Walking the Island of Madeira

Portugal’s hiking paradise: Explore wild coastal paths and mountain trails on the Pearl of the Atlantic
Volcanic, wild, diverse - Madeira is a heaven for walkers. Staying in four-star hotels throughout, we experience the most beautiful routes on this Portuguese island, from gentle strolls along flower-lined levadas (centuries-old waterways) and spectacular coastal footpaths to more demanding forays among the jagged ridges and peaks of the mountainous interior. There’s also time to relax by the sea in Machico village, see waves crash close to shore in Porto Moniz and discover the historic importance of Funchal, an old trade hub for sugar and wine.
- Walking

It’s More Extraordinary with Exodus
We believe that travel is more than just ticking off destinations from a list. It’s about immersing yourself in the heart of each place, going beyond the surface to truly discover a destination. With over 50 years of experience under our belts, our incredible adventures span all seven continents and allow you to delve deeper—exploring not just the iconic sights but also the hidden corners known only to the locals
...It’s More Extraordinary with Exodus
We believe that travel is more than just ticking off destinations from a list. It’s about immersing yourself in the heart of each place, going beyond the surface to truly discover a destination. With over 50 years of experience under our belts, our incredible adventures span all seven continents and allow you to delve deeper—exploring not just the iconic sights but also the hidden corners known only to the locals, where no other tours go.
It’s all about adventure
That is what Exodus was founded upon over 45 years ago, and what the company is still all about. Discovering countries, cultures, environments, cities, mountain ranges, deserts, coasts and jungles; exploring this amazing planet we all live on.
At Exodus, we know what makes you tick when it comes to holidays. It’s a desire shared by so many others. A yearning to visit new places and come home with a real sense of what they’re all about. This means delving into local traditions, cultures, cuisine, lifestyles – anything that contributes to its unique identity. At the same time, we always remember that we are only guests. So we travel courteously and respectfully, in smaller groups to minimise our impact, to ensure that every Exodus holiday is a beneficial experience for everyone involved.
This is a philosophy we take with us around the world, helping you reach some incredible destinations on 500 itineraries across over 90 separate countries. We also strive to provide as much flexibility and choice as we possibly can, making it simple for you to experience a very different holiday.
Exodus started life on 4 February 1974 when two friends got together to provide an overland truck to travel to the Minaret of Jam, deep in the heart of the Hindu Kush, the most inaccessible of the world’s great monuments.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Adventure starts in Machico | ||
2 | Walk to Ponta de São Lourenço, a rocky peninsula with ocean views for miles | ||
3 | Spectacular walk along the north coast path to the village of Porto da Cruz | ||
4 | To Queimadas • Walk along Levada do Caldeirão Verde to the remote village of Ilha | ||
5 | Hike through the mystical Fanal Forest | ||
6 | To Funchal • Free day to explore the city or join an optional whale-watching excursion | ||
7 | Summit Pico Arieiro for sunrise • To the top of Pico Ruivo | ||
8 | Adventure ends in Funchal |