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Madeira, Portugal Adventure

June 21st: Arrive in Madeira | Transfer to Porto Moniz

Day 1: Arrive in Madeira | Transfer to Porto Moniz

June 21: Arrive in Madeira, transfer to Porto Moniz, settle in, orientation meeting, and relaxed coastal evening before trekking begins tomorrow.

June 22nd: Hike Porto Moniz → Seixal | Transfer back to Porto Moniz

Day 2: Hike Porto Moniz → Seixal | Transfer back to Porto Moniz

June 22: Hike Porto Moniz to Seixal along dramatic north coast; transfer back to Porto Moniz for dinner, rest, recovery.

June 23rd: Hike Seixal → Senhora do Rosário | Overnight: Encumeada

Day 3: Hike Seixal → Senhora do Rosário | Overnight: Encumeada

June 23: Hike Seixal to Senhora do Rosário, then continue to Encumeada; overnight at Valley View Hotel, mountain air and views.

June 24th: Hike Encumeada → Eira do Serrado | Overnight: Eira do Serrado Hotel

Day 4: Hike Encumeada → Eira do Serrado | Overnight: Eira do Serrado Hotel

June 24: Trek Encumeada to Eira do Serrado through highland scenery; arrive at hotel overlooking Nun’s Valley, sunset potential, relaxation.

June 25th: Hike Curral das Freiras → Pico do Arieiro | Transfer to Funchal

Day 5: Hike Curral das Freiras → Pico do Arieiro | Transfer to Funchal

June 25: Hike from Curral das Freiras to Pico do Arieiro, rewarding summit finish; transfer to Funchal for comfort and celebration.

June 26th: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro area | Hike to Porto da Cruz | Overnight: Porto da Cruz area

Day 6: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro area | Hike to Porto da Cruz | Overnight: Porto da Cruz area

June 26: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro area; hike descending toward Porto da Cruz, changing ecosystems, ocean views, overnight near coast.

June 27th: Hike Porto da Cruz → Machico | Overnight: Machico

Day 7: Hike Porto da Cruz → Machico | Overnight: Machico

June 27: Final hike Porto da Cruz to Machico, scenic coastal finish; arrive proud, enjoy farewell dinner, and restful overnight.

June 28th: Day 8: Transfer to Airport | Depart

Day 8: Transfer to Airport | Depart

June 28: Transfer to airport after breakfast, depart Madeira for home, carrying memories of an incredible coast-to-coast trek completed.

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