Premium Walking & Hiking in Madeira

Premium Walking & Hiking in Madeira
Set off on a six-day Premium hiking adventure through Madeira’s dramatic coastlines, volcanic landscapes and lush forests. Hike the 25 Fontes trail and visit Risco Waterfall, relax in natural volcanic rock pools at Porto Moniz, take in the sweeping ocean views on your hike to Vereda da Ponta de Sao Lourenco and hike to the highest point on the island on the Vereda do Pico do Ruivo. Along the way, visit small mountain villages, learn about the region’s local culture and indulge in Madeira’s most famous local produce, wine and rum. With its mild climate and diverse terrain, Madeira offers the perfect escape and hiking destination all year round.
Activities
Set off on a six-day Premium hiking adventure through Madeira’s dramatic coastlines, volcanic landscapes and lush forests. Hike the 25 Fontes trail and visit Risco Waterfall, relax in natural volcanic rock pools at Porto Moniz, take in the sweeping ocean views on your hike to Vereda da Ponta de Sao Lourenco and hike to the highest point on the island on the Vereda do Pico do Ruivo. Along the way, visit small mountain villages, learn about the region’s local culture and indulge in Madeira’s most famous local produce, wine and rum. With its mild climate and diverse terrain, Madeira offers the perfect escape and hiking destination all year round.
Activities
- Funchal - Welcome dinner and Poncha Aperitif
- Funchal - Complementary Arrival transfer
- Vereda da Ponta de Sao Lourenco Guided Hike
- 25 Fontes & Levada do Risco Guided Hikes & picnic lunch
- Porto Moniz - Orientation walk and rock swimming pools
- Quinta do Barbusano winery visit with lunch and wine tasting
- Arco Sao Jorge to Boaventura Guided Coastal Hike
- Verada do Pico Ruivo guided hike
- Farewell Dinner - Ardo de Sao Jorge
- Santana orientation walk
- Local Rum distillery and tasting
- Experience Madeira's diverse landscape of beaches, green valleys and volcanic terrains.
- Hike the coastal Vereda da Ponta de Sao Lourenco for incredible ocean views.
- Kick off the hiking boots and enjoy that famous Madeira wine over lunch at a local winery with a view.
- Hike along ancient aqueducts, scenic coastal paths and farmlands and take in ocean and mountain views on trails like 25 Fontes or Pico do Ruivo.
- Relax in Madeira’s mild, tropical climate and enjoy the beautiful beaches, natural swimming pools and sandy shores – this is the perfect destination for year-round travel, with each season bringing something new.
- Soothe tired hiking muscles in the picturesque natural volcanic rock pools of Porto Moniz.
Interests
- Adventure and Active
- Hiking and Trekking
- Walking
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Funchal | ||
2 | Funchal & Ponta de Sao Lourenco hike | ||
3 | 25 Fontes/Levada do Risco hikes, Porto Moniz & Arco de Sao Jorge | ||
4 | Arco de Sao Jorge & Boaventura Coastal hike | ||
5 | Arco de Sao Jorge & Pico do Ruivo guided hike | ||
6 | Arco de Sao Jorge |