We invite you to go on a trip to Madeira, created especially for families with children from 6 years old.
Adventures in the footsteps of pirates await you! Previously, Madeira Island was repeatedly visited by "sea wolves" and, according to legend, they left considerable treasures here. Using ancient maps of the island and new navigation skills, we will try to find the pirate riches!
In addition, we will swim in a lava pool and relax on a beach with black volcanic sand, climb to a mountain peak (1818 m) above the clouds and contemplate the real crater of a dormant volcano, visit a medieval fortress and an ancient village with "hobbit huts", have a picnic in a thousand-year-old laurel forest and taste dozens of exotic fruits.
For those who want even more impressions, additional activities are provided: a walk along Cape Sao Lorenzo, kayaking with cave exploration, or go-karting under the runway of the airport named after Cristiano Ronaldo, a native of Madeira.
Join us on this adventure-packed tour with KULUAR!
Every day, a new outdoor activity with a useful bonus - gaining skills in orienteering with a map and compass. You will find a rich author's program built around the idea of quality and active recreation for parents with children. The tour is ideal for families with children aged 5-13 who like to spend a lot of time outdoors and get new interesting experiences (hiking, swimming, kayaking, go-karting, etc.).
You will have a rich program from a Ukrainian team leader with experience in Madeira - only the most interesting locations, deep immersion in the local culture, a carefully thought-out program, and the involvement of local contractors for transfers.
Although our tour is far from gastronomic, Madeira is known for its temperate tropical climate, which is ideal for growing a variety of exotic fruits - mango, papaya, passion fruit, banana-apple, and many others. All of these healthy delicacies will be available at the local market and we will have plenty of vitamin desserts every day. In addition, we will be able to taste a variety of fish and seafood freshly caught by local fishermen, which are so rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins D and B12 (riboflavin). Of course, meals in Madeira are a healthy and tasty bonus of our tour!
The program is specially designed for those who want to travel without heavy backpacks, while visiting the most interesting places on the island.
This is not the first program to be held in Madeira with children and parents. We have established contacts with houses, transfers.
More than 25,000 participants have already gone through the program and 97.8% were satisfied. We are sure you will be too!
On the island, you will be met by a team leader, who is waiting for you at a villa in the town of Mashiku. What is this port city famous for? It was in this bay that the first Portuguese sailors landed in July 1419 - captains Zarcu, Tristau and Bartolomeu, who, by order of Prince Henry the Navigator, began to settle the uninhabited island of Madeira.
On this day, we slowly get acquainted with the old town, visit the fortress and buy food for breakfast and a picnic in the open air. We also go swimming on a beautiful golden sand beach - the best beach in Madeira for children, safe, with a well-developed infrastructure.
Activities of the day - swimming, walking around the city.
The distance by car is 10 km.
Hiking for the day - 2 km / height difference - 30 m.
After a delicious breakfast with fresh exotic fruits at the villa, we set off on our first day of sightseeing and adventure. First, we'll take a photo at the Portela observation deck and try our hand at the glass bridge over the cliff. Next, we will go to the Queimadas Eco Park, where we will split into groups and do a small hike (2 km) - with a map and compass we will look for clues that will help us determine the place where the pirate treasures are hidden in Madeira. Our lunch is a picnic in a picturesque laurel forest. On the way back, we visit the colorful village of Santana (fabulous "hobbit houses" with thatched roofs) and Porto da Cruz (an old rum factory - a favorite drink of pirates). At the end of the day, we have dinner in a typical Madeiran restaurant, where we try a special local beef kebab on a bay branch.
Activities of the day: hiking with a map and compass, picnic in the laurel forest.
The distance by car is 50 km.
Hiking for the day - 5 km / altitude difference - 280 m.
Today is a day of swimming, but an unusual one - we will swim in the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz, which is located on the other side of Madeira. On the way to it (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes) we will get acquainted with the northern part of the island, see waterfalls and mysterious rocks.
Porto Moniz is a unique complex with safe, shallow pools with sea water on a picturesque cape. The water temperature is 20-21C. For lunch you can try a local dish - saberfish with caramelized banana in passion fruit sauce.
On the way back, we stop at the rocks shrouded in the legend of the sunken pirate ship, where the Hollywood movie "Star Wars" was recently filmed.
At the end of the day, we enter the relict forest of Fanal with mysterious 800-year-old trees, where we continue to search for pirate treasures following the clues (and find the main treasure - a chest with ancient coins). We meet the sunset at the statue of Christ on the picturesque Cape Garazhao.
Activities of the day: swimming in the volcanic pool, walking in the forest.
The distance by car is 130 km.
Hiking per day - 7 km / elevation difference - 240 m.
This day we will combine hiking and a boat trip. The eastern cape of Madeira Island is known for its arid semi-desert climate and rare flora. We will go on a simple but fascinating one-way trail (4 km) and return by sea taxi. If you wish, we can also try kayaking along the cape, visiting caves and an uninhabited island with the oldest lighthouse in Madeira.
We finish this day with a swim at Prainha beach, one of the most beautiful "wild" places on the island with black volcanic sand. For dinner, we will enjoy the best seafood pizza in Madeira from an Italian chef - a worthy reward for an action-packed day.
The day's activities include hiking, a speedboat ride, and kayaking.
The distance by car is 15 km.
Hiking per day - 4 km / elevation difference - 420 m.
Today we head to the top of Arieiro (1818 meters) to catch an unforgettable view above the clouds. From the top, we will also be able to look into the mouth of a dormant volcano, where the descendants of monks from the 16th century, who sought refuge from pirate attacks from the sea in the most remote valley of the island, live. We will then descend from the mountains into a cool pine forest and take a mini-trek along a "levada" (a canal with fresh water supplied from the mountains to farmland) in the company of "locals" - flocks of sheep and goats.
For lunch, we will visit a special place - the Shepherds' Shelter - with delicious local cuisine. We finish the day with exciting go-kart races for children and adults (2 types of high-speed cars for children from 7 years old). The karting track is located in a very unusual place - under the airport runway.
An alternative to go-karting: a walk on the Santa Maria ship of Captain Christopher Columbus - a fascinating 3-hour journey on a ship that is an exact copy of the ship on which Captain Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the 15th century.
Activities of the day include climbing to the top and hiking in the forest (3 km); go-karting or boat trip.
The distance by car is 58 km.
Hiking per day - 6 km / altitude difference - 480 m.
After breakfast, you can leave for the familiar Cristiano Ronaldo Airport. Depending on the time of your departure, you can also relax on the beach.
You will take with you not only vivid memories of the green island, pirates' treasures and the unique nature of the archipelago, but also acquaintances with new friends with whom you will have time to plan your next trips with Culoire on the way to the airport!
The distance by car is 10 km.
Hiking per day - 0 km
The team leader has the right to make changes to the route depending on the weather conditions, condition and general wishes of the group.
For Ukrainian citizens, a biometric passport, insurance, and a return ticket are enough to visit Portugal (you may be asked for these documents at the airport). Citizens of other countries need to have a Schengen multivisa or apply for a visa to Portugal specifically for the tour.
After completing the Madeira adventure, we recommend the following routes where children from 9 years old can participate in adult groups:
Dolomites for parents and children - turquoise lakes, informative Alpine trails and even a climb to the top, convenient for little legs. Small day hikes allow children from the age of 8 to cope with the route, and the scenery around will not let adults get bored.
All days of the tour, accommodation is organized in houses in the city of Mashiku (10 km from the airport). The price does not include breakfast, but the accommodation has a fully equipped kitchen - the team leader makes an organized purchase of breakfast products on the day of arrival, where personal wishes can be taken into account. For lunch, we will stop at trusted local restaurants, where the team leader will advise you on which traditional dishes to try. Dinners - can be in a restaurant or cooked together at the villa.
Accommodation features - 2 or 3-bed rooms, single or double beds and a private bathroom.
Madeira is located in the Atlantic Ocean and has a subtropical, oceanic climate with low temperature amplitudes. The average temperature is +14 °C in winter and +24 °C in summer. Infrequent, short-term precipitation/strong winds are characteristic. The ocean water temperature varies from 16°C (winter) to 23°C (summer). Solar radiation can be quite strong in summer - special UV protection (cream with SPF 50+) and a hat are recommended.
The permissible age to participate in a tour to Madeira with children is from 6 years old. It is desirable to have both parents present, but one of the parents can go as well.
It is desirable that all children in the group have
a thirst for outdoor adventures (we will spend 8 hours outdoors every day and walk about 2-4 km)
know how to swim or have swimming equipment (inflatable vest or armbands)
have previous experience of active physical activity (sports clubs, hobbies).
Parents play an important role in the comfortable perception of travel by children. How prepared are you for daytime travel and hiking, and the mandatory morning wake-up call? Talk to your consultants about this. Ask and prepare as responsibly as possible for the trip if your child and you have just started hiking.
To participate in the program, you need insurance that will cover mountain trekking in Portugal. Please do not neglect this point. It has saved some participants thousands of euros. You can find our recommendations on insurance here: "Insurance for trekkers in Portugal".
Minimum group for this program: 5 participants. We have calculated the costs for a smaller number, but increased them slightly. So as not to be in the red ourselves.
This way, we can confirm the date earlier, and you will have the opportunity to buy tickets and plan your unforgettable trip!
Additional expenses. We recommend having at least €300 for additional expenses and entertainment. The main costs are:
If the amount of prepayment is too much for you at the moment, but you still want to book a place, write to the consultant and he will break it down into comfortable parts.
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*Please note: the consultant will help you with the selection and search for air tickets, recommend an insurance company, but will not make a purchase. Participants do it themselves or contact our partners, all contacts are in the article: tickets, hotels and insurance.
