Hiking in Madeira
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Small Group
Demanding
Rating
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Hiking in Madeira
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6 days
Small Group
Budget
Demanding
English
Experience Overview
When you think about a series of islands that’s famous for its wine and sunshine, your initial reaction probably isn’t to hike all across it.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Hiking to Boca do Risco from Machico near Santana
- Pico do Arieiro
- Cabo Girão Cliffs and Skywalk
- Hike to São Lourenço Pont
Accommodation
- Hotels (5 nts).
- 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Trek to one of the highest peaks in Madeira
- Discover the history of A-Frame houses in Santana
- Hike the gorgeous Larano Trail
- See the jaw-dropping view from the Cabo Girao cliffs and Skywalk
- Wander through Laurisilva forest - a subtropical forest and UNESCO World Heritage site
Trip Details
6 days
Private vehicle, walking.
English
Santana, Portugal
Funchal, Portugal
Budget
Active, Budget
Demanding
Itinerary
Day 1: Santana
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel O Colmo Santana
Day 2: Santana
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Today's 14 km hike along Madeira's breathtaking north coast offers a stunning blend of ocean views, lush rainforests, and captivating waterfalls. Beginning in Boaventura and ending in the charming village of São Cristóvão, you will encounter dramatic cliffs, picturesque bridges, and intriguing ruins that whisper stories of the past. With an elevation gain of 250 meters and a loss of 500 meters, this hike is sure to be both challenging and rewarding.Accommodation - Hotel O Colmo Santana
Day 3: Santana/Funchal
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Today's challenging hike up to Pico do Arieiro takes us through uneven, rocky terrain, a man-made tunnel and some steep ascents that may require scrambling over rocks. Reach the summit at 1,500m above sea level. If the conditions are right, find yourself above the clouds, looking down over Madeira. Highest altitude: 1,859mTransport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Orquidea
Day 4: Funchal
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Hike along the Larano trail starting near Machico along Maeira's north coast. Hike to the Boca do Risco viewpoint, with stunning views of the north coast. Then follow the trail to the west before following it back to Porto da Cruz, renowned for its traditional sugar cane distillery. The hike is between 14km and 15km with a total incline of 400 meters. It's along the coast for a majority of the hike, some places with no railings that are considered dangerous, but the trail is wide enough that it's still convenient to walk. It should take around six hours.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Orquidea
Day 5: Funchal
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Embark on an exhilarating 14.5km hike through the enchanting Paul da Serra levadas, venturing along a lesser-traveled route that leads you deep into the lush Laurisilva Forest. As you walk, you'll enjoy the serene beauty of the two distinctive levadas, eventually ascending through the verdant laurel trees to reach a breathtaking viewpoint overlooking the São Vicente valley, where both the north and south coasts unfold beneath you. The journey includes an elevation gain of 650 meters and a total of about six hours.Activity - Take in the Cabo Girão's beautiful panoramic views of the sea. Visit the skywalk, jutting out of the cliffs at over 580m above sea level.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Hotel Orquidea
Day 6: Funchal
Meals included: Breakfast
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
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Duration: 6 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Demanding
When you think about a series of islands that’s famous for its wine and sunshine, your initial reaction probably isn’t to hike all across it.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Nov 2026
Customer Reviews
12/28/2023
Trip went as expected.
12/28/2023
It is a great quality for the money
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
12/28/2023
Trip went as expected.
12/28/2023
It is a great quality for the money
12/28/2023
The trip value was no even half of the money spent. Accommodation and food felt very very cheap, the hiking level was level 2 and not 4, I was very disappointed about the hikes. I have been to many hiking trips and I always felt I got some exercise done after a few days, but not this time, hikes were way too short and easy, only the day we went to the mountain I was satisfied. The km were always 2-3 less than the ones in the schedule. The last day hike was absolutely ridiculous, we did not need a guide as we were just walking along the lavada. Generally, I felt really disappointed by the hike choice. You can find the same hikes in viator and find your guides for 30 euro each including pick up and drop off. There was nothing unique or exclusive about what we did.
12/28/2023
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Our bus driver and guide was excellent, They were knowledgeable helpful and friendly. The hotels were excellent. If I had one complaint. It would be the hikes were a bit short. A few extra kilometers would have been more preferable. Overall a very memorable trip.
12/28/2023
Not challenging, not guided
12/28/2023
Overall great experience, but the Hotels could have been better. There's no way to connect with the group members before the trip (the app is not working as it should).
12/21/2023
G Adventures has excellent booking agents. They have helped me schedule 3 GA trips with flights for two of them. This takes a lot of the heaving lifting off my plate.
12/21/2023
This was my second adventure tour with G Adventures and they have been great experiences.
12/21/2023
it's not for everyone - for example, sometimes there are elements of the itinerary that you may not love but need to go along with in order to stick with the group. However, I have historically found it a great way to meet new friends and see the world at the same time.
12/21/2023
G Adventures has excellent booking agents. They have helped me schedule 3 GA trips with flights for two of them. This takes a lot of the heaving lifting off my plate.
12/14/2023
Reasonable price, good guidor, beautiful sceneries.
12/14/2023
Usually has a nice itinerary and is well organized. The hotels could be a bit nicer.
12/14/2023
I think it is good as a guided hike but for other G Adventures tours, the guide was more present and provided more info and ideas on places of interest to see and a few restaurant options even if the group breaks into smaller groups and they take turns going with different people.
12/14/2023
accommodation could be better.
12/14/2023
I love traveling with G Adventures and I enjoy the more active tours
11/30/2023
Very well organised from start to finish and used a local tour guide to give an authentic experience!
11/30/2023
Well organised maximising each day plus loads of interesting information.
11/30/2023
Great fun and well organised trips
11/30/2023
The itinerary and the service (before and onsite).
11/30/2023
Well organised, awesome activities, fantastic guide!
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