Portugal · 4 days · Mountains · Food
Madeira
Hike above the clouds on Europe's spring-all-year island.
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Prices are estimates per person and change. Always check live prices before booking.
Day-by-day plan
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Day 1: Funchal old town
Aerobus into Funchal. Visit Mercado dos Lavradores and the painted doors of Rua de Santa Maria.
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Day 2: Pico do Arieiro to Ruivo
Sunrise at Arieiro, then the famous ridge hike. Share a taxi with other hikers.
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Day 3: Levada walk
An easy waterside levada trail such as Caldeirão Verde, then poncha in a village bar.
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Day 4: Monte & toboggan
Cable car to Monte, wicker toboggan down, then fly home.
Estimated cost per person
Based on 2 adults travelling together and sharing a room, in the best months below. This is a do-it-yourself trip, not a package: you book each part separately with partners.
- Flights (return)
- ~£170
- Stay
- ~£170
- Transfers & local transport
- ~£50
- Activities
- ~£80
- Estimated total
- ~£470
Prices are estimates per person and change. Always check live prices before booking.
Best months to go
April–June, September–October
Money-saving tips
- Book hiking trail permits online. They're cheap but required.
- Rent a car only for one day. Buses cover most trailheads.
- Lunch prato do dia beats tourist menus.
How do you want to book?
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- Flights: search your dates and number of travellers.
- Stay: book a hotel or apartment. Partners show the total room price, not per person.
- Transfers and tours: add the airport ride and any activities.
Travelling as a family or group? Use the "Entire homes & apartments" filter on the stay site. A flat with a kitchen often costs less per person than hotel rooms. School-holiday dates usually cost more than our estimates.
Trip essentials
Small extras that save money on the ground. Affiliate links.
Mobile data (eSIM)
Skip roaming charges, especially outside the EU (Albania, North Macedonia). Set it up before you fly.
Luggage storage
Early checkout, late flight? Drop your bags nearby and enjoy your last day hands-free.
Car hire
Handy for coastlines and islands where buses are slow, like Madeira or the Albanian Riviera.