Discovery Walk of Portugal's Madeira 'The Flower Island' 8D7N, Self-Guided

From $2,449.10 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Explore one of Europe’s most breathtaking island regions on this incredible 8-day walking adventure. Unearth Madeira Island on foot as you traverse levadas, forests and coastal vistas for an ultimate hiker’s paradise.

You begin your journey with an overnight in Santana located on the north coast of the island. Your walking adventure is a combination of easy levada walks, forest adventures, coastal routes and steep mountain treks. From lush UNESO listed Laurissilva forests and consistent cloud inversion, you’ll be captivated at every step. During this 8-day voyage you’ll summit the spectacular viewpoint of Boca do Risco, traverse the iconic Caldeiro Verde, hike the two highest volcanic peaks of the island (Pico Ariero and Pico Ruivo) and explore off beaten tracks to the most isolated farming areas at Faja. Along the way ...

Trip Highlights

  • Refresh with dips at the famed natural pools of Porto Moniz
  • Marvel at an array of endemic species of flora and fauna the region is known for
  • Traverse diverse landscapes from levadas, forest, coastal routes and mountain treks with spectacular panoramic views
  • Summit the highest volcanic peaks of the island
  • Embark on a full day adventure exploring the city of Funchal at your own leisure
  • Unearth the lush UNESCO listed Laurissilva forests and hike off beaten tracks to the most isolated farming areas

What's Included

  • 7 nights’ accommodation (4 star) on a twin share basis
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches, 6 dinners
  • Return airport transfers
  • Transfers from Santana to Machico & Porto da Cruz return
  • Transfers Santana to Achada de Texeira & Pico Ariero to Porto Moniz
  • Transfer Porto Moniz to Achada da Cruz
  • Transfer Porto Moniz to Rabaçal & Garagem to Funchal
  • A roadbook detailed with vouchers and maps

Itinerary

DAY 1 ARRIVE IN MADEIRA & TRANSFER TO SANTANA
Quinta do Fura, Santana
None
DAY 2 SUMMIT BOCA DA RISCO FOR PANORAMIC VIEWS
Quinta do Fura, Santana
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 TRAVERSE A GREEN CAULDRON
Quinta do Fura, Santana
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 HIKE THE TWO HIGHEST VOLCANIC PEAKS OF THE ISLAND
Aqua Natura Madeira, Porto Moniz
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 HIKE AN OFF BEATEN TRACK TO THE MOST ISOLATED FARMING AREAS
Aqua Natura Madeira, Porto Moniz
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 HIKE AN ENCHANTING FOREST, A UNESCO HERITAGE SITE
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, Funchal
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 EXPLORE FUNCHAL AT YOUR OWN LEISURE
Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, Funchal
Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 FAREWELL MADEIRA
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

Daily departure on request. Please contact us for group bookings. Peak/festival season surcharge applies.

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How To Get There

- The departure and finish point is Funchal

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Funchal. The nearest major airport is Madeira Airport which has international and domestic flights and is 18 km from the center of Madeira

Weather & Climate

The subtropical Mediterranean climate in Funchal and Madeira is predominantly determined by the Atlantic Ocean. As a result, there are not many weather extremes on the island. During the month of March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).

Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A single supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 90 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 90 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 90 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 90 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.

For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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