Madeira – Yoga and Trekking

Day 1 – Journey to Madeira

PRAGUE – FUNCHAL

A direct flight from Prague to Funchal (departure time to be confirmed according to the flight schedule). On arrival in Funchal, you will be transferred by private minibus to your hotel in Funchal. The transfer takes approximately 25 minutes.

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Accommodation: Quinta de Penha de França/ 4 nights (B)

Day 2 – From Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivoo

FUNCHAL

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A ridge trek along the marked route PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro, which connects the third highest peak on Madeira, Pico do Arieiro (1 818 m), with the island's highest point, Pico Ruivo (1 862 m). The route passes through tunnels, rocky staircases, and exposed sections along the ridge. At the summit of Pico Ruivo there is a stone viewing platform and a memorial cross. For guests who do not feel ready for the full trek, an alternative is available: a short walk from Pico do Arieiro to the Viewpoint of the Buzzards, a return to the bus, and a transfer to the final section below Pico Ruivo, from where it is possible to walk towards the group along the so-called Heavenly Pathway.

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Day 3 – São Lourenço Peninsula and the Christ Statue in Garajau

FUNCHAL

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After breakfast you will set out on the coastal trek at Ponta de São Lourenço, one of the most visited walks on Madeira. The route is located on the eastern tip of the island and offers views of the rocky coastline contrasting with the turquoise ocean. The return journey can be made on foot or by boat, from which the wild coast and volcanic cliffs are visible. On the way back to Funchal, you will stop at the Christ statue in Garajau (Cristo Rei Viewpoint), a marble statue from 1927 standing 180 m above sea level. The statue serves as a landmark for fishermen and is lit up as a lighthouse at night. Free afternoon.

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Day 4 – Free Day in Funchal

FUNCHAL

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A free day with the option to relax by the pool or by the ocean. Recommended options include a visit to Monte with its tropical garden and the church of Nossa Senhora do Monte, where the last Austrian Emperor and last Czech King, Karel I of Habsburg-Lorraine, is buried. In Funchal, the botanical garden, the seafront promenade, the Mercado dos Lavradores market, and the local restaurants are all worth visiting. A dolphin-watching excursion is available for those interested.

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Day 5 – From Funchal to Arco de São Jorge

FUNCHAL – CABO GIRÃO – RABAÇAL – FANAL – PORTO MONIZ – ARCO DE SÃO JORGE

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After an early breakfast you will set out on a full-day excursion with a transfer to your second accommodation, accompanied by Czech guide Lenka, who has lived on Madeira since 2002. The route passes the Cabo Girão viewpoint (589 m above sea level) with its glass Skywalk platform, the levada area of Rabaçal, the misty UNESCO-listed laurel forest of Fanal, and the coastal village of Porto Moniz with its lava pools. From there you continue to your accommodation in Arco de São Jorge.

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Accommodation: Pestana Quinta Do Arco/ 3 nights (B)

Day 6 – Half-Day Coastal Trek

ARCO DE SÃO JORGE

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After breakfast you will head out on a coastal trek to São Cristóvão. The return journey with a stop at a restaurant overlooking the ocean takes approximately 3.5 hours. In the afternoon you will be able to choose between relaxing by the pools, exploring the rose garden, or visiting the Museo do Vinho e da Vinha, a small local museum dedicated to winemaking.

After breakfast you will head out on a coastal trek to São Cristóvão. The return journey with a stop at a restaurant overlooking the ocean takes approximately 3.5 hours. In the afternoon you will be able to choose between relaxing by the pools, exploring the rose garden, or visiting the Museo do Vinho e da Vinha, a small local museum dedicated to winemaking.Evening yoga

Day 7 – Levada do Rei

ARCO DE SÃO JORGE

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After breakfast (or lunch, according to your preference) you will set out on the Levada do Rei PR18, one of the most popular levada routes in the north of the island. The trail passes through the lush landscape of the Laurissilva and follows the irrigation channel to the natural amphitheatre of Ribeiro Bonito in the heart of the UNESCO-listed laurel forest. After returning, you will move to a nearby clifftop restaurant, where you can enjoy trachurus, tuna, or espetada with views over the Atlantic.

The free morning or afternoon (according to your preference) can be spent relaxing in the garden with two pools or walking in the surrounding area.

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Day 8 – Santana, Lunch in Porto da Cruz, and the Flight Home

ARCO DE SÃO JORGE – SANTANA – PORTO DA CRUZ – FUNCHAL – PRAHA

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After breakfast, the transfer to the airport begins with stops along the way. You will visit Santana with its distinctive triangular farmhouses and the coastal town of Porto da Cruz, which is home to the Engenhos do Norte distillery (est. 1927). It is one of the oldest active agricultural rum distilleries on Madeira and the only one in Europe that uses steam to power its machinery. There is time to purchase gifts at the distillery shop. The day concludes with lunch at a seafront restaurant in Porto da Cruz. The afternoon flight from Funchal to Prague departs according to the flight schedule.