Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Madeira
You arrive on Madeira and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, spend your first afternoon getting used to the island's Atlantic sunshine and getting oriented to where you'll be staying.
Landmarks Madeira - Day 2
Cabo São Lourenço Hike
Start your first hike heading to Cabo São Lourenço on Madeira's eastern cape. The volcanic rock formations and sparse vegetation create dramatic scenery as you walk through the barren landscape. Later you'll have a picnic with local products before making your way back to where you started.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Cabo São Lourenço
- Picnic with regional products
Landmarks Cabo São Lourenço - Day 3
Machico Valley and Boca do Risco Hike
Walk through the Machico valley's green slopes toward Boca do Risco. From there the path narrows along the clifftop heading to the Larano fields, and you get views of both the Atlantic and the neighboring island of Porto Santo. By evening you'll reach Porto da Cruz and relax at a beach café.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Machico valley to Boca do Risco
- Coastal path walk to Larano fields
- Visit to Porto da Cruz beach café
Landmarks Boca do Risco Machico Valley Porto da Cruz Porto Santo Island - Day 4
Funchal Exploration
Spend the day in Funchal, Madeira's capital. Start at Santa Catarina Park seeing plants from around the world, then walk through the steep narrow streets of the old town. Check out the cathedral and the colorful market hall, grab lunch at a fish restaurant, then finish with a Madeira wine tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Santa Catarina Park
- Walking tour of Funchal city center
- Visit to cathedral
- Visit to market hall in Funchal
- Madeira wine tasting
Landmarks Santa Catarina Park Funchal Cathedral Funchal Market Hall - Day 5
Pico Ruivo Summit and Coastal Cycling
Hike from Pico do Arieiro up to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest peak, on a secured mountain trail with wide views across the island. After resting at the mountain hut, you'll descend to Achada do Teixeira. Later cycle along the north coast to your next accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Pico Ruivo - Madeira's highest mountain
- Coastal cycle ride to north coast accommodation
Landmarks Pico do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Achada do Teixeira - Day 6
Paul da Serra Plateau and Levada Labyrinth
Drive over Encumeada Pass to reach the Paul da Serra plateau. Walk along the sunny southern slopes, then head north where denser woodland and the UNESCO laurel forest take over. You'll explore parts of the levada system on various paths with some steep sections, then finish at Porto Moniz for a swim in the sea pool.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Paul da Serra plateau
- Exploration of levada labyrinth
- Visit to Porto Moniz sea pool
Landmarks Encumeada Pass Paul da Serra Plateau Rabacal Levada Labyrinth Porto Moniz - Day 7
São Vicente Valley and Volcanic Caves
Take a short walk down to a small levada on the eastern slope of the São Vicente valley. Visit the Church of Nossa Senhora de Fatima with its distinctive bell tower, then follow the levada down to the volcanic caves. Walk through São Vicente village, see St. Vincent Church, and have lunch at a seaside restaurant with Atlantic views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day hike through São Vicente valley
- Visit to Church of Nossa Senhora de Fatima
- Visit to volcanic caves of São Vicente
- Walk through São Vicente village
- Visit to St. Vincent Church
Optional Activities
- Lunch at local seaside restaurant
Landmarks Church of Nossa Senhora de Fatima Volcanic Caves of São Vicente St. Vincent Church - Day 8
Pico Grande Summit
This hike is a highlight of the trip starting with views of the Serra de Agua valley. Climb up to the Boca de Cerro saddle on a pilgrim path where seasonal flowers bloom. From there tackle the exposed rocky steps to Pico Grande's summit. The descent drops 1,100 meters through gorse bushes and chestnut forests into the Nonnental valley with views throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Pico Grande summit
Landmarks Serra de Agua Valley Boca de Cerro Pico Grande Nonnental Valley - Day 9
Eira do Mourao and Levada Norte
Climb steep steps to reach Eira do Mourao, a village sitting high above a valley where farmers work terraced fields on near-vertical slopes. Follow the Levada Norte as it cuts through rock faces with the Ribeira Brava valley spread below you. Continue on the levada, then head downhill on sunny slopes as the south coast comes into view.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Eira do Mourao
- Walk along Levada Norte
Landmarks Eira do Mourao Levada Norte Ribeira Brava Valley - Day 10
Departure
Time to leave Madeira. Get transferred to the airport for your flight home, taking memories of the island's volcanic landscapes, mountain trails, and Atlantic scenery with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
