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For anyone who loves active holidays. Madeira is among the best destinations in Europe. What’s even better? Most trails are accessible here year-round – meaning in is the perfect place to escape if your home country is buried in the freezing depths of winter.
Being a remote island in the middle of the Atlantic, Madeira is home to a uniquely vibrant culture, beautifully preserved UNESCO forests, a stunning coastline, and truly wild mountains.
We want to show you the hidden sides of Madeira by exploring the island in much the same way as the pioneering inhabitants of the past; by leaving the signed trails and Instagram-famous viewpoints behind. Are you game?
Cheers – Epic Team
Want to discover the secret trails of Madeira but only have a day or two to dedicate to an adventure?
We can help! We organize all of the classic Madeira hikes whether you are a solo traveler, family, or group of mates. For people looking for something different, skip the popular Levada walks and discover a side of Madeira that very few people get to see.
Choose from our secret list of Madeira hikes in coastal, forest, or alpine environments. We will suggest hike route options based on your landscape preference, fitness level, and the weather forecast of course.
If you are like us, perhaps you love eating just as much as hiking. Welcome to the club.
We have spent the last few years searching for the best local restaurants on the island and we want to share them with you! Book in an epic lunch or dinner following your Madeira hike. Certain restaurants might literally be in the home of a local family or a very small local taverna – so to get the best possible options for you, booking a few days in advance is recommended.
Hiking in Madeira is bound to get you thirsty. Cap off your epic day hike with a few rounds of Madeira’s tasty native beverage Poncha.
What is Poncha? Poncha is a refreshing rum drink mixed with sugar and seasonal fruits like orange, lemon, or passion fruit. This fun hike add-on will take you to the best Poncha bars in Madeira.
If you are going to sample any local drink in Madeira it must be Poncha!
Want to wake up in Madeira’s epic mountain refuge to a beautiful sunrise near the summit of Pico Ruvio (the tallest peak on the island)?
We got you covered. The plan is to hike up a unique route from a secluded valley below to reach the spectacular Pico Ruvio Mountain Hut.
This trip includes a private room at the hut, dinner + breakfast, and transport back to Funchal. If you are looking for one of the most unique Madeira hiking experiences out there – this is it!
We offer a wide range of unique and classic hiking opportunities in Madeira.
Whether you are looking for a truly off the beaten path ridge hike nobody else knows about or the classic Pico to Pico hike, our staff will help you choose the perfect Madeira hike to suit your physical fitness, preferred landscape, and group size.
Where we will go to eat after an Epic hike depends on a few things. The main factor will be your preference. Do you want to try local barbecue? Seafood? Traditional taberna food? Vegetarian options?
The second factor is location. Where we end our hike will determine which restaurant options will be available close by.
We have favorite restaurant spots scattered all across the island though, so depending on your preference and budget, we will make suggestions accordingly.
We offer a wide range of unique and classic hiking opportunities in Madeira.
Whether you are looking for a truly off the beaten path ridge hike nobody else knows about or the classic Pico to Pico hike, our staff will help you choose the perfect Madeira hike to suit your physical fitness, preferred landscape, and group size.
Madeira is a Portuguese Island Located nearly 1000 kilometers from the coast of West Africa.
There are daily direct flights from Lisbon and other major capitals in Europe.
Madeira is notorious for having interchangeable weather. It might be raining buckets on what part of the island, misty in the mountains, and totally sunny on the other coast.
Generally temperatures are mild since Madeira is a subtropical island. They grow bananas here, but also the high mountains get the occasional dusting of snow in the winter.
Trip Leader
Noemi grew up in the mountains of German-Speaking Switzerland where she naturally developed a deep love and respect for mountain environments.
She is a talented photographer, aspiring climber, and speaks at least 5 languages fluently including Arabic (and probably a few more that we don’t know about), which she taught herself in a matter of months by watching YouTube videos.
Noemi has spent the last several years traveling, hiking, and photographing her way around many different countries in the Middle East, South and Central Asia, and Europe, and we could not be more stoked to welcome her to the Epic team!
Meet her during : Discover the Celestial Mountains | Island Peak Climbing Expedition
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Our flagship Pakistani adventure tour. Road trip with some hiking and cultural immersion.
A trekking-style tour that features some very remote locations, inlcuding a K2 viewpoint.
