Portugal and Madeira

Next, we take to the water! Catch sunrise on a stand-up paddleboard as you glide into golden sea caves, arches, and hidden grottoes. Then up the adrenaline with coasteering—climbing along rocky sea walls, snorkeling in tide pools, and leaping into the clear ocean waters. Afterwards, we’ll give back by hosting a clean-up adventure on a remote coastal beach.

Ready for the ocean swells? You’ll head out for surf lessons to catch your first waves on Europe’s premiere coastline. Later, we’ll set sail into the open sea on an unforgettable dolphin and whale watching excursion. We’ll cap off our main mainland adventure with a sunset picnic at “The End of the World”—the southwesternmost point of continental Europe—complete with stargazing under dark night skies.

Immersion in Portuguese culture is a core piece of this trip. We’ll head into historic Lagos to explore its ancient walls and winding streets, followed by a hands-on Azulejo tile-painting class to create authentic Portuguese art. Before leaving the mainland, we’ll transfer to Lisbon for an energetic day navigating its historic neighborhoods, iconic trams, and local bakeries.

Finally, we’ll board a short flight over to Madeira Island! Known as the “Hawaii of Europe,” Madeira offers a totally different element of adventure. We’ll hike through lush levada trails, trek up dramatic volcanic peaks above the clouds, and suit up to rappel down emerald mountain waterfalls on a thrilling canyoneering excursion. You’ll celebrate the trip of a lifetime with your tight-knit crew before flying home!