The team and story behind The Madeira Trail
The team and story behind The Madeira Trail
The team and story behind The Madeira Trail
We firmly believe that to create an authentic journey, you need to venture off the beaten track to discover the untamed spirit of a destination. Right from the start of this project, we reached out to local partners to work with them on designing a unique itinerary through the spectacular landscapes of Madeira. During this trail, you’ll discover an island shaped by the ocean and volcanoes, featuring rugged mountains, verdant levadas, lush forests, and villages perched high above the Atlantic.
The story began when our team set out to explore Madeira in search of a multi-day route incorporating the island’s most beautiful hikes. We were immediately struck by the diversity of the landscapes, the power of nature and the warm welcome of the locals, who have since become valued partners. Even today, they open their doors to you throughout the trek to give you an authentic immersion in the heart of the island.
Together, we brought the Madeira Trail to life.
Together with our partners, we work all year round on this adventure, with one goal in mind: to offer you the most authentic travel experience possible. A trek that you won't forget anytime soon and that might even change the way you see travel.
The hiking route we've mapped out is a condensed version of the most beautiful spots on the island of Madeira. We've selected the most stunning locations and the best places to spend the night, to give you, in one week, the essence of this amazing trek.
Our mission is to provide you with the maximum adventure for a fair price. We achieve this by developing the trek from A to Z and partnering with locals.
All practical aspects are taken care of by us, so you can make the most of it. Our travelers give us an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
By supporting local projects on-site and minimizing the CO₂ emissions from our trips as much as possible, we aim to create a positive impact through your adventure.
The Madeira Trail is not an isolated project; it's a concept by Travelbase, an experienced travel agency that sends over 50,000 people on adventures around the world each year. With more than 10 years of experience in active and adventure travel, Travelbase ensures solid organization, close collaboration with local partners, and authentic experiences.
We believe in travel with a positive impact. Through our own Butterfly Foundation, we support dozens of social and ecological projects around the world.
We collaborate with several pioneers in nature conservation in Europe. These organizations are dedicated to protecting endangered species, fragile ecosystems, and preserving national parks in the regions our treks pass through.
By traveling with us, you support projects that truly make a difference.