Ponta de São Lourenço (PR 8) - Hiking Tour in Madeira

Before you book

• Travellers must be aged 8 to 65.
• This walk is not suitable with limited mobility or severe health problems.
• Check that your hotel is on the pickup route. Be ready at reception 10 minutes before pickup.
• Eat breakfast before the walk. Don't rely on buying food or water along the way.
• The guide may use English if your preferred language is unavailable.
• Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
• Up to 15 people per booking.

Programme

1. Walk to Casa do Sardinha and back on Ponta de São Lourenço, about 4 hours

Meeting point, pickup and return

Hotel pickup included. Pickup 60 minutes before departure. 50 pickup points listed by the operator.

Pickup is included for guests staying at the designated hotels. We advise you to be ready and waiting in the hotel reception area 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our guides will wait approximately 5 minutes for each guest. Look out for our vans, which can be either white (smaller) or grey (larger). We strive to ensure a smooth and timely start to your adventure, though external delays can occur. If that happens, you will be updated on the day. One day before the activity, we may adjust the pickup time for your convenience.

Schedule and confirmation

Usual timetable: Tue, at 08:30. Check your date when you book.

Instant confirmation. Book at least 1 day ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.

Cancellation, weather and limits

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
• 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before

Bad weather can cancel the trip. The trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.

The operator's conditions, as written

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Health and Fitness: This tour envolves a 3h30 hike (approximately) and it requires a moderate level of fitness and is not suitable for individuals with severe health issues or limited mobility.
• Rain or Shine: This tour will take place regardless of weather conditions (if it's possible to do it safely).
• Cancellation Policy: No refunds are provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity's start time
• Breakfast: Ensure you have a hearty breakfast before embarking on the activity to keep your energy levels high throughout the hike.
• It might be possible to buy food and drinks before the hike, but this is not guaranteed. Please bring your own refreshments and do not count on purchasing them along the way
• Weather: Please note that the Ponta de São Lourenço hike can be very windy at times. Be prepared for strong gusts and dress accordingly for your safety and comfort.
• Multilingual Guide: Your tour may be led by a guide fluent in multiple languages. While we do our best to provide a guide who speaks your preferred language, this is not always guaranteed. In such cases, the tour will be conducted in English.
• Child rate: ages 8 to 11
• Adult rate: ages 12 to 65

Ratings by source

4.94/5 from 33 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.9 from 18 reviews.

Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.

From the operator

In Madeira Adventure Kingdom's own words, from the Viator listing.

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