Madeira walking holiday at your own pace
Madeira Experience. Seven days and six nights with a group of 12 people: the west of the island by jeep, two days with a guide and free days. Everyone chooses their own pace.
Airport pick-upThree paces to choose fromFarewell dinner
from€990per person, booking 6 months ahead
In short. Madeira Experience is a 7-day, 6-night group tour of Madeira for groups of 12 people: airport transfers, hotel, a full day by jeep in the west of the island, two days with a guide, a photographer with the group and two dinners. Everyone chooses their pace, from 2 to 9 km on foot a day, and adds the experiences they want to the free days. It costs from €990 per person when you book 6 months ahead, and €1290 up to departure. Flights are quoted separately.
- and 6 nights in the same hotel
- 7 days
- people in each group
- 12
- per person, booking 6 months ahead
- €990
Build your week
The same trip for everyone, with the pace and experiences that suit you. The week and the total change with every choice.
What pace do you want on the guided days?
How old are you?
How long do you walk without stopping?
Add what you like to the free days
Optional. Choose several or none. If they do not fit in one day, we sort out the times in the proposal.
Day 5
Day 6
Ratings and reviews come from the platforms where each experience is sold. If the whole group chooses the sea, the boat becomes yours alone: a private yacht for the 12 of you.
How do you want to sleep?
Guides to these experiences: Whale and dolphin watching, Pico do Arieiro, Monte and the toboggan ride, Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, Canyoning for beginners.
Three paces, for all ages
The week and the group are the same. What changes is how much each person walks on the days with the guide. You choose, whatever your age.
Good to know before you choose
- The jeep on day 2 includes an off-road descent: if you have back or heart problems or are pregnant, you do the same route by minibus, at no extra cost.
- Canyoning takes people aged 11 to 70, the Pico do Areeiro sunrise goes up to age 80 and Pico Ruivo needs very good fitness.
- The trip is not set up for wheelchairs. If you have reduced mobility, talk to us before booking.
Savour
See it all without tiring. About 2 km a day.
Viewpoints by car and short strolls with the guide, almost always flat. For those who prefer views to climbs.
Stride
Walk without suffering. About 6 km a day.
Almost flat levadas at the pace of the group, with stops. For those who like easy walks.
Summit
Sweat and reach the top. About 9 km a day.
The long version of each route, with climbs. For those who want a challenge and can still add Pico Ruivo or canyoning.
The itinerary, day by day
Day 2 is the same for everyone. On the days with the guide you do the version of your pace, and the free days are yours.
Day 1: Arrival in Funchal
Pick-up at the airport and check-in at the hotel. In the evening, the first dinner with the group.
Day 2: The west of the island by open-top jeep
Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz and the Fanal forest, on a full day leaving central Funchal at 9:00. You stay seated, with stops of 20 to 75 minutes, and it is the same for everyone.
Day 3: The centre of the island with the guide
The central mountains, in the version of your pace: about 2, 6 or 9 km on foot.
Day 4: The east of the island with the guide
The east coast and the north, again in the version of your pace: about 2, 6 or 9 km on foot.
Day 5: Free day
No programme. The right day for the sea, a sunrise or taking Funchal slowly.
Day 6: Free day and farewell dinner
One more day your way. In the evening, the farewell dinner, where the memories of the week are handed out.
Day 7: Departure
A free morning, depending on your flight time, and the transfer to the airport.
If a route closes or the weather turns, we swap the order of the days or the hike. The exact route of the days with the guide comes with your proposal, before you pay.
What is included
Everything on this list is in the price. We quote the flight separately, from your city, for the dates of the group.
Not included
- The return flight, which we quote for the dates of the group.
- Funchal tourist tax, paid at the hotel: €12 for the 6 nights, at the current €2 a night.
- Lunches and other dinners.
- The optional experiences on the free days and the single room.
- Airport transfer
- On arrival and departure, with the group.
- 6 nights in a hotel in Funchal
- The same hotel all week, with breakfast and no packing and unpacking.
- Full day by jeep in the west
- With a local guide and pick-up in central Funchal, including entry to Cabo Girão and the Porto Moniz pools.
- 2 days with a guide
- In the centre and east of the island, in the version of the pace you choose, with the route fees.
- Group photographer
- Professional photos of the week and an album made for the group.
- 2 dinners
- The first on arrival and the farewell dinner on day 6, at a chosen restaurant.
- Travel assistance insurance
- The cover comes with the proposal, before you pay.
The earlier you book, the less you pay
Price per person for the 7 days and 6 nights, without flights. Book early and you also get an extra.
| Booking 6 months ahead | €990 | Plus a surprise experience |
|---|---|---|
| Booking 4 months ahead | €1,140 | Plus extra photos |
| Booking 3 months ahead | €1,190 | Plus a special gift |
| Up to departure | €1,290 | No extra |
The dates of each group, the hotel and the payment terms come with the proposal, before you pay.
Book a place on WhatsAppChoose your group
Twelve people per group, each with its own pace. Tell us which one you prefer and the month, and we will hold your place.
Mixed group
Men and women, for those who like lively days and meeting new people.
I want this groupWomen’s group
Women only. Come with friends or on your own and find your group here.
I want this groupMen’s group
Hikes, challenges along the way and good food at the end of the day.
I want this groupMake new friends
Come on your own and leave with friends for life. We bring together people looking for the same thing.
I want this group
Already a group of friends? Ask for the private group price.
How to book
All on WhatsApp, with a consultant. You only pay after seeing the proposal.
- Build your week
- Choose your pace and experiences and send us the week on WhatsApp, with the group and the month.
- Get the proposal
- With the dates of the group, the hotel, what is included and the terms, plus the standard information form for package travel.
- Add the flight, if you like
- We quote the flight from your city for the same dates.
- Book your place
- The place is yours once you accept the proposal and make the payment shown.
Frequently asked questions
Is the flight included?
No. The price is per person for the 7 days and 6 nights on the island. We quote the flight separately, from your city, for the dates of the group.
Is Madeira good for older people?
Yes, and this trip has no upper age limit, because everyone chooses their pace. Day 2 is done seated, by jeep, and on the Savour pace you walk about 2 km a day on the days with the guide. Only some optional experiences have limits: canyoning is for ages 11 to 70 and the sunrise goes up to age 80.
Do I need to be fit?
No. It depends on the pace: about 2 km a day on Savour, 6 km on Stride and 9 km on Summit, on the two days with the guide. The rest of the week does not require walking.
Are there easy walks?
Yes. The Stride pace follows almost flat levadas, the easiest walks on the island, and Savour keeps to short strolls and viewpoints.
What if the person coming with me wants a different pace?
Everyone chooses their own. The group only splits on the two days with the guide and comes together again at the end of the day.
Can I go on my own?
Yes. The groups are designed for people travelling alone or with friends: there is a mixed group, a women’s group, a men’s group and a group for making friends.
How many people are in each group?
Twelve. It is a small group, where the guide and the photographer look after everyone. The trip is confirmed with 8 people; if that number is not reached, we let you know up to 20 days before departure and refund everything you paid.
Is it suitable for people with reduced mobility?
Only in part. The trip is not set up for wheelchairs: the jeep, the routes and the yacht are not accessible. Talk to us before booking and we will tell you what is possible, such as the dolphin catamaran, which takes wheelchairs.
How does the early booking price work?
The earlier you book, the less you pay: €990 booking 6 months ahead, €1140 at 4 months, €1190 at 3 months and €1290 up to departure, per person. Booking early also gets you an extra.
What if it rains or a route closes?
We swap the order of the days or the route. In Madeira the weather changes quickly, especially in the mountains, and routes can close after IFCN warnings.
Who organises the trip?
GoTraveltastic, a travel agency registered under RNAVT no. 3301. The company details are at the bottom of every page, and before you pay you receive the proposal with the package travel information form.
Is there a price for private groups?
Yes. If you are already a group of friends, ask us for the private group price on WhatsApp.
Save your place in the next group.
Tell us the group and the month. We reply with the dates, the hotel and the proposal, with no commitment.