Hiking in Madeira

6 days, Santana to Funchal

6 days

Santana to Funchal

From$8297HKD

was $9219

Valid on Nov 22 2025

Trip Code: EPHM

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Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Active

Hiking, trekking, biking, rafting, and kayaking adventures all over the world, made for outdoor types.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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6 days

Santana to Funchal

From$8297HKD

was $9219

Valid on Nov 22 2025

Trip Code: EPHM

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See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

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Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

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Trees planted for this trip: 6

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

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Ripple Score for this trip: 40

Places visited

Portugal

Itinerary

Day 1Santana

Arrive at any time. Tonight, meet your CEO and fellow travellers at the welcome meeting, then opt to head out for dinner with the group.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Santana

Explore Madeira's breathtaking north coast on a stunning 14km hike today. Said to provide some of the island's most spectacular vistas, today's hike is sure to take your breath away in more ways than one. Experience the island's diverse flora and fauna and vibrant greenery around each corner, before returning to Santana for a well deserved rest.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Santana/Funchal

Summit one of the island's tallest peaks, the Pico do Arieiro. At an altitude of 1,818m, it's the third highest in Madeira. The hike requires some scrambling with steep ascents, but stunning views of the island above the cloud line make every step worth it.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Funchal

Lace up your hiking boots once again and head out on the Larano Trail, this morning. Witness panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean alongside sheer cliffs dropping dramatically into the sea. Enjoy the fresh, salty air and green hills that are so characteristic of Madeira's mountainous terrain before heading back to Funchal for free time for dinner.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Funchal

Head out to the Paul da Serra levadas today. Essential to the island's irrigation system, the levadas were created to channel water from the rainy north to the dryer south, complete with walking paths used for this unique hiking opportunity. Move on to the Laurisilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting a subtropical rainforest, with a rich biodiversity. On your way back, stop at the dramatic Girão cliffs for another viewpoint, and if time and weather permits, take in the awe-inspiring views from the glass skywalk, adding a thrilling twist to your adventure.