“The leaders, the logistics, the landscapes, the other guests. Backroads is a once-in-a-lifetime- convergence of all things wonderful.”
TAMARA YANG • CLIFTON, VA
HIKING & WALKING
6 Days, 5 Nights Mar–Dec Activity Levels 2–4 Premiere Hotels $5,499–$6,199/person double occ.
› Traverse the island via a 600-year-old system of levadas —aqueducts that crisscross its emerald mountains and carry water to its lower lands › Visit Ponta de São Lourenço and hike along its dramatic red-hued cliffs and striking volcanic rock formations › Savor meals at beloved local restaurants while sampling ciders, Madeira wines and the island’s signature drink, poncha › Ascend 5,964-foot Pico do Arieiro via the famous Stairway to Heaven, a thrilling route offering spectacular views › Unwind at sumptuous and historic retreats ensconced in the island’s naturally stunning landscapes Epic Trails & Ancient Forests on the Atlantic’s Garden Isle Portugal’s Madeira
(single occ. from $1,200) Start/End Funchal Available for: • Couples, Friends & Solos • Women’s Adventures
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