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Walking in Madeira (Christmas)

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From Santana to Funchal
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Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Santana

    Santana
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana)

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at a local restaurant featuring fresh seafood dishes such as tuna with fried maize or black scabbard with fried banana
    Landmarks
    Santana
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  3. Day 2

    Santana

    Santana
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel O Colmo, Santana)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk along Vereda do Larano levada to Porto da Cruz via Boca do Risco (12 kilometres/7.45 miles)

    Optional Activities

    • Rum tasting at sugar cane factory and rum distillery
    Landmarks
    Boca do Risco
    Porto da Cruz
  4. Day 3

    Santana - Porto Moniz

    Santana - Porto Moniz
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Euro Moniz)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through UNESCO-listed Laurisilva Forest via Levada dos Tornos to Faja do Penedo (13 kilometres/8 miles)
    • Scenic drive along north coast to Porto Moniz

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming or soaking in Porto Moniz rock pools (weather dependent)
    Landmarks
    Laurisilva Forest
    Faja do Penedo
    Porto Moniz
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  5. Day 4

    Porto Moniz

    Porto Moniz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at House of Rabaçal)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Euro Moniz)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk along Levada do Alecrim from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall via Lagoa do Vento and Tunel dos Cavaleiros (12 kilometres/7.5 miles)
    • Lunch at House of Rabaçal

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Lagoa do Vento
    Landmarks
    Levada do Alecrim
    Lagoa do Vento
    Risco Waterfall
    Tunel dos Cavaleiros
  6. Day 5

    Ponta do Vigia - Funchal

    Ponta do Vigia - Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel do Carmo, Funchal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ponta do Vigia lighthouse and museum (westernmost tip of island)
    • Walk Levada Nova from Lombada to Ribeira Brava (10 kilometres/6.2 miles)
    Landmarks
    Ponta do Vigia
    Levada Nova
    Ribeira Brava
    Miradouro do Tanque
    Funchal
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  7. Day 6

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel do Carmo, Funchal)

    Included Activities

    • Optional guided orientation walk of Funchal (1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided orientation walk of Funchal with Tour Leader
    • Self-guided exploration of old town, Rua de Santa Maria, Mercado dos Lavradores (farmers market), Madeiran embroidery workshop
    • Visit Blandy's Wine Lodge for Madeiran wine tasting (produced on island since 17th century)
    • Half-day whale and dolphin watching cruise
    • Explore botanic gardens and afternoon tea at Reids Palace Hotel
    • Cable car to tropical gardens at Monte
    Landmarks
    Funchal
    Rua de Santa Maria
    Mercado dos Lavradores
    Blandy's Wine Lodge
    Reids Palace Hotel
    Monte
  8. Day 7

    Funchal - Pico do Areeiro

    Funchal - Pico do Areeiro
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel do Carmo, Funchal)

    Included Activities

    • Walk to Pico do Areeiro (Madeira's third highest point)
    Landmarks
    Pico do Areeiro
    Pico Ruivo
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  9. Day 8

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Funchal

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  • Angela5.0April 2025
    The balcony walk was spectacular , though not for those who suffer from vertigo . Enjoyed the coastal paths and...
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  • Alison4.5April 2025
    The stunning scenery and vegetation in Madeira - and the ability to see it from various vantage points on the 5...
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    The highlight of my trip was meeting a diverse and interesting group of people. Despite our age differences and...
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  • Derek4.7November 2025
    Madeira is unforgettably stunning. The rare Unesco laurel forest was amazing, as were the misty mountain woods and...
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  • John4.3June 2025
    The view at the top of of the Pico do Areeiro was worth the hard slog to get there.
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  • Abigail5.0July 2025
    The hike on Friday walking up to the Pico de Areeiro had to be one of the highlights. It was a hot day adding an...
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  • Lucy5.0October 2025
    Pico do Arieiro on the final day, the most satisfying hike of the week
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