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Hiking and Yoga in Madeira with Light Backpacks and Lodge Stays
Hiking in Madeira means walking along levadas and mountain trails with constant views of the ocean, waterfalls, and lush green valleys. Routes of varying difficulty are suitable for both beginners and experienced hikers, while the mild climate allows hiking year-round. It is a perfect combination of activity, wild nature, and deep mental reset. Madeira is a place where movement and stillness naturally complement each other. Mornings often begin with yoga on a terrace overlooking the ocean or among the mountains, when the air is fresh and the sound of waves sets the rhythm of breathing. After that, we head out on hikes along levadas and mountain paths — through laurel forests, past waterfalls, and clouds slowly drifting between the peaks. On this tour, the body works while the mind rests — every step and every asana becomes a way to feel both the island and yourself more deeply. This is an ideal journey for travelers seeking not only new routes, but also inner balance.
📆 Upcoming dates
23.03.2026 - 31.03.2026
📅 Schedule
Day 1: Meeting at Funchal Airport
Meeting at the airport at 16:00–17:00, transfer to another part of the island, hotel check-in, introductions, briefing, and dinner.
Day 2: Walk to Calhau das Achadas
Calhau das Achadas is a wild and almost untouched coastline in northern Madeira, where the island reveals its raw and rugged beauty.
Day 3: Porto Moniz – Ribeira da Janela – Fanal Forest – Levada of 25 Fontes
The lava pools of Porto Moniz, the rocky arch of Ribeira da Janela, the mysterious Fanal Forest, the Levada of 25 Fontes, Risco Waterfall, transfer to Santana, hotel check-in.
Day 4: Pico Ruivo
The highest peak of the island — Pico Ruivo (1862 m), and the open-air museum of Santana.
Day 5: Levada do Caldeirão Verde
A scenic route through laurel forests and tunnels.
Day 6: Seixal
Arco de São Jorge, the black sand beach of Seixal, São Vicente, Serra de Água, transfer to Funchal, hotel check-in.
Day 7: Funchal
The island’s capital — Funchal: botanical garden, traditional toboggan ride (optional), promenade, and city cable car.
Day 8: Pico do Areeiro, Ponta de São Lourenço
Madeira’s second-highest peak — Pico do Areeiro (1818 m), and the spectacular Ponta de São Lourenço peninsula.
Day 9: Program Closing
Departure home.
🎒 Equipment
Essential gear
- Suitcase, backpack, or travel bag for main belongings
- Small backpack (20–30 L) with rain cover. A backpack with a hip belt is recommended
- Umbrella (optional)
- Trekking poles (optional) — reduce strain on knees and back and help on ascents and descents
- Yoga mat
Important personal items
- Sit pad
- Thermos (optional)
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen (SPF 50 recommended)
- Sunglasses
- Headlamp — mandatory for walking through levadas
- Personal first aid kit (individual medication, bandages; knee supports optional)
- Lip balm
- Toiletries — soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush (bring only what you need for the hike)
- Beach towel
- Cash and documents stored in a waterproof bag
- Mobile phone and chargers
- Plastic bags to protect items from moisture
Clothing
- Light headwear — cap, buff, or sun hat
- Warm hat
- Light gloves (e.g., fleece)
- Light down jacket or warm jacket
- Membrane jacket or windbreaker
- Membrane pants (optional)
- Trekking pants
- Light dress for photos (optional)
- Light fleece
- Thick fleece
- Thermal underwear set (top and bottom)
- 2–3 T-shirts
- Light long-sleeve shirt (optional)
- Shorts
- Socks — 4–5 pairs
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Swimsuit
- Yoga clothing
Footwear
- Trekking boots or trekking shoes with good soles. Choose your footwear carefully — it is key to your comfort on the route
- Second pair of sneakers in case the first pair gets wet
- Sandals or Crocs for hotel and city walks
✅ Included
- Accommodation in hotels / guesthouses / villas
- Transfers along the route
- Entrance to the botanical garden and cable car
- Entrance to key attractions and natural locations on the route
- Breakfasts and lunches (snacks)
- Group first aid kit
- Team leader services
- Guided support and yoga sessions
❌ Not included
- Flights to and from Funchal
- Dinners in cafés
- Transfer or bus to the airport after the program
- Medical insurance
- Tips for the team leader
- Souvenirs and other personal expenses
📝 Notes
Program price
1230 €. Prepayment: 400 € to reserve a spot in the group. The remaining amount (830 €) is paid to the team leader on the first day of the program. The total amount of mandatory expenses not included in the price is approximately 200–300 € plus airfare. Dinner in cafés costs approximately 20–25 € per meal. In case of cancellation, the prepayment is non-refundable but can be used toward other tours of equal value. If a participant leaves the program early, no recalculation is made and the prepayment is not refunded.
Accommodation
Accommodation in charming small towns across the island as well as in Madeira’s capital, Funchal. Rooms for 2–3 people. Hot water, Wi-Fi, sometimes laundry facilities, and breakfast included.
Meals
Breakfasts at the hotel — included. Lunches (snacks taken with us on the route) — included. Dinners in cafés — not included.
Insurance
To participate in the program, you need insurance that covers mountain trekking in Portugal. All insurance recommendations will be sent after booking the tour.
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