. The hikes were very well planned and there was always a great view or waterfall. The most difficult hike was on the last day and I feel the walks leading up to it increased my stamina. The leader was always making sure we were safe while being very enthusiastic and encouraging. The lodging was adequate. The transportation was excellent. Very luxurious small bus with seasoned drivers.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewHi Paul, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that Joao left such a positive impression. I will ensure that he receives your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you on board and we hope to have the chance to welcome you on... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- ADAyse Gul· June 6th, 2024I now understand why the Madeira Island tour is the most popular Explore adventure. Our tour guide and walking guru, Filip was terrific. He made sure every person was safe at all times and kept track of all of us. I loved learning about this beautiful island from Filip who is a native Madeiran. The other travelers were lovely people. We enjoyed every walk together, every meal shared was full of laughter and good wine. This is one island I would like to visit again and stay longer. I would highly recommend this tour.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewHi Ayse Gul, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback of your Walking in Madeira holiday! It brings immense joy to hear about your experience and we are thrilled that your Explore Leader left such a positive impression. We'll make sure to pass on... Show moreTrip date: May 2024
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Ken
Asked on September 25th, 2025Looking for combined tour in Azores and Madeira. Easy to moderate walking in the least rainy season. When is the least rain/windy season and still off high season?
Explore!Operator•Written September 2025May is still off season and less busy. The Azores in May are cooler, greener, and more changeable, while Madeira is warmer, sunnier, and drier. We have Walking the Azores Trip code AZ 02-15 May, 2026 then Walking in Madeira code TM 16-23 May departure.
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Vicki
Asked on September 24th, 2025are there still places available for the trip to Madeira over Xmas this year (hiking)? Is it possible to book single rooms, and is luggage transported between the hotels?
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2025
Unfortunately we only have 1 male share space available on this date so we could not confirm 2 single rooms for you.
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Vicki
Traveler•Written September 2025do you have any other walking group tours in a decent climate around those dates?
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2025
The only other trip we have over these dates with availability is our Walking Turkey's Turquoise Coast trip. Currently there are only 3 other passengers booked - we could confirm 2 single rooms on this date. Tour cost with single room £ 865.00 per person.
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Tara
Asked on September 21st, 2025I want to have a fully insured tour and I have some questions about accommodation, food and service from the airport because this is my first time visiting your country
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Tara
Traveler•Written September 2025I need a tourist invitation letter, I will provide myself with the flight insurance and round trip fare. Is there a contract or something as a guarantee?
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2025
Our transfer policy is due to your flight time. If your flight is to arrive on day 1 of the tour and your flight departs on day 8 of the tour you will be provided complimentary transfers. In terms of VISA's we can send you our accommodation list which is what the EU require as per your invitation letter.
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Christine
Asked on September 18th, 2025Is it possible to go on this tour and not go on the hikes.
- Explore!Operator•Written September 2025
You could do the trip but not the hikes but I don't think it would be worth it. We have a non-hiking trip to Madeira called the Madeira Island Discovery (code MDR) which may be more suitable.
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Louis
Asked on August 11th, 2025How much is this tour for 1 person?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2025
Cost would be US $1800 plus the $660 optional single supplement
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Ron
Asked on June 29th, 2025Are there any other departure dates and a shorter itinerary offered for 5 - 6 days in Madeira? I am looking at Oct 1 - Oct 6.
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2025
All of our Madeira itineraries are 7 nights / 8 days itineraries. We do not have any itineraries shorter than 7 days in that region. If you had some extra time, there are departures on Walking in Madeira on Oct 4th 2025.
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Eileen
Asked on June 18th, 2025What are the demographics on this trip?
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2025
This departure June 21st is closed for sale. Do you have flexibility with your dates? It is possible to still request space on the June 28th departure.
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Anne
Asked on June 3rd, 2025I want to combine two tours: Azores and Madeira. Please advise.
- Explore!Operator•Written June 2025
We have a tour trip ref: AZ- Walking in the Azores 05-18 July and a trip TM - Walking in Madeira 19 July to to 26th July. The tour trip ref: AZ- Walking in the Azores 5-18 July departure is classified as a late booking. We would need full payment on the file to request services with our local agent. Once we have payment on file it takes 2-5 business days to find out if we can confirm the space. We do advise you do not buy flights until we have confirmed the tour.
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Yvonne
Asked on May 6th, 2025Need a package including Portugal and Spain for 10 to 12 days. Flexible from June 29 to july 24. Interested Departure Date: Saturday 5 July, 2025
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2025
We do not offer custom tours and we currently do not operate in Ibizia. We also do not book any flights. If you would like to join one of our group tours in either Madeira or Lisbon please let us know.
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Justin
Asked on March 30th, 2025Can I request an airport transfer?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
Yes, airport transfers can be arranged. Please inform the tour operator of your flight details and arrival time to ensure transportation is available.
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