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Walking in Madeira (New Year)

8 days
From Santana to Funchal
4.6
159 traveler reviews
Walking in Madeira (New Year) - Explore!
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 15
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore traditional Santana and its palheiros
  • Hike cliff-top trails to Boca do Risco
  • Swim in Porto Moniz's natural lava pools
  • Trek through UNESCO Laurel Forests
  • Celebrate New Year with Funchal's fireworks

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Santana
  2. Day 2 Scenic coastal walk along the Vereda do Larano to Porto da Cruz
  3. Day 3 Walk through UNESCO Laurisilva Forest to Faja do Penedo. Festive lights and decorations at Porto Moniz
  4. Day 4 Follow Levada do Alecrim from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall. New Year's Eve fireworks in Funchal
  5. Day 5 Levada Nova Valley walk.
  6. Day 6 Explore the streets of Funchal. Free afternoon, optional wine tasting and whale watching
  7. Day 7 Walk to Pico do Areeiro Madeira's third highest point
  8. Day 8 Trip ends in Funchal
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

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Number of tours

534

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

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within 1 day

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
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  • Walking in Madeira (New Year) reviewer 1
    · May 19th, 2025
    The 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!
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank 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 more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • Walking in Madeira (New Year) reviewer 2
    · May 10th, 2025
    Really good expérience amazing tours
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! It's great to hear you enjoyed your Walking in Madeira trip!
    Trip date: October 2024
  • AG
    · November 10th, 2024
    Outstanding hiking holiday with a range of environments, a brilliant group and a top class guide.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank 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
  • Walking in Madeira (New Year) reviewer 4
    · October 14th, 2024
    I 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.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • Walking in Madeira (New Year) reviewer 5
    · August 22nd, 2024
    We 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.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank 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
  • RJ
    · July 11th, 2024
    We 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.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Hi 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 more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • Walking in Madeira (New Year) reviewer 7
    · July 8th, 2024
    Joã 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.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Hi 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 more
    Trip date: June 2024
  • AD
    · June 6th, 2024
    I 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.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Hi 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 more
    Trip date: May 2024
  • Walking in Madeira (New Year) reviewer 9
    · May 3rd, 2024
    Friendly and helpful tour guide as well as great views😊
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope for the chance to welcome you on another Explore adventure in the future!
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • JK
    · April 25th, 2024
    Exceeded 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.
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    Explore! commented on this review
    Hi 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 more
    Trip date: March 2024

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8 days
Walking in Madeira (New Year)
From Santana to Funchal

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