Every way up the mountain

Mountain peaks, ridgelines and the drama of the high east. A full day climbing to 1,861m at Pico do Arieiro before the coast opens up below.

Waterfalls, black-sand coast, and a thousand-year forest. A full day west, from the Atlantic to the high plateau, with a guide who reads the weather so you don't have to.

Madeira's real bar scene: three hours of traditional tascas in the neighbourhoods around Funchal, with a local guide who knows every counter.

Start the day at altitude and watch Madeira wake up above the clouds. A short, spectacular half-day that has you back in Funchal before most hotels finish breakfast.

Golden light, dramatic coastline, and the island at its most atmospheric. The mountain crowds head home; the colour show starts. A half-day timed for the best light of the day.

Your own Land Rover, guide and route, in a morning or afternoon. The private experience sized for shorter stays, packed schedules and cruise calls.

A whole Land Rover and guide to yourselves for the full island day. The route is built around what you want to see, ideal for families, photographers and anyone who'd rather not share the jeep.

A fully private guided hike, adapted to your fitness, your interests and the day's conditions. Forest walks, mountain paths, levadas or quiet routes away from the crowds.

You don't know where you're going. That's the point. A sunrise spot we never publish, shared only with the handful of people in the jeep.