Madeira Canyoning & Hiking
Welcome to the island of dreams
WHERE
Sao Vincente – Madeira
Level
adventure
The trip is also suitable for those who have never been canyoning
DURATION
7 days
ACTIVITY 'scheduled
3 Canyons 2 Trekking
DEPARTURE AND RETURN
October
- Planning, organization, and coordination of all activities
- 3 canyoning descents and 2 guided hikes
- Professional guide and technical equipment: harness, helmet, headlamp, and 5 mm two-piece wetsuit
(If you have your own equipment, contact us and we will check together whether it is suitable.) - Photos and videos from the activity days
- Accommodation in a shared house or hotel, in double or triple rooms
- Rental cars
Accommodation and rental car costs are included in the total price shown to provide a complete overview of the expected expenses. In practice, each participant will pay their share directly to the relevant providers, rather than to the trip organizer.
- Travel to and from Madeira (the meeting point is Madeira International Airport)
- Food during the stay
- Fuel for the rental cars
- Travel or personal accident insurance
- A shared fund will be set up on site to cover common expenses such as fuel, breakfast, packed lunches, and dinners at the accommodation. Lunches will always be packed, while dinners may be at a restaurant or, if we are not too tired, cooked together at the accommodation.
The price may be subject to change at the time of booking.
- THE PRICE INCLUDES
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- Planning, organization, and coordination of all activities
- 3 canyoning descents and 2 guided hikes
- Professional guide and technical equipment: harness, helmet, headlamp, and 5 mm two-piece wetsuit
(If you have your own equipment, contact us and we will check together whether it is suitable.) - Photos and videos from the activity days
- Accommodation in a shared house or hotel, in double or triple rooms
- Rental cars
Accommodation and rental car costs are included in the total price shown to provide a complete overview of the expected expenses. In practice, each participant will pay their share directly to the relevant providers, rather than to the trip organizer.
- THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
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- Travel to and from Madeira (the meeting point is Madeira International Airport)
- Food during the stay
- Fuel for the rental cars
- Travel or personal accident insurance
- A shared fund will be set up on site to cover common expenses such as fuel, breakfast, packed lunches, and dinners at the accommodation. Lunches will always be packed, while dinners may be at a restaurant or, if we are not too tired, cooked together at the accommodation.
The price may be subject to change at the time of booking.
- THE DATE
- If you are a group of at least 6 people, we can also organize the trip on alternative dates upon request, either open to other participants or exclusively for your group.
WILD TRIP
THE JOURNEY IN PILLS
Finally, here it is: MADEIRA Canyoning & Hiking
A trip designed to show you Madeira’s wildest side, without giving up a few comforts, good food, and above all, aperitifs with an ocean view.
Because adventure is great, but even we have our limits.
It will be 7 days of hiking, canyoning, spectacular views, natural pools, and sunsets over the Atlantic.
And no, we will not spend the entire trip hanging from a rope or walking uphill.
Every now and then, we will stop for a drink too. Promise.
THE JOURNEY IN PILLS
Nature, Adventure and… Luxury Dives
Don’t worry: good food will definitely be part of the trip. In fact, quite the opposite.
We’ll take you to try the island’s traditional dishes in the places we affectionately call Madeira’s worst “dives.” Obviously, we’re joking.
They’re exactly the kind of authentic spots we love: far from the most touristy restaurants, where the food is great, the drinks are even better, and you really get a feel for the island.
And then there’s the legendary Poncha.
A local speciality that has to be tried at least once.
As for the maximum number of tastings, we’d rather not take any responsibility.
Madeira — the Real One!!
We’ll hike along trails surrounded by lush vegetation, make our way through canyons, swim in natural pools, and reach places where nature seems to have had a lot of fun.
Deep green forests, volcanic cliffs, waterfalls, the ocean, and views that will probably fill up your phone’s storage within the first two days.
In short: Madeira does its part.
We’ll make sure to take you to the right places.
HOW DO WE GET TO THE ISLAND?
You can choose to travel to Madeira independently, arranging your flights and transfers however you prefer, or travel together with the rest of the group, so the adventure starts even before you arrive.
The only thing that really matters is arriving ready to have fun.
ITINERARY
ARRIVAL IN MADEIRA
We will drop off our luggage, meet the group, and start getting into the spirit of the trip.
Then comes a quick briefing, planning for the days ahead, and, ideally, our first toast with an ocean view.
DAY 2
We finally kick things off with the first canyon of the trip: Camisa or Ribeira da Pedra Branca, in the Porto Moniz area.
Two spectacular canyons surrounded by lush vegetation, with water, rock, and landscapes that immediately show you why we love Madeira so much.
Once the activity is over, we’ll head to Porto Moniz for a well-deserved aperitif before returning to our base to sort out the equipment.
Because yes, someone has to do it.
DAY 3
For one day, we leave the wetsuits and ropes to dry and take a short break from the water.
We head out to explore one of Madeira’s most iconic routes: the hike between Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo, around 7 km through some of the highest peaks on the island.
Expect incredible views, mountain trails suspended high above the valleys, and a few climbs that you will definitely feel in your legs.
But don’t worry: the scenery makes every step worth it.
DAY 4
We take it easy in the morning because, yes, we are here for the activities — but we are still on holiday, so we can leave the stress of strict schedules back in Italy.
Then it is finally time to get back in the water, and we do it properly with one of the most iconic canyons in northern Madeira: Ribeira Funda.
The day starts with a bang, with a first rappel of around 50 metres, followed by waterfalls, rock, and lush vegetation all the way to the grand finale: the final rappel almost directly onto the seafront.
It is hard to imagine a better way to end the day.
DAY 5
If you come to Madeira, one of the island’s most iconic hikes is a must: Ponta de São Lourenço.
The landscape is completely different from the rest of the trip, with cliffs, wind, ocean views, and almost lunar colours.
It is one of those places that shows you just how many different sides Madeira has.
And yes, there will be plenty of photos again today.
After the hike, we’ll enjoy an aperitif and a quick visit to Funchal, then head back to base to sort everything out and get ready for the next day.
Because the adventure is not over yet.
DAY 6
A full day of canyoning — intense, spectacular, and challenging enough to test your legs, your focus, and above all, your passion for the sport.
It will be a long day, the kind that, at some point, makes you wonder why you ever signed up for it.
Then you reach the end.
And there, somewhere between exhaustion and satisfaction, you realise it was absolutely worth it.
The perfect way to end the trip.
DAY 7
Unfortunately, we have reached the end of the trip.
It is time to pack our bags, say goodbye to the group, and head home with a few more wet clothes and plenty of memories.
We say goodbye with a promise — not exactly a subtle one — that we will meet again soon for the next adventure.
Madeira ends here. The desire to leave again probably does not.
WILD TRIP
MADEIRA HIKING & CANYONING
3 canyons 2 trekking
- 3 canyoning descents and 2 hikes
- Professional guide and all necessary equipment for the planned activities: harness, helmet, headlamp, and 5 mm two-piece wetsuit
- Planning, organization, and coordination of the activity days
- Photos and videos from the canyoning activities
- Shared accommodation in a double or triple room
- Two rental cars
Accommodation and rental car costs are included in the total price shown to provide a complete overview of the expected expenses. In practice, each participant will pay their share directly to the relevant providers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- HOW WE GET TO MADEIRA
- MEANS OF TRANSPORT
- WHERE YOU EAT
- WHERE YOU SLEEP
- ACTIVITY 'scheduled
- EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
- WHAT TO BRING
- Common case
- LUGGAGE
everyone will be free to choose the most suitable means.
our guides will give you all the necessary information on available flights.
in Madeira we will meet at Funchal airport at the time agreed with our guides.
Lunches will be packed, as we will spend our days in the canyon
Dinners will be scheduled at the moment according to the needs of the group
you will be free to choose the most suitable solution for your needs.
We will also take on two of Madeira’s most scenic hikes, including the route between Pico Ruivo and Pico do Areeiroand the trail at Ponta de São Lourenço.
Both the hiking and canyoning activities may change depending on weather conditions. Madeira is incredibly beautiful, but conditions can change very quickly. If an activity is considered too risky due to the weather, it will not take place. A suitable alternative will be arranged based on the group’s needs.
- Isothermal mutter in 5 mm neoprene
- Helmet*
- Harness *
- Distance, Cordini and Safety Muschettoni*
- Common material (ropes, emergency room kit)
- *All individual and collective protective equipment used, comply with current regulations
- A thermal shirt in polyester to be put under the wetsuit.
- Swimming suit.
- Towel.
- Sneakers/trekking to enter the water and socks to be wet.
- No rings in the hands.
- Those who carry glasses will have to make sure to fix them to the head to avoid losing them, those who use contact lenses, preferably of the use -type type with a couple of escort.
- A plastic bag to store shoes, socks and anything else will be wet after the experience.
The common box will be agreed with the group, once they meet.
INFO
Our Trips Are Not for Everyone
They are for those who want to experience real adventures, with real people, in real environments.
For those looking for excitement, adventure, and intense days.
For those who are not put off by the unexpected and understand that the best journeys are not always the easiest ones.
Do not expect a holiday spent relaxing on a sunbed: our trips are about physical activity, nature, effort, shared experiences, and the satisfaction that comes with it.
Before entering each canyon, our guides will explain the characteristics of the route, the possible objective risks, and the behaviour required to ensure everyone’s safety and respect for the environment.
When necessary, you will also be introduced to the main rope techniques used during the activity.
In short: there will be plenty of laughter and fun, but once we enter the canyon, safety and focus come first.
REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
You are also required to:
- Be in good general health and have a level of fitness suitable for the planned activities.
- Be able to swim or, if you are not confident in the water, not be afraid of it and wear a life jacket, which must be requested at the time of booking.
- Have no heart or respiratory conditions that may be incompatible with the physical effort required for hiking and canyoning.
If you have any doubts about your physical condition, we recommend speaking with your doctor before the trip.
We also recommend taking out travel insurance to cover any unexpected events.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance that covers unexpected events before and during the trip, including risks related to canyoning and hiking activities.
Because we love adventure — unexpected problems, a little less.