I loved this experience, the views are breathtaking and it’s certainly worth it! Parts of the path are narrow, steep, and a bit slippy so make sure you have good gripped hiking boots/shoes. Definitely recommend the point to point hike over the there and back hike, as there’s quite a few steep steps near the end which made even the fittest of the group need a sit down and I would dread having to come back down them on the return trip. Most of our group were in our 30s, but there was an older couple who managed the hike so if you’re a little older and worried about taking part, if you’re already a walker then you should be okay (even if you don’t feel like it during the hike). Have already recommended this to friends.

Weather prevented us to walk the peaks, however our guide provided an excellent alternative option to walk a coastal path and see levadas. Our guide bought a level of entertainment we weren’t expecting and had a big personality. Despite some language barriers and quirks, he taught us a lot about Madeira and it’s culture. We enjoyed how passionate he was about the place that he calls home!

Efficient collection from hotels. they expect hiking boots or trainers so where not pleased with my hiking sandels even though it is mostly path/steps. Would have been nice to know that the shop at first peak better than second is just pub with few bit should you want a souvenir. Johnny the guide knowledgeable on flowers. A great way to see the top of Maderia.