View allThe Walking in Madeira Tour was amazing! There was a good balance of various hikes, activities, and travel time between destinations.
Cecilia, traveled in May
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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
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 15
- Age range 16 to 85
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
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
84%
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- 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 more
Explore! 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
- Wingying· May 3rd, 2024Friendly and helpful tour guide as well as great views😊Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope for the chance to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future!
Trip date: April 2024 - JKJohn· April 25th, 2024Exceeded our expectations. While the guide by himself was exceptional, the connections, lodging, organization, and deep thought and experience put into this trip were beyond excellent.Show moreExplore! commented on this reviewHi John, Thank you so much for your feedback of your Walking in Madeira holiday! We're so happy to hear that you had a nice time. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the company of your Explore Leader and found all aspects of the tour from the... Show moreTrip date: March 2024
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What our customers ask about this 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 2025We 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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Deborah
Asked on March 25th, 2025What tour details are essential to know?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
Essential tour details include the itinerary, accommodation types, meal plans, transport arrangements, and any included activities. Ensure you review the trip notes provided upon booking.
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Ryan
Asked on March 12th, 2025Could you please confirm that I could have a single room to myself for the whole week?
- Explore!Operator•Written March 2025
You would get a single room for all days of the trip yes. Just as a heads up though. We would need to request a single room with our agent and this can take up to 5 days.
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Tracy
Asked on February 13th, 2025We're interested in walking Madeira in May 26. When will you have dates available?
- Explore!Operator•Written February 2025
We expect to have 2026 dates in the next 6-8 weeks. They likely will be similar to the 2025 date which depart weekly.
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Aaron
Asked on January 1st, 2025Will it be possible to join the Maderia guided walk on day 2 - 15th June at that meeting spot?
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
In theory this should not be a problem joining the Walking in Madeira tour on Day 2 at the latest, because we will be staying at the same hotel for night 1 and 2. However it would depend on your arrival time on Day 2 (15 June) whether you would be able to join the group walking on that day.
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Jacques
Asked on December 31st, 2024How many nights accommodation are included?
- Explore!Operator•Written January 2025
The number of nights included in the accommodation depends on the specific tour and duration. This information can be found in the tour's detailed itinerary.
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Sarah
Asked on November 22nd, 2024I am wondering if I can put a group together on this tour. If that is possible what is the min/max number for a group, is there a TC, what would the per person rate be?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
Our maximum group size for this tour is 16 people. We can absolutely look at putting together a private group for you. The pricing is subject to the number of travelers on the tour.
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Sarah
Traveler•Written November 2024does someone bring our extra clothing items etc to the next hotel or do we have to carry all our belongings with us at all times?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
You will only need to carry what you need for the day. Your main piece of luggage will be taken to each accommodation change with our support vehicle.
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Kirsten Janieke
Asked on November 12th, 2024What accommodations are available during the tour?
- Explore!Operator•Written November 2024
Accommodations typically vary depending on the specific tour package. Generally, they range from hotels to local lodges, all providing comfortable amenities to enhance your travel experience.
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Richard
Asked on October 15th, 2024A small group of us are interested in Madeira but we have read about the wildfires there in August. We are wondering if the fries have affected any infrastructure or main areas for tourists. We are interested in easy walks and the Levadas.
- Explore!Operator•Written October 2024
The wildfires have not affected this trip, and it has been running as normal. Occasionally we need to adjust the itinerary due to things like wildfires, however this itinerary has been unaffected.
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