Multi-adventure on Madeira Island

Premium 4* accommodation based in one hotel:

Day 1: Airport - Funchal
Day 2: Funchal - Baia d'Abra - Prainha - Funchal, 6 mi. (10 km)
Day 3: Camacha - Porto da Cruz - Funchal, 19 mi. (30km)
Day 4: Santana - Pico das Pedras - Ilha - Funchal, 8 mi. (13 km)
Day 5: Pico Ruivo - Pico de Ariero - Funchal, 5 mi. (8 km)
Day 6: Paúl da Serra - Porto Moniz - Funchal, 21 mi. (34 km)
Day 7: Funchal
Day 8: Funchal - Airport

Day 1: Arrival in Madiera
Arrive at Madeira airport and transfer to Funchal, the main town of Madeira located on the sunny southern coast of the island.

Accommodation for this night and all following nights: 4* Hotel Terrace Mar, with a swimming pool and restaurant overlooking the bay of Funchal. 

Day 2: Funchal - Baia d'Abra - Prainha - Funchal, 6 mi. (10 km)
You will be transferred to the São Lourenço Point. On this African-like strip of land, this hike explores the long thin peninsula at the eastern end of the island through a natural reserve covered in scrubby vegetation offering spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean and the magnificently colorful cliffs. (B)

Activity: 4-hour walk
Elevation: +250 / -250 meters (+820 / -820 ft)

Day 3: Camacha - Porto da Cruz - Funchal, 15 mi. (8 km)
Transfer from Funchal to Camacha. Today you will enjoy a mountain bike tour along the levadas (small irrigation canals) through an endemic laurel forest, along with pine and eucalyptus forest. You will then ride to the Portela pass offering spectacular views over the Penha d’Aguia mountain and the fishing village of Porto da Cruz. On the way, you can stop off in the small village of Camacha, well known for its traditional wicker factory. (B, L)

Activity: Cycling
Elevation: +183 / -183 meters (+600 / -600 ft)

Day 4: Santana - Pico das Pedras - Ilha - Funchal, 8 mi. (13 km)
Transfer to Santana on the North Coast. From the beautiful forest house of Queimadas, you will descend into the depths of the earth along the Caldeirão Verde levada carved out of the rock and winding its way through a primary forest inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage list. At the end of the path, you will discover an impressive waterfall running into a crystal-clear lake. (B)

Activity: 5-hour walk
Elevation: +100 / -500 meters (+328 / -1640 ft)

Day 5: Pico Ruivo - Pico de Ariero - Funchal, 5 mi. (8 km)
First, transfer to Pico do Arriero (40 min). You will then hike across the mountain ridge trails to the highest peaks of the island. The scenery is breathtaking with rocky peaks and deep gorges. If the weather cooperates, at Pico Ruivo, you will enjoy panoramic views over the island and the island of Porto Santo in the distance. (B)

Activity: 5-hour walk
Elevation: +500 / -750 meters (+1640 / -2640 ft)

Day 6: Paúl da Serra - Porto Moniz - Funchal, 21 mi. (34 km)
A transfer will take you to Paul da Serra plateau, via Encumeada Pass, and its timeless atmosphere at 1500 meters above sea level, where the moorland stretches as far as eyes can see. You will feast on magnificent views over the central ridge of the island and the north coast. After a series of ascents and descents, you will ride to the fishing village of Porto Moniz on the North coast, where you will enjoy natural swimming pools built in volcanic rock. (B, L)

Activity: Cycling
Elevation: +149 / -1097 meters (+490 / -3600 ft)

Day 7: Funchal
Transfer from Jardim do Mar to Funchal (45 min.) You will then have free time to visit Funchal. Highlights include the Farmer's Market, Monte Parish, and the botanical garden. Wine tasting is included. (B)

Activities: canyoning and whale watching (optional)

Day 8: Funchal Airport
Transfer to the airport (30 minutes) and return flight. (B)

Standard 3* accommodation in various hotels

Day 1: Airport - Machico
Day 2: Machico - Baia d'Abra - Prainha - Machico, 6 mi. (10 km)
Day 3: Camacha - Porto da Cruz - Santana, 15 mi. (30 mi.)
Day 4: Santana - Pico das Pedras - Ilha - Santana, 8 mi. (13 km)
Day 5: Pico Ruivo - Pico de Ariero - Jardim do Mar, 5 mi. (8 km)
Day 6: Paúl da Serra - Porto Moniz - Jardim do Mar, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: Jardim do Mar - Funchal
Day 8:  Funchal - airport

Day 1:  Airport - Machico
Arrive at Madeira airport and transfer to the seaside village of Machico on the southwest coast of the island.

Accommodation: 3* Hotel White Waters, located close to the beach.

Day 2: Machico - Baia d'Abra - Prainha - Machico, 6 mi. (10 km)
A morning transfer to São Lourenço Point. On this African-like strip of land, this hike explores the long thin peninsula at the eastern end of the island through a natural reserve covered in scrubby vegetation offering spectacular views over the Atlantic Ocean and the magnificently colorful cliffs. (B, D)

Accommodation: 3* Hotel White Waters
Activity: +- 4 hour walk
Elevation: +250 / -250 meters (+820 / -820 ft)

Day 3: Camacha - Porto da Cruz - Santana, 15 mi. (30 km)
Transfer from Machico to Camacha. Mountain bike tour along the levadas (small irrigation canals) through an endemic laurel forest, along with a pine and eucalyptus forest; then you will ride to the Portela pass offering spectacular views over the Penha d’Aguia mountain and the fishing village of Porto da Cruz. On the way, stop off in the small village of Camacha, well known for its traditional wicker factory. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: 3* Hotel O Colmo
Activity: +- 4 1/2 hour cycling
Elevation: +100 / -700 meters (+600 / -600 ft)

Day 4: Santana - Pico das Pedras - Ilha - Santana, 8 mi. (13 km)
From the beautiful forest house of Queimadas, you will penetrate into the bowels of the earth along the Caldeirão Verde levada carved out of the rock and winding its way through the primary forest inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage list. At the end of the path, you will discover an impressive waterfall running into a crystal-clear lake. (B, D)

Accommodation: 3* Hotel O Colmo
Activity: 5-hour walk
Elevation: +100 / -500 meters (+328 / -2297 ft)

Day 5: Pico Ruivo - Pico de Ariero - Jardim do Mar, 5 mi. (8 km)
Hike across the mountain ridge trails to the highest peaks of the island. In breathtaking scenery with rocky peaks and deep gorges, you will enjoy – weather permitting at Pico Ruivo – panoramic views over the island and the island of Porto Santo in the distance. You will have a transfer (one hour) to the lovely village of Jardim do Mar on the sunny south coast. (B, D)

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Jardim Do Mar
Activity: 5 1/2 hour walk 
Elevation: +500 / -750 meters (+1640/ -2461 ft)

Day 6: Paúl da Serra - Porto Moniz - Jardim do Mar, 21 mi. (34 km)
A transfer will transport you to the Paul da Serra plateau, via the Encumeada pass, and its timeless atmosphere at 1500 meters above sea level where the moorland stretches as far as eyes can see. Magnificent views over the central ridge of the island and the north coast. After the first part made of ascents and descents, you will ride to the fishing village of Porto Moniz on the north coast, where you can enjoy a natural swimming pool built in volcanic rock. (B, L, D)

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Jardim Do Mar
Activity: Cycling
Elevation: +260 / -1820 meters (+853 / -5971 ft)

Day 7: Jardim do Mar - Funchal
Transfer from Jardim do Mar to Funchal (45 min.) You will then have free time to visit Funchal. Highlights include the Farmer's Market, Monte Parish, and the botanical garden. Wine tasting is included. (B)

Accommodation: 3* Hotel Orquidea
Optional activities: Canyoning and whale watching

Day 8: Funchal
Last day of the tour. A 30-minute airport transfer is included. (B)

Accommodations

This tour offers two levels of accommodations. The 4-star option is the Hotel Terrace Mar. Boasting wonderful views of Funchal and the Atlantic Ocean, just 3 km from the city center, this 4-star hotel features indoor and outdoor pools and a luxurious spa. Please note that transfers to the walk are on average about one hour. The 3-star option features various hotels and inns. For example, your first two nights will be spent at the White Waters, a modern family-run hotel in Machico’s Main Square, just 650 feet from the beach. For those who only want to unpack once and be accommodated outside the city center of Funchal, the 4-star option is the right choice. For those who like to move every couple of nights, the 3-star option suits you better.

Bicycles

Mountain Bike with front suspension

Bicicleta Cross Country Zazkar

• Alloy frame
• SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed
• X-Fusion Metric rear shock features rebound adjustment and lockout
• Fabric Scoop Shallow saddle
• Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
• Specialized dirt pedals
• Maxxis Rekon tyres

Electric bike with front suspension

KTM Macina

• Alloy frame
• Shimano 9 speed
• Shimano Piston brakes
• KTM Line Sport saddle
• MTB pedals (flat)
• 500Wh battery
• Bosch Active Plus 250 W engine
• 29-inch wheels
• Schwalbe tires
• 22.5 kg

Electric bike with full suspension

Cannondale

• Unisex aluminum frame
• Shimano Deore 12-peed
• TRP Slate piston hydraulic brakes
• Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport saddle
• Bosch Performance Line CX, 250W engine
• MTB pedals (flat)
• Bosch 625 Wh battery
• 29-inch wheels