15-day Trekking

The programme at a glance

Fifteen days, eight walking days, six rest days. The longer trekking variant covers all eight of the island's highlight tours — from the east cape across the levadas to the central mountains. More time to immerse yourself, more days to recover.

Day by Day

• Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your hotel
• Day 2:
  Santana – São Jorge

  Visit the impressive church of São Jorge. Your hike will take you down the coastal path to Calhau and up to Santana on the other side. Spectacular views of the coast and the sea accompany you.

• Day 3:
  Caldeirão Verde

  One of Madeira's most spectacular levada hikes — through canyons to the hidden Green Cauldron.

• Day 4:
  Machico – Porto da Cruz (Larano)

  On the old wine transport road, you go uphill and downhill from Porto da Cruz to Machico. Enjoy the wonderful view of the northeast coast. Mimosa and eucalyptus trees line the path.

• Day 5: Free day
• Day 6:
  Ponta de São Lourenço + Pico do Facho

  Stark volcanic landscape on the east cape with bizarre rock formations, optionally extended via Pico do Facho.

• Day 7:
  Santo da Serra – Camacha

  Levada walk through terraced fields and dense laurel forest — with passionfruit along the way.

• Day 8:
  Camacha – Monte

  From the pilgrimage town of Monte along the Levada dos Tornos with sweeping views over Funchal.

• Day 9: Free day
• Day 10:
  Ribeira Brava – Cabo Girão

  Along the Levada do Norte we go from Ribeira Brava towards Cabo Girão. The hike offers beautiful, wide views of the island and the sea. At the end, enjoy the view from one of the highest cliffs in the world.

• Day 11:
  Pico das Pedras – Achada do Teixeira

  You walk from Pico das Pedras along the levada through laurel forest. We continue uphill to Pico Ruivo. On the way to Pico Ruivo through Madeira’s fantastic mountains, you will have fantastic views of the island and the sea. We call it the “Belly-Legs-Buttocks Way”. You’ll understand why.

• Day 12: Free day
• Day 13: Free day
• Day 14: Free day
• Day 15: Transfer back to the airport for your departure

What's Included

• Hotel changes and luggage transport from hotel to hotel — you walk with just a daypack
• Daily transfers to the trailhead and from the trail's end to the next hotel
• Individual walking at your own pace — no group, no pressure
• Detailed route descriptions for each walking day