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Maderia - the Best of the Island 8 Days

8 days
Start and end in Funchal
4.1 (30 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Funchal to Machico

    Funchal to Machico
    Landmarks
    Machico
  3. Day 2

    Machico to Porto da Cruz

    Machico to Porto da Cruz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike from Machico to Porto da Cruz via Pico Facho and Boca Riso
    Landmarks
    Pico Facho
    São Lourenço headland
    Levada Canical
    Boca Riso
    Porto da Cruz
  4. Day 3

    Caldeirao Verde Gorge

    Caldeirao Verde Gorge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike along Caldeirao Verde levada to the waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Extension to Caldeirao do Inferno (additional 2 hours)
    Landmarks
    Caldeirao Verde
    Caldeirao do Inferno
  5. Day 4

    São Jorge - Levada do Rei

    São Jorge - Levada do Rei
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Easy hike on Levada do Rei loop trail

    Optional Activities

    • Hotel amenities
    Landmarks
    Levada do Rei
    Ribiero Bonito
  6. Day 5

    Pico Ruivo

    Pico Ruivo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Pico Ruivo summit

    Optional Activities

    • Pico Areiro to Pico Ruivo traverse with arranged transportation
    Landmarks
    Pico Ruivo
    Achada Teixeira
    Pico Areiro
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  7. Day 6

    Encumeada Ridges

    Encumeada Ridges
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Y-shaped hike on two levadas on either side of Encumeada ridge
    Landmarks
    Encumeada
  8. Day 7

    25-Fontes Loop

    25-Fontes Loop
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike the 25-Fontes Loop to the waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the refreshing pool at 25 Fontes waterfall
    Landmarks
    25 Fontes waterfall
    Casa Rabacal
    Caletha hydroelectric power plant
  9. Day 8

    Funchal

    Funchal
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Levada Bica Cana hike
    • Visit Funchal tropical market
    • Explore Old Town
    • Visit Madeira wine cellars
    • Browse craft shops
    • Visit botanical garden
    • Ride cable car overlooking the bay
    Landmarks
    Levada Bica Cana
    Funchal
    Funchal Tropical Market
    Funchal Old Town

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ASI Reisen

Rating
4.1 (30 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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    well organized, perfect group size, hotel good everything worked perfectly

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