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Walking the Island of Madeira
8 Days Excluding Flights From
8 Days from
£ 1999 £ 1999
4.4/5 from
Walking & Trekking
Activity Level
Moderate See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you
Comfort Level
Superior
Ways to Travel :
Guided Group
Activity :
Walking & Trekking
Group Size :
5 - 16
Ages :
18+
Trip Code :
TSD2
Carbon Footprint :
14kg CO2e per person per day
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Portugal’s hiking paradise: Explore wild coastal paths and mountain trails on the Pearl of the Atlantic

Volcanic, wild, diverse − Madeira is a heaven for walkers. Staying in four-star hotels throughout, we experience the most beautiful routes on this Portuguese island, from gentle strolls along flower-lined levadas (centuries-old waterways) and spectacular coastal footpaths to more demanding forays among the jagged ridges and peaks of the mountainous interior. There’s also time to relax by the sea, see waves crash close to shore in Porto Moniz and discover the historic importance of Funchal, an old trade hub for sugar and wine.

Walking the Island of Madeira

Highlights

  • Walk through the botanical paradise of Madeira, taking the most scenic trails on the island
  • Stroll alongside flower-lined levadas with stunning views over the Atlantic
  • Marvel at spectacular mountain scenery, including Pico Ruivo, the island’s highest peak
  • Watch sunrise from Pico Arieiro, one of the highest mountains on the island
  • Uncover the cultural side of Madeira with an exploration of the capital, Funchal
  • Hike through the mystical Fanal Forest, where twisted trees create a fairytale setting

Key Information

  • Accommodation: 5 Superior nights (hotels), 2 Classic nights (hotels)
  • Five days walking; one free day
  • Group normally 5 to 16, plus leader. Minimum age: 18
  • Countries visited: Portugal

What's Included

  • All breakfasts and three dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Arrival and departure transfers

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

5 Days of Walking & Trekking

Pace:

Moderate: 3mph-4mph (5kph-6kph)

Terrain:

Low altitude; some rough terrain – good paths with some steep ascents

Day 2

8 km / 5 miles

Day 3

12 km / 7.5 miles

Day 4

11 km / 6.8 miles

Day 5

11 km / 6.8 miles

Day 7

9 km / 5.6 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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Walking the Island of Madeira

4.4/5 from
8 Days Excluding Flights From
8 Days from
£ 1999 £ 1999