Walking in Madeira
- Days
- 8
- Our saving
- $27
- From
- US $ 1,079
- Starts
- Machico
- +5 Destinations
- Atlantic
- Ends
- Funchal
Highlights
- Age range
- 16 to 99 year olds
- Max Group Size
- 16
- Travel style
- Hiking & Trekking, Adventure, Point-to-Point Hikes, Christmas & New Year
- Operator
- Exodus Travels
Itinerary
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- Day 1: Start Machico.
- Day 2: Walk along Ponta de Sao Lourenco, where rocks contrast with the blue of the ocean.
- Day 3: Spectacular walk along the north coast path to the fishing village of Porto da Cruz.
- Day 4: Transfer to Queimadas; walk along Levada do Caldeirao Verde to the remote village of Ilha.
- Day 5: Early departure for sunrise at Achada do Teixeira; ascend the island's highest mountain, Pico Ruivo; follow a stone staircase down to Encumeada.
- Day 6: High level walk through beautiful chestnut and eucalyptus woods to Corticeiras; panoramic local bus ride to Funchal.
- Day 7: Free day to visit the bustling 'Mercado dos Lavradores' (workers' market), Sé Cathedral or for wine tasting in Madeira's Wine Lodge.
- Day 8: End Funchal.
Travel guide
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59 Reviews
- Excellent
- 24%
- Good
- 56%
- Average
- 8%
- Rather Poor
- 8%
- Bad
- 3%
- JHJohn HowcroftWritten on October 8, 20135.0 - Excellent
Excellent walks with a very good, knowledgeable guide (Andrea). Good quality hotels. Nice to have final day to myself in Funchal. Need a good head for heights!What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The long walk across the mountains from... Read more
Review collected by Exodus Travels - CSChristopher SuttonWritten on April 21, 20135.0 - Excellent
A lovely, relaxing holiday with a variety of walks in beautiful and varied countryside. Andre, our guide, enthused us with his knowledge of the flora, fauna and history of his beloved Madeira.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?So many, but... Read more
Review collected by Exodus Travels - KBKirsten BurghardtWritten on April 17, 20135.0 - Excellent
Fantastic holiday – we did 5 walks that were all between 8-16km (with one day off in beautiful Funchal), and these are, IMO correctly graded as "Moderate". They which were challenging enough so you’d feel sufficiently tired and like you’ve accomplished... Read more
Review collected by Exodus Travels - FDFred DubendorfWritten on April 17, 20134.0 - Good
We enjoyed long hikes and beautiful scenery. It was especially nice because each hike went to a location that was completely different from the other hikes. Our guide was knowledgeable and attentive. The people of Madeira were warm and friendly.What was... Read more
Review collected by Exodus Travels - KBKirsten BurghardtWritten on April 17, 20135.0 - Excellent
Fantastic holiday
Review collected by Exodus Travels - NBNicola BrooksWritten on January 5, 20134.0 - Good
A lovely holiday with a great group of people. The guide was very enthusiastic, clearly loved his job and made us all laugh! The views were amazing and the daily walking always enjoyable, we were all tired at the end of the day but that didn't stop us... Read more
Review collected by Exodus Travels - CSCarol StitsonWritten on November 9, 20125.0 - Excellent
An excellent walking holiday, a variety of walks in varied stunning scenery with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic gude and a very friendly groupWhat was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The walk along the Ponta de San Lourenco was spectacular, on... Read more
Review collected by Exodus Travels - MBMichael BrittonWritten on May 8, 20125.0 - ExcellentReview collected by Exodus Travels
- MBMichael BrittonWritten on May 8, 20125.0 - ExcellentReview collected by Exodus Travels
- BQBeryl QuayleWritten on April 17, 20125.0 - Excellent
Had a fantastic trip. Very well organised. Excellent company (8 in our group). Transferred with the luggage to Funchal - Andre arranged it all with no problems.Visited Monte garden and Botanic garden by cable car.
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- SaturdaySep 7, 2019from Machico8 DaysSaturdaySep 14, 2019to FunchalOnly 3 seats left$29USD $1,149
- SaturdaySep 21, 2019from Machico8 DaysSaturdaySep 28, 2019to FunchalOnly 3 seats left$29USD $1,179
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- SaturdayOct 26, 2019from Machico8 DaysSaturdayNov 2, 2019to Funchal5 seats left$30USD $1,199
- SaturdayNov 9, 2019from Machico8 DaysSaturdayNov 16, 2019to Funchal6 seats left$27USD $1,079
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- SaturdayDec 28, 2019from Machico8 DaysSaturdayJan 4, 2020to Funchal6 seats left$29USD $1,179
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- Machico is the starting point and Funchal is the endpoint.
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Destinations
- Machico (Portugal)
- 5 km
- Porto da Cruz (Portugal)
- 5 km
- Santana (Portugal)
- 5 km
- Achada do Teixeira (Portugal)
- 2 km
- Pico Ruivo (Portugal)
- 5 km
- Curral das Freiras (Portugal)
- 7 km
- Funchal (Portugal)
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