Multi-adventure on Madeira Island
Portugal Hiking + Walking Tours
Hiking, biking, & other adventures on Madeira Island
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- Length8 days
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Overview
Seven hundred kilometers off the coast of Morocco lies one of Europe's prime adventure destinations, Madeira. An island of volcanic origin with a rough and bountiful nature, this is the perfect location for adventure.
The mountain barrier splitting the island in two gives Madeira its extraordinary variety of landscapes and its lush vegetation has earned it the nickname “floating garden of the Atlantic”.
Whether you are hiking, mountain biking, or scuba diving enthusiast, Madeira offers a wide range of opportunities. This tour offers optional extras such as whale watching and canyoning!
Highlights
- Alternating between different hiking and biking tours in order to discover the multifaceted island
- Panoramic views over the island
- Options for canyoning and whale watching at the end of the tour.
Itinerary
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 - AirportDay 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 - airportDay 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 watchingDay 8: Funchal
Last day of the tour. A 30-minute airport transfer is included. (B)Map
Hotels & Bikes
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
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights in a 4 hotel in Funchal or various 3 hotels throughout your tour
- 7 breakfasts
- 2 picnic lunches on two cycling days
- 5 dinners from Day 2 to 6 (3* hotel only)
- 4 moderate walks with a detailed guidebook & a map (not guided, can be included for a supplement. See pricing)
- 2 days bike rental (front suspension electric bike)
- 2 days of cycling with a professional cycling guide
- All the transfers from Day 1 to Day 8
- Luggage transfers when required
- 24-hour on-site assistance
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Lunches
- Dinner not mentioned (allow €18 per meal)
- Drinks
- Walking guide (can be included for a supplement. See pricing.)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2023
Arrivals possible daily.
* This tour, due to its location, can be participated in all year round as the climate is very mild. Do note that the sunniest period is from May to October.
* No departures from Dec 25-31.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
4-star accommodation
Season 1: February 2 up to and including April 23; June 1 up to and including June 30; October 1 up to and including October 31, 2023
Season 2: April 24 up to and including May 2, 2023
Season 3: May 3 up to and including May 31, July 1 up to and including July 31; September 1 up to and including September 30, 2023
Season 4: August 1 up to and including August 31, 2023
Number of people 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Season 1 Twin/double $ 2040 £ 1085 $ 1,815 € 1235 ₪ 5047 ¥ 188115 NZ$ 2223 NOK 14894 kr 14643 $ 1,349 $ 1908 £ 1015 $ 1,697 € 1155 ₪ 4720 ¥ 175929 NZ$ 2079 NOK 13929 kr 13695 $ 1,262 $ 1875 £ 997 $ 1,668 € 1135 ₪ 4638 ¥ 172883 NZ$ 2043 NOK 13688 kr 13458 $ 1,240 $ 1842 £ 980 $ 1,638 € 1115 ₪ 4556 ¥ 169836 NZ$ 2007 NOK 13446 kr 13220 $ 1,218 $ 1809 £ 962 $ 1,609 € 1095 ₪ 4475 ¥ 166790 NZ$ 1971 NOK 13205 kr 12983 $ 1,196 $ 1793 £ 954 $ 1,594 € 1085 ₪ 4434 ¥ 165267 NZ$ 1953 NOK 13085 kr 12865 $ 1,185 $ 1776 £ 945 $ 1,580 € 1075 ₪ 4393 ¥ 163744 NZ$ 1935 NOK 12964 kr 12746 $ 1,174 Single supplement $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 Season 2 Twin/double $ 2420 £ 1287 $ 2,153 € 1465 ₪ 5986 ¥ 223148 NZ$ 2637 NOK 17667 kr 17370 $ 1,601 $ 2288 £ 1217 $ 2,035 € 1385 ₪ 5660 ¥ 210963 NZ$ 2493 NOK 16703 kr 16422 $ 1,513 $ 2255 £ 1200 $ 2,006 € 1365 ₪ 5578 ¥ 207916 NZ$ 2457 NOK 16461 kr 16185 $ 1,491 $ 2222 £ 1182 $ 1,976 € 1345 ₪ 5496 ¥ 204870 NZ$ 2421 NOK 16220 kr 15947 $ 1,469 $ 2189 £ 1164 $ 1,947 € 1325 ₪ 5414 ¥ 201824 NZ$ 2385 NOK 15979 kr 15710 $ 1,448 $ 2173 £ 1156 $ 1,932 € 1315 ₪ 5374 ¥ 200300 NZ$ 2367 NOK 15858 kr 15592 $ 1,437 $ 2156 £ 1147 $ 1,918 € 1305 ₪ 5333 ¥ 198777 NZ$ 2349 NOK 15738 kr 15473 $ 1,426 Single supplement $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 Season 3 Twin/double $ 2090 £ 1112 $ 1,859 € 1265 ₪ 5169 ¥ 192684 NZ$ 2277 NOK 15255 kr 14999 $ 1,382 $ 1958 £ 1041 $ 1,741 € 1185 ₪ 4842 ¥ 180499 NZ$ 2133 NOK 14291 kr 14050 $ 1,295 $ 1925 £ 1024 $ 1,712 € 1165 ₪ 4761 ¥ 177452 NZ$ 2097 NOK 14049 kr 13813 $ 1,273 $ 1892 £ 1006 $ 1,682 € 1145 ₪ 4679 ¥ 174406 NZ$ 2061 NOK 13808 kr 13576 $ 1,251 $ 1859 £ 989 $ 1,653 € 1125 ₪ 4597 ¥ 171360 NZ$ 2025 NOK 13567 kr 13339 $ 1,229 $ 1842 £ 980 $ 1,638 € 1115 ₪ 4556 ¥ 169836 NZ$ 2007 NOK 13446 kr 13220 $ 1,218 $ 1826 £ 971 $ 1,624 € 1105 ₪ 4515 ¥ 168313 NZ$ 1989 NOK 13326 kr 13102 $ 1,207 Single supplement $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 Season 4 Twin/double $ 2239 £ 1191 $ 1,991 € 1355 ₪ 5537 ¥ 206393 NZ$ 2439 NOK 16341 kr 16066 $ 1,480 $ 2106 £ 1120 $ 1,873 € 1275 ₪ 5210 ¥ 194208 NZ$ 2295 NOK 15376 kr 15117 $ 1,393 $ 2073 £ 1103 $ 1,844 € 1255 ₪ 5128 ¥ 191161 NZ$ 2259 NOK 15135 kr 14880 $ 1,371 $ 1875 £ 997 $ 1,668 € 1135 ₪ 4638 ¥ 172883 NZ$ 2043 NOK 13688 kr 13458 $ 1,240 $ 2007 £ 1068 $ 1,785 € 1215 ₪ 4965 ¥ 185068 NZ$ 2187 NOK 14652 kr 14406 $ 1,327 $ 1991 £ 1059 $ 1,771 € 1205 ₪ 4924 ¥ 183545 NZ$ 2169 NOK 14532 kr 14287 $ 1,317 $ 1974 £ 1050 $ 1,756 € 1195 ₪ 4883 ¥ 182022 NZ$ 2151 NOK 14411 kr 14169 $ 1,306 Single supplement $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 $ 397 £ 211 $ 353 € 240 ₪ 981 ¥ 36557 NZ$ 432 NOK 2894 kr 2846 $ 262 3-star accommodations
Number of people 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Twin/double $ 1869 £ 994 $ 1,662 € 1131 ₪ 4622 ¥ 172274 NZ$ 2035 NOK 13639 kr 13410 $ 1,236 $ 1726 £ 918 $ 1,535 € 1045 ₪ 4270 ¥ 159174 NZ$ 1881 NOK 12602 kr 12390 $ 1,142 $ 1642 £ 874 $ 1,461 € 994 ₪ 4062 ¥ 151406 NZ$ 1789 NOK 11987 kr 11786 $ 1,086 $ 1616 £ 859 $ 1,437 € 978 ₪ 3996 ¥ 148969 NZ$ 1760 NOK 11794 kr 11596 $ 1,069 $ 1603 £ 852 $ 1,425 € 970 ₪ 3964 ¥ 147750 NZ$ 1746 NOK 11698 kr 11501 $ 1,060 $ 1583 £ 842 $ 1,408 € 958 ₪ 3915 ¥ 145922 NZ$ 1724 NOK 11553 kr 11359 $ 1,047 $ 1573 £ 837 $ 1,399 € 952 ₪ 3890 ¥ 145008 NZ$ 1713 NOK 11481 kr 11288 $ 1,040 Single supplement $ 273 £ 145 $ 242 € 165 ₪ 674 ¥ 25133 NZ$ 297 NOK 1990 kr 1956 $ 180 $ 273 £ 145 $ 242 € 165 ₪ 674 ¥ 25133 NZ$ 297 NOK 1990 kr 1956 $ 180 $ 273 £ 145 $ 242 € 165 ₪ 674 ¥ 25133 NZ$ 297 NOK 1990 kr 1956 $ 180 $ 273 £ 145 $ 242 € 165 ₪ 674 ¥ 25133 NZ$ 297 NOK 1990 kr 1956 $ 180 $ 273 £ 145 $ 242 € 165 ₪ 674 ¥ 25133 NZ$ 297 NOK 1990 kr 1956 $ 180 $ 273 £ 145 $ 242 € 165 ₪ 674 ¥ 25133 NZ$ 297 NOK 1990 kr 1956 $ 180 $ 273 £ 145 $ 242 € 165 ₪ 674 ¥ 25133 NZ$ 297 NOK 1990 kr 1956 $ 180 Season supplement, April 24 to May 20, 2022: $ 99 £ 53 $ 88 € 60 ₪ 245 ¥ 9139 NZ$ 108 NOK 724 kr 711 $ 66
Extra Options
Bike rental options:
Full suspension Cannondale E-bike (two-day rental): $ 36 £ 19 $ 32 € 22 ₪ 90 ¥ 3351 NZ$ 40 NOK 265 kr 261 $ 24 Front suspension Bicicleta cross-country mountain bike (two-day rental): $ 18 £ 10 $ 16 € 11 ₪ 45 ¥ 1676 NZ$ 20 NOK 133 kr 130 $ 12
Extra day KTM electric (front suspension) bike rental, per day: $ 64 £ 34 $ 57 € 39 ₪ 159 ¥ 5940 NZ$ 70 NOK 470 kr 462 $ 43 Extra day Cannondale (full suspension) electric bike rental: $ 119 £ 63 $ 106 € 72 ₪ 294 ¥ 10967 NZ$ 130 NOK 868 kr 854 $ 79 Extra day Bicicelta (front suspension) cross-country mountain bike rental, per day: $ 55 £ 29 $ 48 € 33 ₪ 135 ¥ 5027 NZ$ 59 NOK 398 kr 391 $ 36Guide for walking itinerary
Per day, per group: $ 279 £ 149 $ 248 € 169 ₪ 691 ¥ 25742 NZ$ 304 NOK 2038 kr 2004 $ 185 There are a total of three guided walking routes
Lunches
Per day, per person: on request
Additional fees for late transfers:
Day 1
4-seat taxi: $ 50 £ 26 $ 44 € 30 ₪ 123 ¥ 4570 NZ$ 54 NOK 362 kr 356 $ 33 8-seat taxi: $ 58 £ 31 $ 51 € 35 ₪ 143 ¥ 5331 NZ$ 63 NOK 422 kr 415 $ 38
Day 8
4-seat taxi: $ 50 £ 26 $ 44 € 30 ₪ 123 ¥ 4570 NZ$ 54 NOK 362 kr 356 $ 33 8-seat taxi: $ 58 £ 31 $ 51 € 35 ₪ 143 ¥ 5331 NZ$ 63 NOK 422 kr 415 $ 38
Optional extras:
Cetacean (dolphins, sea turtles) and whale watching tour in Funchal (2.30 hours): $ 91 £ 48 $ 81 € 55 ₪ 225 ¥ 8378 NZ$ 99 NOK 663 kr 652 $ 60 Canyoning tour, including equipment & professional guide: $ 107 £ 57 $ 96 € 65 ₪ 266 ¥ 9901 NZ$ 117 NOK 784 kr 771 $ 71
Larger groups beyond 8 people will need to be costed. Please ask us for a quote.
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
We are giving this tour an overall rating of moderate. The terrain for the bike tours consists of single tracks, narrow paths, and small roads. Some difficult paths (although occasional) may be bypassed or walked around. You find distances for the cycling below as well as elevations details for the walks.
Airport Info
Fly to Madeira Airport also known as Cristiano Ronaldo Madeira International Airport or Funchal Airport (FNC)
Local Travel
Upon arrival to the Funchal Airport, you will be transferred to your first hotel. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to the airport.
Climate
The climate is mild all year long in Madeira! The sunniest period is from May to October.
Remarks
Most international flights will include a transfer in Lisbon. If you would like to make a stopover there, and need suggestions and arrangements, let us know. We can help.
Important to know
Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, and blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Optional activities
• Cetacean (dolphins, sea turtles) and whale watching tour in Funchal
A marine biologist crew will take you to the best spots off the Madeira coast where the cetaceans live. (Duration 2:30 hours). See pricing.
• Canyoning tour
Transfer to Funchal ecological park where you will go canyoning in the morning (easy level) (duration: 3 hours). See pricing.Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Tour Operator
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