Itinerary
- Day 1
Funchal to Machico
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Landmarks Machico - Day 2
Ponta da São Lourenço to Porto da Cruz
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Hike to Ponta da São Lourenço (approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, 8km/5mi, +/-500m/1640ft)
Optional Activities
- Swim in the basaltic swimming pool in Porto da Cruz
Landmarks Ponta da São Lourenço Porto da Cruz - Day 3
Porto da Cruz
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Mimosas Levada hike from Canicçal to Marouços (approximately 3 to 4 hours, 11.7km/7.3mi, +50m/165ft, -210m/690ft)
- Mimosas Levada and northern coastal path to Boca do Risco and Portela (approximately 5.5 to 6 hours, 17.5km/10.9mi, +500m/1640ft, -565m/1854ft)
Landmarks Mimosas Levada Marouços Boca do Risco Portela - Day 4
Porto da Cruz to São Roque da Faial
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Levada do Furado hike from Porto da Cruz to Ribeiro Frio and Balcões viewpoint (approximately 6.5 hours, 17km/10.6mi, +790m/2592ft, -45m/148ft, or approximately 4 hours without first climb, 14km/8.7mi, +190m/623ft, -10m/33ft)
Optional Activities
- Taxi transfer to Portela to avoid 600m/1969ft of ascent (transfer not included, approximately €16 payable on site)
Landmarks Levada do Furado Portela Balcões Faja de Nogueiras Ribeiro Frio - Day 5
Pico de Ariero to Santana
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Hike from Pico de Ariero to Pico Ruivo to Achada de Texeira (approximately 4 to 4.5 hours, 8.2km/5.1mi, +550m/1805ft, -700m/2297ft)
- Alternative hike from Queimadas Park to Pico Ruivo to Achada de Texeira when Ariero-Achada de Texeira trail is closed (approximately 5 to 5.5 hours, 13km/8.1mi, +900m/2953ft, -300m/984ft)
Landmarks Pico de Ariero Pico Ruivo Achada de Texeira Santana Queimadas Park 
- Day 6
Santana to Encumeada
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Hike from Achada de Texeira to Encumeada across ridge line with Pico da Jorge (approximately 6 to 7 hours, 13.5km/8.9mi, +900m/2952ft, -1480m/4855ft)
- Levada do Norte round trip hike from Encumeada when Achada do Teixeira crossing is closed (approximately 3 to 4 hours, 4 to 10km/2.5 to 16mi, +/-250m/820ft)
Optional Activities
- Scenic taxi transfer from Santana to Encumeada along the great northern coast (transfer not included)
Landmarks Achada de Texeira Encumeada pass Pico da Jorge Ferreiro basalt wall Paul da Serra plateau Levada do Norte Folhadal - Day 7
Encumeada to Funchal
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Hike on historic Camino Real da Encumeada from Boca da Corrida to Curral das Freiras (approximately 4 to 4.5 hours, 11.9km/7.4mi, +200m/656ft, -800m/2625ft, or approximately 6 hours if climbing Pico Grande, adds 2.3km/1.4mi, +/-350m/1150ft)
- Levada do Norte hike from Ribeira Brava to Cabo Girão when main hike is closed (approximately 5 to 6 hours, 16km/10mi, +500m/1640ft, -100m/328ft)
Optional Activities
- Climb Pico Grande (adds approximately 2 hours, 2.3km/1.4mi, +/-350m/1150ft)
- Visit Cabo Girão viewpoint platform (€2 entry fee not included)
Landmarks Boca da Corrida Passo de Ares Pico do Serradinho Boca do Cerro Pico Grande Curral das Freiras Funchal Levada do Norte Ribeira Brava Câmara de Lobos Campanário Cabo Girão 
- Day 8
Funchal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Funchal
