If you love hiking then get on this trip. It’s exactly as described in terms of how challenging. Totally achievable with a good level of fitness but for me the toughest part was the descent. If you’re a fair weather hiker and just in it for the insta posts then maybe give it some thought. Madeira is gorgeous but it’s green for a reason- lots of cloud. No one can guarantee visibility at the top of the peaks so prepare for that. Our group still made the best of it -enjoyed the challenge and got so excited when we actually got moments of sun! Basically, the weather is different across the island so you’ll get a bit of everything so pack for it all! As a vegan, I was pleasantly surprised- the hotels always had something for me and our packed lunches were great. Pedro was an anazing guide and has a lot of local knowledge. He always made sure we were well looked after. Our night in the mountain hut was actually my favourite- it was cold but I managed with a sleeping bag liner and the blankets provided. The hut has wifi and a bar so it’s not as basic as it sounds- in fact, nothing was. Even rural hotels were really comfortable. A great trip, well organised and ended in a lovely town where we got a dip in the ocean. Loved it 👍🏼

This is an excellent trip and great value for your hard earned cash. If you are anyway fit this trek is moderate in terms of difficulty. Hosts are really helpful. Food and hospitality throughout the trek were topnotch. And the beer , oh the beer!! 😉

A fantastic trip, great company, comfortable hotels, even the mountain hut wasn't that basic, no need for snacks as food there was plentiful. Enormous lunches, evening meals delicious, you won't go hungry. Excellent local organisation, thanks to Jorge and our leader Pedro . I won't bother with any pictures, it mostly rained! Look at some other people's photos to get an idea of what to expect. Stunning scenery.

The island is lovely and the group I traveled with were amazing.

WOW!!! An incredible trip, where laughs were shared and plenty of Poncha drunk. Our host Jorge was dedicated to making sure everyone was happy and enjoying themselves. Jorge was very knowledgeable of the Island and all the islands plants ;) It was lovely spending time with him in the evenings over delicious meals. You won’t go hungry on this trip with all your meals provided. The route was beautiful with varying terrain and scenery which made each day fresh and exciting. I most enjoyed our hike to the mountain hut and watching the sunrise. Pictures don’t capture Madeira’s beauty so get booking your spot before they sell out. You won’t regret it. Thanks Jorge for making by birthday extra special!

What an awesome trip! All of the hikes are absolutely stunning and the scenery varies every day which makes it even more amazing, you’ll be walking along the coast one day and in the mountains the next. The night at the mountain hut was definitely my highlight as it felt a lot more remote and we also saw the most beautiful sunrise and sunset from Pico Ruivo! The food in Madeira is amazing – you won’t go hungry!! Massive shout out to our guide Jorge who was absolutely amazing and made sure we all had an awesome time and that everything ran smoothly, I also couldn’t have asked for a nicer group of people to hike Madeira with, overall I highly recommend this trip! :)

This is a fantastic trip with an excellent host in Jorge, who always looked out for each member of the group and wanted everyone to be safe and have a great time. His calm attitude really fit with the tranquil surroundings. I couldn't have asked for a better group dynamic and whilst we had comfortable accommodation each night (even in the mountain hut), you still felt as though you were escaping civilisation on the hikes to more remote island life. My only feedback is that perhaps some of the days aren't a 3/4 on the "physicality" scale (more like a 2/4 at times) and it would be good to do a full end-to-end trek (i.e. starting where you finished the day before), where possible. Jorge had some ideas on how to do this in the future, but I appreciate that isn't always logistically possible. However, that is really minor feedback and this is a trip with amazing, otherworldly views at every step of the way and I can completely understand why it is deservedly sold out in 2023. You will not regret booking this trip! Thanks Jorge and MBA!

Puedro was an 5* amazing guide and really showed us the diversity and beauty Madeira has to offer. He made sure all levels of ability within the group really made the most of the experience and facilitated us all to find our own place pace. Hikes were challenging places but the views more than made up for it and there was always somewhere comfortable with wholesome food at the end of the day. Can’t recommend highly enough.

The hikes on this trip were beautiful and varied - Madeira deserves to be compared to Nepal, The Rockies, Yosemite, Patagonia... Think Isle of Skye meets Jurassic Park with a smattering of the Annapurna circuit. Personally I wouldn't say it's a "challenging" trip - this is my 4th MBA trip and it's more of a moderate. The hikes aren't that tough compared to say the Costa Rica MBA trip. Jorge the host and Peudro our guide were legends. Caring, witty and very communicative. They constantly went out of their way to give us the best possible experience. The hotels are simple but clean and comfortable. All the food is included on this trip which makes it great value. It also broadened my culinary horizons. It had never occurred to me that the perfect accompaniment to a battered fish fillet was a baked banana. Putting a poached egg in tomato soup was also fairly low down my bucket list. A few things to bear in mind: 1) I'm glad I took a summer sleeping bag for the night in the hut, 2) the hut takes credit cards - as does virtually everywhere we went. 3) Madeira doesn't have Uber but it does have Bolt which I found to be around 30% cheaper than yellow cabs, 4) A taxi from the airport to Machico is €10, 5) Poncha (the local grog - essentially Sunny Delight & Madeiran rum) is great but the strength varies by a factor of three, 6) There's not much to do in Funchal on a Sunday so if I had my time again I probably wouldn't go a day early. The Botanical gardens weren't upto much and the Ronaldo museum was closed.

Just wow. Coast to coast Madeira is an unforgettable experience! 5 days of hiking through the most incredible landscape and dramatic vistas. This was my first trip of this kind and although the hikes are challenging, the effort entirely pays off on reaching the roof of the island in time for sunset. Another highlight was reaching the black volcanic sandy beach for a bracing swim on the final day - a truly unique and uplifting experience, we didn't want to leave! Our guide Pedro was superb, all credit to him for such a successful trip. His passion and knowledge of the island is inspirational, and it carried us through on the longer days. He led our mixed ability group with ease (and humour!) and we felt 100% safe at all times. He ensured none of our many questions were left unanswered, and no photo opportunity missed. This trip is both intense and rewarding, a rollercoaster of emotions and I highly recommend it!