Itinerary
- Day 1
Machico
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the golden sandy beach
Landmarks Machico Beach - Day 2
Machico
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circular hike to Pico do Facho summit
- Hike along whalers' path to Caniçal port
- Explore São Lourenço headland (easternmost point of Madeira)
- Levada hike high above the ocean
Landmarks Pico do Facho São Lourenço Caniçal - Day 3
Machico to Porto da Cruz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike Levada do Caniçal to Boca do Risco pass
- Walk narrow coastal path above cliffs
- Swim in saltwater pool in Porto da Cruz
- Walk along black beach in Porto da Cruz
Landmarks Boca do Risco Porto da Cruz - Day 4
Porto da Cruz to Santana
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to mountain starting point
- Hike past waterfalls through fern thickets
- Climb to high trail
Optional Activities
- Visit Pico Ruivo hut and climb Madeira's highest peak
Landmarks Pico Ruivo Santana - Day 5
Santana to São Vicente
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike the King's Path (historic footpath)
- Hike Levada do Rei through tunnels
- Transfer to São Vicente
Optional Activities
- Rest at bar in green valley head
Landmarks Levada do Rei São Vicente - Day 6
São Vicente to Porto Moniz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Short transfer to high valley hiking start
- Hike through laurel forests to high plateau
- Visit mystical Fanal terrain
- Drive to Porto Moniz
- Swim in black volcanic pools in Atlantic
Landmarks Fanal Porto Moniz - Day 7
Porto Moniz
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Climb to Church of Santo
- Hike down adventurous paths to sea gardens of Achadas da Cruz
- Explore secluded pebble beaches
- Walk terraced fields
- Return hike through gorge
Optional Activities
- Take nearly vertical cable car instead of hiking down
Landmarks Church of Santo Achadas da Cruz - Day 8
Departure or extension
- Meals
- Breakfast
