Porto Santo, Pico Branco and Terra Cha Mountain Hiking Activity

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Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This experience takes you away from the busy beach into the almost abandoned side of the island. The views are amazing and far reaching. You become immersed in the unique quietness of the area, the closeness to nature in this lightly walked area.
The area is a protected nature reserve and is home to many rare endemic plants and invertebrates. The area is very seasonal from the arid browns of summer to the lush greens of winter with the morning dew dripping off the moss on the trees by the cliff slopes.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Insurance
  • Experienced guide with good local knowledge
  • Please take food and water, Terra Cha has a very special picnic area
  • Not available for under 12s and over 75s
  • This path has a government fee. Walkers must book their own pass ticket via the Simplifica.madeira site within 48hrs of the activity. Please email us if you need clarification.

What to expect

This walk follows the PR1 Porto Santo walking route to the top of the second highest mountain Pico Branco with its 480m sea cliff and also along a turn off to Terra Cha and its beautiful and scenic picnic spot. The Hike starts with a mountain side walk with plenty of protection through open land and then to a series of steps up into a highly wooded areas with magnificent panoramic views. The round trip is around 6km with an elevation of 360m.

  1. PS PR1 Vereda Pico Branco and Terra Cha

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please give us a wave when you see us.

End point

Please give us a wave when you see us.

Pickup details

We can pick you up from your preferred location and will always contact you the day before the hike to clarify this location. At this time we will confirm the name of your guide, the pick up time and the vehicle in which you will be travelling. Please let us know where you wished to be dropped off.
Single travelers please contact us direct.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear suitable foot ware with good grip
  • Part of the path involves a large number of uneven steps

Cancellation policy

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