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Hiking in Madeira

6 days
From Santana to Funchal
5.0
18 traveler reviews
Hiking in Madeira - G Adventures
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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 15
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Meet your CEO and fellow travelers
  • Hike the Larano trail with coastal views
  • Climb Pico do Arieiro, Madeira's peak
  • Explore the 'Dragon's Tail' at São Lourenço
  • Walk the skywalk at Cabo Girão cliffs

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Santana
  2. Day 2 Santana (1B, 1L)
  3. Day 3 Santana/Funchal (1B, 1L)
  4. Day 4 Funchal (1B, 1L)
  5. Day 5 Funchal (1B)
  6. Day 6 Funchal (1B)
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What's Included

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  • Meals
  • Additional Services
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  • 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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  • Guide
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    4.3
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    4.8
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  • KB
    · May 13th, 2025
    Hiking was excellent and well organized. Guide was amazing, knowledgeable, friendly, personable. The food I wished was better quality especially at 2nd hotel.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us, Karen! We are delighted to know you enjoyed your time in Madeira with us. We have passed on your food-related comments to the appropriate teams for their review.
    Trip date: March 2025
  • Hiking in Madeira reviewer 2
    · December 22nd, 2024
    A truly magical, once in a life time experience. Our group was an eclectic mix of amazing people who made this experience that much more special. Our guide, Dinarte was so welcoming, knowledgeable organized and motivating. As a native Madeiran, he truly loves the island and shared so much of this special place with us. If I could give 10 stars, I would. Take the leap of faith and book your next adventure in Madeira, you won't regret it. Thank you for this life changing experience and the opportunity to me new friends from around the world!
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you so much for this amazing review, Stephanie! It sounds like an incredible experience in beautiful Madeira, we are so glad you enjoyed yourself and made new friends along the way. The world deserves more you!
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    Trip date: December 2024
  • IA
    · September 13th, 2024
    I had a great time on this tour! Andre my guide was fantastic! He knew the area so well. He accommodated our activities based on the weather so that we could get the most out of our trip. The accommodation was excellent! Nothing special but the rooms were spacious and clean. Everything ran smoothly and was tons of fun. My only wish was that we would have started the hiking earlier in the morning.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hello Isabelle Thanks a lot for the fabulous five star review, It means a lot to us. So happy to hear that you had such a great time and that our guide, Andre, did such an amazing job.
    Trip date: September 2024
  • GS
    · December 18th, 2023
    Hiking in Madeira was a really nice experience....
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi Ghazala. So glad you enjoyed your trip to Madeira. Just the name makes me want to go there. Dinarte is a superstar and we'll let the operations team know. So! Where next? Kilimanjaro perhaps? Thanks again.
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    Trip date: December 2023
  • A
    · October 28th, 2022
    A very enjoyable trip with exciting walking and scenery. We had a good group of fellow travellers and our guide was both knowledgeable and extremely capable. Definitely a trip to remember.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • A
    · October 28th, 2022
    Amazing and diverse landscapes. The trip was able to incorporate them through the different hikes.
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    Our world deserves more you!
    Trip date: October 2022
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  • A
    · October 21st, 2022
    My Hiking to Madeira trip was amazing and definitely lived up to the hype. This was my first solo trip abroad and I could not have asked for a better experience. Everything about the tour opened my eyes to this way of travelling and I am eager to see more of the world with a group of like-minded individuals.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Hi! So great to hear! Thank you for reaching out.
    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · October 21st, 2022
    Madeira is a unique place! This hiking tour was probably the best way to get a good feel for the diversity of its landscape. Each hike told a different story. Oh - get a window seat on the right side of the plane when arriving and pay attention during approach/landing!
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    Hi! So great to hear! Thank you for reaching out.
    Trip date: August 2022
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  • A
    · September 9th, 2022
    This was a very special trip that I will not forget. I experienced Madeira in such a beautiful manner and I think that is because of the group and the tour leader. The island has so much to offer and we got the opportunity to see a whole lot of it. Because Dinarte would always suggest somewhere to have a drink and dinner in the evening, we also spent a lot of time with the group together, which is I think why we also had so much fun as a group. Overall I feel like we saw a lot of the beautiful island, got to know a lot about the culture and nature of Madeira because of how knowledgable Dinarte was and I got to know an amazing bunch of people.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Thank you for your positive feedback, We are really glad you had a great experience! We hope to have you soon in a new adventure.
    Trip date: March 2022
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  • A
    · January 10th, 2022
    Magical tropical island that should be on everyone's bucket list.
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    G Adventures commented on this review
    Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
    Trip date: September 2022
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Hiking in Madeira
From Santana to Funchal

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    Erica

    Asked on April 21st, 2025

    Do you have approximate distance and elevation gain info for the hikes?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2025

      Please find the full trip notes attached with these details on.

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    Moritz

    Asked on March 7th, 2025

    Are there dining options near the accommodations on the tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten March 2025

      When meals are not included, your tour guide will recommend places to eat near your accommodations.

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    Greg

    Asked on February 16th, 2025

    What should I consider while packing for the Hiking in Madeira tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      It's essential to pack light and bring luggage that is compact and lightweight. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage, including up and down stairs and on and off transportation.

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    Rosa

    Asked on February 4th, 2025

    How do I book the Hiking in Madeira tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten February 2025

      You can book your spot by selecting the 'book now' button located on our website.

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    Lydia

    Asked on September 4th, 2024

    What types of luggage are recommended for the tour?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten September 2024

      We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items.

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    Neil

    Asked on August 21st, 2024

    I have two clients interested in taking a hiking trip to madeira. They are experimented hikers used to walk for 8 hours and I think your tour would be a good fit for them but I wanted to ask you if its possible to make some changes or accomodate a few things. Is it possible to make this tour private? Can you offer meal options for people with food restrictions? My client has gluten, lactose and legumes restrictions. Could it be possible to upgrade the lodging you're currently offering?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten August 2024

      As a small group tour operator, we are unable to accommodate customization requests for our tours. To make it a private departure, your clients would need to pay for a minimum of 8 travellers in total as this tour is priced for a maximum group size of 15. Most of the included meals are very simple, local provisions and they are not well equipped to cater to strict dietary restrictions.

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      Neil

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      They are fine with the vegetarian and pescatarian options you're offering. Regarding the private option, they don't mind making the transfers with more people, but they would like to have a private guide for the hiking even if it means a higher rate, could this be possible? Do you have a porter option?

    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten August 2024

      Unfortunately, it would be expensive to operate this tour privately for 2 travellers as we need a minimum of 8 people to run the tour at the original website rate. A rough pricing for 2 passengers, based on the minimum requirement would be $4,519.00 USD per person. If you book on a public departure, they would pay the online rate.

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    Marjanne

    Asked on May 13th, 2024

    Can the tour accommodate people with a fear of heights?

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten May 2024

      The hike is demanding but suitable for most healthy travelers. Some paths may be exposed but not consistently throughout the hike.

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      Please check our website for available tour dates and space availability before booking.

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    Joseph

    Asked on April 11th, 2024

    Want to take a trip to Madeira in September. Is it possible for three people to make space in your group? I will be travelling from another country, so I will be needing some kind of confirmation for stay.

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    • G AdventuresOperatorWritten April 2024

      Our first dates with availability for 3 travellers is Sat, 28 Sep - Thu, 03 Oct. We do not increase our tour sizes, so it would not be possible to join the September 7-12 trip unless we have confirmed travellers cancel. Over 99% of our travellers on this trip are coming from another country. Your confirmation invoice from Tour Radar would be your confirmation of stay.

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      It's your responsibility to ensure you have the correct documentation for travel. Use our online tool to verify your visa and entry requirements.

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