Highlights
- Self Guided Hike in the Eastersn point
- Hike by the Ocean at all times
- Witness the views to Both North and South in simultaneos
- Pick up & Drop of Included
- 4 hours of exploring at your own pace
Description
*Last minute hiking permits available. We reserve permits for guests, if requested*.
Explore the most incredible Natural Reserve of Madeira - PR8 Vereda da Ponta São Lourenço on a self-guided hike. Enjoy a convenient transfer to the start of the trail and get picked up and driven back at the end.
Hike at your own rhythm, exploring the eastern coast of the Island. It is a peninsula of volcanic origin, mostly made of basalt, but with some limestone sediment formations. At the end of it, there are two islets: Desembarcadouro Islet and Farol Islet. The semi-arid climate and exposure to northern winds explain the low vegetation and the absence of trees in this place, contrasting with the rest of the island. It is classified as a Partial Nature Reserve heritage site, home to rare plants and a diversified fauna.
Get picked up at your accommodation (Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico) with a shared transfer (up to 8 guests per van). Arrive at your destination and receive your hike instructions with scheduling and map explanation.
The hike is a round trip trail totaling 7.5 km in length. This hike will take you roughly 4 hours to complete. The elevation gain is not much and the altitude is around 100 meters sea level. Due to the easy level of hike experience, its family, senior and child friendly.
You can swing in the beach, if you have extra time, so you can bring swimwear.
Includes
Shared round-trip transfer
Pickup and drop-off at accommodation (Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, and Machico)
Hike instructions (provided upon arrival)
Digital map
Excludes
Guide (Its a Self-Guided Hike)
Hiking Tax is mandatory via SIMPLIFICA website - Select trail PR8 for the 8.00am, or 10.30am or 11.30am, if you are booked, respectively for the 6.15am or 9.15a. or 10.30am - if requested, we arrange the permits**
Water and Food
Important Information
- 1. Eligible pick up locations: Funchal, Caniço, São Gonçalo, Santa Cruz, Machico only.
2. Circuit: Roundtrip hike
3. Format: Self guided hike
4. This experience involves a certain physical fitness level - guests must have this in mind and be able to finish the hike within the time provided
5. Policy of cancellation and reschedule: 24 hours before the date of hike
6. Mandatory IFCN ticket (hiking tax) - select trail PR8 Ponta Sao Lourenco on Simplifica website
6.1. The timeslot to be chosen is the 10.00-10.30am if you booked the 09.00am pick up;
6.2 The timeslot to be chosen is the 8.00-8.30am if you are booked for the 6.00am pick up;
6.3. The timeslot to be chosen is the 11.00-11.30am if you are booked for the 10.30am pickup;
7. Its possible to swim in the sea, you can bring your swimwear.
8. Its possible to return via boat trip, with an additional fee;
9. Children under 12 years old are no admissible
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
