
Tour · 7 nights · with Explore Worldwide
A small-group escorted tour with Explore Worldwide that unpacks Madeira in a week from a base in Funchal, blending coastal walks, volcanic pools, and local food in quiet company.
Highlights
Volcanic cliffs of Ponta de São Lourenço
Santana’s traditional A-frame houses and bakery visit
Levada walk through Laurissilva Forest
Swimming in Porto Moniz volcanic pools
Rum and honey cake tasting at Calheta sugar cane mill
This seven-night tour by Explore Worldwide centres in Funchal, Madeira’s capital, giving you time to settle in before setting out to see the island’s varied corners. Early visits include Ponta de São Lourenço’s volcanic cliffs and the brightly painted, thatched houses of Santana, followed by a quiet levada walk through the Laurissilva Forest and a stop at Pico do Arieiro, where mountain ridges stretch into the distance.
Journeys
Madeira’s north coast features natural volcanic swimming pools in Porto Moniz and a home-cooked lunch with local wine in Seixal. The tour also includes a walking exploration of Funchal’s markets and historic buildings, plus a boat trip along the south coast that may reward you with dolphin or whale sightings.
Later days offer a gentle levada walk near Camacha, a free day with several optional activities, and a visit to the less-travelled west coast for rum tasting and a cable car ride to a farm growing exotic fruit. It’s a varied week with plenty of quiet moments, practical transport, and chances to meet local people along the way.
Itinerary
Funchal
Ponta de São Lourenço
Santana
Porto Moniz
When to go
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
The operator
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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Pico do Arieiro
Calheta
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.