The Secrets of Paradise
Starting From: 950€3rd Program “The Secrets of Paradise” Difficulty Easy / Level 2
With the program “The Secrets of Paradise”, you will enjoy some beautiful adventures through the mountains and valleys of Madeira Island.
What you’ll do
Levadas
Experience Food
How many Days
8
PRICING
High Season:
– “June, July, August, September, 15 of December to 3 of January” – 1200€* / 1300€**
Mid Season:
– “October, April, May” – 1175€* / 1275€**
Low Season:
– “November, 1 to 14 of December, 4 of January to 31 of March – 950€* / 1050€**
Notes:
* 3 Stars Hotel
** 4 Stars Hotel
Includes: Transfers, Hotel, Meals and Activities
1st Day-Trip / Arrival
2nd Day- Vereda do Larano / Machico / Porto da Cruz
In Porto da Cruz, a visit to the historic Company of the Engenhos do Norte will allow you to know one of the main living witnesses of the glorious past of sugar production in the island and to retreat at the beginning of the century XX.
3rd day- Ponta de São Lourenço (8km, go and return trip) 3h / 3h30 walk
Before climbing to the end of the trip you can view the ‘Deserted Islands’ as well as the island of Porto Santo. Finally, take a rest in the Sardinhas House (name of the family of the old owners) and dive in the bay of the Sardinhas.
4th day- Queimadas Park / Levada Caldeirão Verde/Ilha (16km) 5h30h walk
This Levada is an impressive work of art built in the XXVIII Century, which crosses abrupt cliffs and mountains and transports the water that flows from the highest mountains of the island. Along the way, you will pass through 4 tunnels excavated by hand, until arriving at the waterfall formed lake of the Caldeirão Verde at 100mt. After resting and delighting in this spectacular natural landscape, it’s time to return.
5th day- Cabanas de São Jorge / Quinta do Furão (4h30) 10km walk
We cross farmlands to São Jorge. There, you will down by a real path to the beach of Calhau de São Jorge, where you can enjoy the sun and take a dip in a break to relax.
We continue, by another real way to Quinta do Furão where you will taste of an exceptional Madeira wine in the Typical Adega (Wine Cellar).
6th day- To Pico Ruivo /Achada do Teixeira (6km, round trip) 2.30h walk
7th day- Canyoning or Diving
Or
Diving the island of Madeira is one of the most privileged places in Europe to practice diving where you will have an unforgettable underwater experience. The temperate and crystalline waters of Madeira allow you to dive into its natural reserves and observe cnidarians such as anemones, black corals, and fish such as grouper, moray eels, and even sea lions, the rarest seals in the world.
8th day Departure
