Funchal Tours in June 2026

The 1st accomodation was a bit old with squeaking floor board and you could hear noises from the room adjacent. The walks were great but personally i consider them more challenging than moderate

This should really be titled "Hiking Madeira" as the walks were a challenging combination of relaxing levada walks and strenuous ups and downs. Taking into consideration the fitness level of the participants, our guide was able to suggest alternatives. Our leader, Joao was knowledgeable and passionate about his native island and the wonders that abound. Flowers were in full bloom, scenery incredible and the extra cultural happenings in the villages added to the experience.

Itinerary carefully and thoughtfully planned so as to walk in varied yet still beautiful settings, see a lot of the island, and have sufficient free time. Accommodations comfortable and conveniently located. Walks proved to be welcome exercise each day and the free day in Funchal was much appreciated as there was a lot to see/do. Vans were comfy and the drivers skilled.

This was a well-organised tour, staying in three different hotels, which minimised the amount of time spent in the minibus. Lunch and evening meals were not included but our guide made sure we had access to local supermarkets to buy lunches and the option of reasonably priced evening meals in local restaurants. He also gave good recommendations for the free day. The weather in June was mostly dry and in the low to mid 20’s, usually with a cooling breeze. Hat and sun cream were essential. Waterproofs and fleeces were occasionally needed higher up. Walks were through gorgeous and varied terrain, mostly along levadas (irrigation channels) and footpaths carved into the mountainsides. As the brochure warns, there were some steep and vertiginous sections but much of the walking was pleasantly relaxed. Our guide knew the area well and made sure everyone in the group was able to go at their own pace. As the week progressed the hikes became more challenging, culminating in a 700 metre ascent to the Pico do Arieiro. It was well worth the effort, with a spectacular ridge walk above the clouds. This was a wonderful way to experience the beautiful island of Madeira. I highly recommend it.

Excellent holiday. Well organised. Good accommodation and transport. Beautiful walks. Great bunch of people from all over the world and a big age range. Strenuous because of the fast pace. Not much time to admire the scenery or take photos.

The itinerary needed to be modified a couple days due to some closed trails. The modifications were fine but when the itinerary returns to normal those 2 days should be great. João, our guide was excellent and all of my fellow travelers made the trip very fun and memorable.