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Hiking tour Madeira

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Start and end in Funchal
3.8 (56 reviews)
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Guided in German
Group Size 6 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Funchal

    Arrival in Funchal
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 2

    Funchal City Tour

    Funchal City Tour
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Funchal city tour including market hall with exotic flowers and tropical fruit
    • Fish hall visit
    • Old town exploration
    • Botanical garden visit with bay views
    • Madeira wine tasting at historic winery
    Landmarks
    Funchal Market Hall
    Funchal Old Town
    Botanical Garden of Madeira
  4. Day 3

    Machico, Pico do Facho & Ponta São Lourenço Hike

    Machico, Pico do Facho & Ponta São Lourenço Hike
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Machico village and miracle chapel
    • Pico do Facho viewpoint
    • Ponta São Lourenço hike with coastal views and volcanic rock formations

    Optional Activities

    • Snack during hike
    • Whale museum visit in Caniçal
    Landmarks
    Machico
    Pico do Facho
    Baia de Abra Bay
    Ponta São Lourenço
    Desertas Islands
    Porto Santo
  5. Day 4

    Cabo Girão, Banana Plantation & Levada Trail

    Cabo Girão, Banana Plantation & Levada Trail
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cabo Girão highest cliff viewpoint
    • Banana plantation walk and education
    • Paul da Serra high moor hike with gorge views and historic laurel forest
    Landmarks
    Cabo Girão
    Ponta do Sol
    Madalena do Mar
    Calheta
    Paul da Serra
    Ribeira da Janela Gorge
    Chão da Ribeira Gorge
    Fanal
    Porto Moniz
    São Vicente
    Encumeada Pass
  6. Day 5

    Pico das Pedras Nature Reserve & Caldeirao Verde Hike

    Pico das Pedras Nature Reserve & Caldeirao Verde Hike
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pico das Pedras nature reserve hike to Caldeirao Verde with tunnel walks and waterfall
    Landmarks
    Pico das Pedras Nature Reserve
    Queimadas
    Levada do Caldeirao Verde
    Caldeirao Verde
  7. Day 6

    Pico Ruivo Summit Hike & Santana

    Pico Ruivo Summit Hike & Santana
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pico Ruivo summit hike to island's highest peak (1,862 m)
    • Santana village visit with traditional triangular thatched houses
    Landmarks
    Ribeiro Frio Nature Reserve
    Achada do Teixeira
    Pico Ruivo
    Santana
  8. Day 7

    Free Day & Farewell Dinner

    Free Day & Farewell Dinner
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Typical espetada farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Specialty farewell dinner with espetadas and local delicacies
  9. Day 8

    Departure from Funchal

    Departure from Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast

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