3 Self-Guided Hikes Worth Flying For

1.Queen Charlotte Track: Cruise & Self-Guided Hike from Picton

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 383 reviews · 8h 30m · from $66Our pick

Cruise with Beachcomber Cruises from Picton to Ship Cove, then choose a 17-kilometer hike to Furneaux Lodge or a 12.7-kilometer walk from Furneaux Lodge to Punga Cove. Your English-speaking skipper shares local history and wildlife notes, with time for food and a drink at the lodges.

“Enjoyed our trip. Both the ferry, the walk, the shop partway along in an idyllic setting and Furneaux lodge at the end. Nice to get tea on board in our own mugs (they highly recommend bringing your own)”

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2.PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Start before dawn with pickup in Funchal or Caniço, then watch sunrise from Pico do Arieiro before walking independently. Drivers such as Pedro, Filipe, Adriana, and Nuno provide route advice and trail updates. The service includes transport to the mountain and pickup near Funchal Ecological Park.

“Great tour company, very helpful, informative and friendly hike organizers and drivers, very punctual pickups”

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3.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 283 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride from selected Waikiki pickup zones to lush Manoa Falls with a small group of up to 14. Expect a moderate, sometimes muddy hike, local plant and island history, and a possible stop at Puʻu ʻUalakaʻi State Park. Guides such as Robert, Arlaine, and Hema are known for careful pacing and useful trail tips.

“Will was a wonderful tour guide. He had so many stories and history to share. He was so prepared with water, walking sticks and even mosquito spray. Beautiful hike to a waterfall !”

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