Hi, we are Kiki, Figo and Joao. For all of you who are in the mood for 08/15 tourism and like to stroll around the capital a bit and lay on the beach.... !!!!!PLEASE DO NOT READ ON!!!! Madeira is an absolute paradise that we know inside and out- we thought. And then we met João, a good friend who has been living in Madeira for over 30 years now. This week should be an unforgettable vacation for all of us. We will walk the trails with an experienced and qualified guide. We will walk alternative paths, off the beaten track and the tours from the guidebook! These paths are hardly known to the general public. On Madeira you will find hiking trails steeped in history and old levadas (irrigation canals) that lead through the primeval forest of Madeira. You will find possible tours at the bottom of the Stops... We have set out to take hiking in Madeira to a new level and take you to unreal, sometimes really rarely seen places in the interior of Madeira Island. All you need is a strong spirit of adventure and you should simply be up for discovering Madeira in a way that hardly anyone else can. One waterfall took us 6 months to discover in an area known for waterfalls "off the beaten path". Joao as a guide is very experienced and knows all the trails very well. Of course we check the weather forecast in the morning and keep an eye on the weather. Everything can, nothing must. If you would like to get out for a day, that is no problem at all. About the accommodation: Our accommodation will be the huge 400sqm villa with 5000sqm garden of Homeoffice Madeira. We have 7 rooms here and everyone has his own bed. About the price: Such an adventure tour has been requested mainly from the USA and otherwise costs around 3000 €. We wanted to make such a tour feasible for everyone and want a cool group of adventurers. Guided hiking weeks on Madeira otherwise cost at least double, not to mention "off the beaten path" tours. Of course, we can't live on air and love either. So if you don't appreciate all the work behind such a trip, all the countless attempts to find new trails, all the hikes to find the best places, the cost of the house and the energy we put into these tours, then maybe we are not a good match. What's included: Twin room accommodation and an unforgettable experience. Everything else (food + 2 rental cars) we share relaxed at Splitwise. What's the schedule: We all meet on Saturday from 5 pm in the villa and discuss the next days. Every day, after breakfast together, we go on an unforgettable hiking tour. We do a total of 5 tours in the week, so we can also have a day to relax. Sunset, hidden local restaurants, the best insider tips and viewpoints, ... everything can, nothing has to be there. It's vacation and stress free :-) Photos: many of the photos were taken by Jackson Groves from Journeyera. He was on Madeira Island for many month and explored most of the hikes with João as his guide.
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My name is Kiki and I'm here to share my love for the beautiful island of Madeira with you.
4.98 based on 45 reviews
Rom
5/5
Beautiful accommodation where you are undisturbed with the group. The hikes were all outside of mass tourism and always something special. Not for people looking for a relaxed walk. Would book again at any time.
Ribeiro Frio hike. Easy one, get to know each other. Lunch in that Area (Faísca is good Restaurant there)... Without saying too much... You can enjoy the natural heritage of the island, since the trail is full of endemic species of regional flora and fauna. The magnificent vegetation fills the eyes and soul of the hikers, involving them in a peaceful environment. The shining sun infiltrates between the laurels and other plants of this area.
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Boaventura
Day 2-3
The Pico do Alto ridge hike is one of the most incredible adventures on the north coast of Madeira Island. The ridge will test the vertigo of hikers while providing incredible views of Sao Jorge on one side of the ridge and Boaventura on the other side. The ocean and mountains combine to make this one of the most scenic trails on the island.
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Ponta Do Pargo
Day 3-4
Levada Ponta Do Pargo trail is a coastal hike on the western side of Madeira Island. It’s an epic route for sunset with incredible views of the sea cliffs and azure blue waters. As well as the coastal scenery, the trail leads you up into the forest as you follow the Levada through the rolling hills, all the time with ocean views.
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Porto da Cruz
Day 4-5
Espigão Amarelo is one of my favorite coastal hikes on Madeira. It truly has it all. Beginning on the famous Vereda do Larano, this trail takes a secret detour up onto the gnarly ridge of Espigão Amarelo. This trail ended through some ‘Mars’ like landscapes with red rocky terrain but truly had it all from cloud forests, cliff-edge coastal views, and vast plains.
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Funchal
Day 5-6
A day for relaxing, sightseeing, maybe an island tour or ordering a physio ... Whatever, this is a free day and we can see how we would like to spend this day. We are happy to show you around the best spots or give some advices... Another option could be the famous and popular tour from peak to peak - see photo number 1. We will definitely choose the best options depending how everybody feels like.
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Ribeiro Frio
Day 6-7
It’s funny how tourism works. On one side of the road you have the ever-popular Vereda Dos Balcões hike and on the other you have the Ribeiro Frio to Portela/Chão das Feiteiras routes. When I visited Vereda Dos Balcões there were hundreds of tourists and when I walked the Ribeiro Frio to Chão das Feiteiras levada, I saw not one person. What I’m trying to say to you here is, if you want a slice of tranquility make sure you end up on the correct side of the road.
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Homeoffice Madeira | CoWorking + CoLiving
Day 7-8
The spacious and well-equipped villa of the "Homeoffice Madeira" is our temporary home. Fiber optic internet, seven bedrooms (each with its own desk), a huge kitchen, large living & dining area, game room, sports room, 5000m² palm garden and many other amenities leave nothing to be desired. A super nice home for our hiking week!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Other
8 days trip
Ribeira do Inferno, Madeira, Boaventura & 5 more
Transportation
Car, Trekking
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