MADEIRA EAST TO WEST

19 to 26 June 2021

Full crossing of the Madeira Island from east to west in a multi-day trekking through the incredibly beautiful Laurissilva forest

This crossing, which crosses the island in an east-west direction over a 7-day walk, crosses quite diverse landscapes, starting with the volcanic rock formations at Ponta de São Lourenço, passing through the central mountain massif above 1800 meters in altitude and areas of lush forest, with century-old trees and views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Very mountainous and with deep valleys, between the highest peaks and coastal cliffs, the island of Madeira has an average altitude of 1371.6 meters. It is located 640 km west of the African continental margin and its very fertile volcanic soil, together with the strong humidity of the Atlantic winds, favour the growth of exuberant vegetation.

This vegetation cover is largely laurel forest, classified by UNESCO in 1999 as World Heritage. It is a subtropical humid forest, composed mainly by trees of the laurel family, endemic of Macaronesia, with an intense green colouration that is preserved throughout the year.

One of the best ways to experience this fantastic natural heritage is to walk along its paths and levadas, giving us the possibility of direct contact with the endemic species of its flora and fauna.

Highlights

  • Be dazzled by the Laurissilva Forest;
  • Observe endemic species of flora and birdlife on Madeira Island;
  • Observe the centenary forest of Tis (Ocotea foetens) in Fanal;
  • Walk on the Levada do Norte crossing the small tunnels carved in rock, which connect the North and South sides of the Island in the middle of the Laurissilva forest;
  • Observe the basaltic dikes and rock formations in the massive central mountain range of the island and at the tip of São Lourenço;

EXPEDITION SUMMARY

Destination
Madeira Island
Date
19 to 26 June 2021
Duration
8 days
Booking
Min. 6 : Max. 12
Minimum age
16 years old
Flight
Not included
Indicative Value: Depends on the country of departure
Transport
Doesn't aply
Activities
  • Nature discovery
  • Trekking
Sleeping
  • Hotel - 3 nights
  • Shelter House - 1 night
  • Camp - 3 nights
Price

990.00

Includes

  • Accommodation in Hotels and Camping;
  • Breakfast for 3 nights in hotel;
  • Breakfasts and dinners in the evenings in camp and shelter.
  • Material for camping nights (tent, mattress, cooking and meal equipment);
  • External support of van and driver with necessary equipment for the 3 nights in camping;
  • Local transport and transfers;
  • Accompaniment of Portuguese Leader throughout the expedition;

Excludes

  • Flights;
  • Dinner at hotel nights;
  • Flying lunches during the trekking;
  • Unspecified visits;
  • Extra activities;
  • Medical and travel insurance (mandatory);
  • Personal extras like drinks, phone, etc;
  • Tips;
  • Airport fees;

Book your place

990.00

19 to 26 June 2021

Open Bookings

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