Multi-adventure on Madeira Island

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 Madeira
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* Pestana Village Garden, with a swimming pool and beautiful gardens just 10 minutes from the city center. 

Day 2: Machico - Baia d'Abra - Prainha - Machico, 6 mi. (10 km) | Elevation: +250 / -250 meters (+820 / -820 ft)
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, D)

Activity: 4-hour walk

Day 3: Camacha - Santo da Serra - Porto da Cruz 15 mi. (8 km) | Elevation: +183 / -183 meters (+600 / -600 ft)
Transfer from Funchal to Camacha. Cycling on a scenic road, lined with eucalyptus and pine trees, you will go to the village of Santo da Serra. Explore the southeast coast of the island and its deep valleys where rural life is at its height. Riding a winding road, you will reach Porto da Cruz, a small seaside village on the north-east coast of the island. (B, Picnic, D)

Activity: Cycling

Day 4: Santana - Pico das Pedras - Ilha - Santana, 8 mi. (13 km) | Elevation: +100 / -500 meters (+328 / -1640 ft)
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, D)

Activity: 5-hour walk

Day 5: Pico Ruivo - Pico de Ariero, 5 mi. (8 km) | Elevation: +500 / -750 meters (+1640 / -2290 ft)
You will 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, D)

Activity: 5-hour walk

Day 6: Encumeada- Porto Moniz, 21 mi. (34 km) | Elevation: +149 / -1097 meters (+490 / -3600 ft)
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, Picnic, D)

Activity: Cycling

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, D)

Activities: canyoning and whale watching (optional)

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

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.

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

Day 2: Machico - Baia d'Abra - Prainha - Machico, 6 mi. (10 km) | Elevation: +250 / -250 meters (+820 / -820 ft)
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)

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel White Waters
Activity: +- 4 hour walk

Day 3: Camacha - Porto da Cruz - Santana, 15 mi. (30 km) | Elevation: +100 / -700 meters (+600 / -600 ft)
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)

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel O Colmo
Activity: +- 4 1/2 hour cycling

Day 4: Santana - Pico das Pedras - Ilha - Santana, 8 mi. (13 km) | Elevation: +100 / -500 meters (+328 / -1640 ft)
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)

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel O Colmo
Activity: 5-hour walk

Day 5: Pico Ruivo - Pico de Ariero - Jardim do Mar, 5 mi. (8 km) | Elevation: +500 / -750 meters (+1640/ -2290 ft)
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)

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel Tarmar
Activity: 5 1/2 hour walk

Day 6: Encumeada - Paúl da Serra - Porto Moniz - Jardim do Mar, 21 mi. (34 km) | Elevation: +150 / -1097 meters (+490 / -3600 ft)
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)

Sample accommodation: 3* Hotel Tarmar
Activity: Cycling

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)

Sample 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)