Self Guided Walking Holidays Tours & Trips in Atlantic

Walk Madeira's network of levadas independently, following the 15-kilometer Levada do Norte through terraced banana and fruit plantations from Quinta Grande to Campanario. Trek the wild north coast path from Machico, a historic supply route carved into 550-meter cliffs, and continue 17 kilometers down through eucalyptus forests from Porto Moniz to Calheta's sandy beach. Detailed GPS routes guide you through short tunnels to hidden waterfalls at Ribeiro Bonito, across the Paul da Serra high plateau at 1,400 meters, and along coastal trails where agapanthus and callas bloom beside the Atlantic.

Trek the historic King's Path from Santana through mountain tunnels and laurel forests before heading down to the green valley, then follow the jungle-like Levada do Rei with its waterfalls and fern thickets. Hike the Levada do Caniçal to Boca do Risco pass, perched high above cliffs, then take ancient mule tracks down to Porto da Cruz's black sand beach and saltwater pool.

Navigate this self-guided trek using digital GPS and a navigation app across varied terrain, from the 8-km São Lourenço Peninsula trail to the 14-km Queimadas forest route. Daily luggage transfers between Machico, Santana, and Funchal mean you'll hike light while spending 4-5 hours daily on roughly 65 km total.

Walk independently along Tenerife's Atlantic coastline from Puerto de la Cruz, then move through volcanic highlands in Teide National Park's otherworldly lava fields. This self-guided 8-day trek covers the GR 131 trail from sea-level forests in the Orotava Valley to the moon-like Cañadas desert at El Portillo, descending through Vilaflor's pine woodlands to Aldea Blanca. Seven nights include stays at Hotel Rural Orotava and Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide, with complete GPS navigation and luggage transfers between hiking stages.

This 11-day self-guided walking adventure takes you through Tenerife's volcanic landscapes and La Gomera's lush laurel forests. Trek through Garajonay National Park's UNESCO-listed forests and hike the Roques de Garcia near Mount Teide, Spain's highest peak at 3,718m. Descend through the Barranco de Guarimiar ravines with their traditional agricultural terraces. Stay at Hotel Jardín Concha in Vallehermoso and Hotel Tamahuche in Valle Gran Rey while walking coastal trails that end at dramatic cliffs.

This self-guided walking trip takes you through three of the Azores' volcanic islands—Faial, Pico, and São Miguel—where you'll trek along dramatic landscapes formed by ancient eruptions. Walk the 2km rim of Faial's Caldeira crater, then head to Pico Island to explore UNESCO-listed vineyards in Madalena, where traditional stone walls protect the vines from Atlantic winds. A 4-hour hike around Sete Cidades brings you past twin crater lakes—Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde—each with different colored waters. You'll also check out Gruta das Torres, one of the longest lava tube caves in the Azores, walk coastal paths to the Capelinhos volcanic desert, and follow the Ribeira da Guilherme valley trail through Nordeste's green landscapes.

Walk 8 to 15 km routes across São Miguel Island through volcanic terrain and endemic Laurissilva forests. Trek around Furnas Lake's bubbling caldeiras, climb 1,105-meter Pico da Vara through the natural forest reserve, and circle Lagoa do Fogo's turquoise waters. Navigate Sete Cidades volcanic complex passing Lagoa Rasa, Caldeirão Grande, and the blue and green lakes you'll see from Vista do Rei viewpoint, then stop by Gorreana tea plantation, Europe's oldest tea factory since 1983.