Hiking Tour in Madeira: Mountains, Cliffs & Ocean Views

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced English-speaking hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day hiking tour Madeira (6 days of hiking)
    • Accommodation for 7 nights in 3-star hotels (double occupancy)
    • 7 breakfasts, 6 picnics, and 7 dinners
    • All transfers indicated in the itinerary
    • Hotel and hike taxes
    • Luggage transfers

  Add-ons (available to add at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy room

  Not included:

  • • Flights to Madeira
    • Drinks
    • Items of a personal nature
    • Tourist tax (€1 to €4 per night, per person)
    • Insurance — available to add at checkout
    • Guide and other gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This hiking tour in Madeira requires great fitness levels and previous hiking experience. You’ll hike for 5-7 hours per day for six consecutive days, covering 15-19 km (9.3-11.8 mi) per day with up to 820 m (2,690 ft) ascent and up to 1,600 m (5,249 ft) descent. 

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  Luggage

  • • Duffle bag or suitcase (transported between accommodations)
    • Small backpack (20-40L) for daily essentials and picnic

  Clothing and footwear

  • • Breathable, quick-drying underwear
    • T-shirts (short and long sleeve)
    • Fleece or sweater
    • Comfortable walking pants (no jeans)
    • Windbreaker & waterproof jacket
    • Hiking shoes/boots (good ankle support and grip)
    • Hat, cap, or scarf
    • Sunglasses
    • Warm fleece (for spring, fall, and winter)
    • Insulated coat (for spring, fall, and winter)

  Essential gear

  • • Water bottle (2L minimum)
    • Walking poles (highly recommended)
    • Headlamp (mandatory for tunnels)

  Other essentials

  • • Swimsuit
    • Water sandals (for rocky pools)
    • Toiletries and towel
    • Sunscreen
    • Toilet paper and tissues
    • Airtight box and cutlery
    • Waterproof bags (for gear and picnic)
    • First aid kit (blister care, disinfectant, pain relievers, antidiarrheal, tweezers, mosquito repellent, personal meds)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this hiking tour in Madeira, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 10:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
    • The latest date by which the tour will be confirmed is 60 days before departure.

  A hiking tour in Madeira can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors aged 15 to 18 may be permitted to join the hiking tour Madeira on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your hiking tour in Madeira is Madeira Airport (FNC). Once you arrive, you’ll meet your guide at the airport for an arranged transfer to your accommodation in Boaventura.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If canceled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If canceled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If canceled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.