Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Machico
MachicoOptional Activities
- Stroll along the golden sandy beach
Landmarks Machico Beach - Day 2
Machico
Machico- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to summit of Pico do Facho
- Whalers' Trail hike along steep cliffs to Caniçal harbor
- Explore São Lourenço headland (easternmost tip of island)
- Levada trail hike above ocean
Landmarks Pico do Facho Whalers' Trail Caniçal São Lourenço - Day 3
Machico to Porto da Cruz
Machico to Porto da Cruz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Levada do Caníçal hike to Boca do Risco
- Coastal path hike to Porto da Cruz
- Saltwater pool dip at Porto da Cruz
- Black beach walk at Porto da Cruz
Landmarks Levada do Caníçal Boca do Risco Porto da Cruz - Day 4
Porto da Cruz to Santana
Porto da Cruz to Santana- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain hike through waterfalls and fern thickets
- High trail hiking
- Descent through eucalyptus forests
Optional Activities
- Visit Pico Ruivo hut and climb Madeira's highest peak
Landmarks Pico Ruivo Santana - Day 5
Santana to São Vicente
Santana to São Vicente- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- King's Path hike
- Levada do Rei hike with tunnels
- Valley viewpoint stops
Optional Activities
- Bar stop at green valley head
Landmarks King's Path Levada do Rei São Vicente - Day 6
São Vicente to Porto Moniz
São Vicente to Porto Moniz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to starting point in high valley
- Hike through laurel forests to high plateau
- Visit Fanal mystical landscape
- Scenic drive to Porto Moniz
- Swimming in natural black volcanic pools
Landmarks Fanal Porto Moniz - Day 7
Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Church of Santo
- Trail descent to Achadas da Cruz seaside gardens
- Optional cable car descent
- Return hike through gorge
Optional Activities
- Nearly vertical cable car descent at Achadas da Cruz
Landmarks Church of Santo Achadas da Cruz - Day 8
Departure or extension
Departure or extension- Meals
- Breakfast











