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A hiking permit (€4.50) is required — full instructions on how to purchase it are sent by email after booking.","short_description":"Self-guided coastal hike on Madeira's easternmost peninsula, with shared transfers. 7.5 km round trip with ocean views on both sides, suitable for families and most fitness levels.","duration":"6 hours and 30 minutes","price_cents":3400,"max_guests":9,"difficulty":"easy","featured":false,"active":true,"cover_url":"https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/ponta-sao-lourenco-hiking-transfer/p8-madeira-ponta-sao-lourenco-02-1600.webp","gallery":["https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/ponta-sao-lourenco-hiking-transfer/p8-madeira-ponta-sao-lourenco-02-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/ponta-sao-lourenco-hiking-transfer/madeira-ponta-sao-lourenco-01-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/ponta-sao-lourenco-hiking-transfer/p8-madeira-ponta-sao-lourenco-04-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/ponta-sao-lourenco-hiking-transfer/p8-madeira-ponta-sao-lourenco-05-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/ponta-sao-lourenco-hiking-transfer/p8-madeira-ponta-sao-lourenco-03-1600.webp"],"includes":["Shared round-trip transfer (small group)","Pickup and drop-off (Funchal and Caniço)","Air-conditioned vehicle","Hike instructions on the day","Digital map"],"created_at":"2026-04-07T01:32:50.209041+00:00","pickup_type":"full_pickup","pickup_zones":["Funchal","Caniço"],"pickup_partner":null,"meeting_point_address":"Pickup is free in Funchal and Caniço.\n\nYour exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before via WhatsApp.","excludes":["Guide (self-guided hike)","Forest fee: €4.50 (IFCN)","Food and drinks"],"what_to_bring":["Comfortable walking shoes with grip — terrain is rocky but not technical","Sunscreen and a hat — there is no shade on this trail","Sunglasses","Water (at least 1.5 litres)","Snacks","Light windproof layer","Swimwear — there's a small pier at the end if the sea is calm"],"highlights":["PR8 Ponta São Lourenço trail","Ocean views the entire way","Self-guided hike at your pace"],"languages":null,"tour_type":"self-guided","badge_info":"Pickup included · Full day · Moderate","age_requirement":"10 + Years Old","before_you_go":"[\"This is a transfer service — you hike at your own pace, without a guide alongside you.\",\"The day before, you'll receive a WhatsApp message with your exact pickup time, weather forecast and a digital map.\",\"At 126 m maximum altitude, this is one of the most accessible hikes in Madeira — suitable for families and most fitness levels.\",\"The trail is fully exposed with no shade — bring sun protection and start hydrated.\",\"Wind can be strong on the peninsula — the terrain offers no shelter.\",\"A hiking permit (€4.50) is required — full instructions sent by email after booking.\",\"IFCN trail fee: paid separately, non-refundable if you cancel — refunded only if IFCN itself closes the trail.\"]","bokun_id":"896957","category":"hiking","min_pax":null,"max_pax":9,"distance_km":7.5,"walking_time_hours":3.5,"altitude_max_m":126,"altitude_min_m":23,"difficulty_level":"moderate","start_point":"Ponta São Lourenço","end_point":"Ponta São Lourenço","trail_type":"out-and-back","itinerary":null,"route_alert":null,"subcategory":"Hiking Tour","seo_title":"PR8 Ponta de São Lourenço Hike Transfer, Madeira","seo_description":"Self-guided coastal hike on Madeira's easternmost peninsula with shared transfers. 7.5 km round trip with ocean views on both sides, family-friendly.","seo_h1":"PR8 Ponta São Lourenço Hiking Transfer","payment_mode":"full","deposit_amount":0,"deposit_type":"percentage","bokun_experience_id":null,"not_included":["Guide (self-guided hike)","Hiking permit: €4.50 (IFCN)","Food and drinks"],"pickup_meeting_point":"Pickup is free in Funchal and Caniço. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed the day before via WhatsApp.","age_restriction":"10 + Years Old","languages_available":"English, Portuguese, Spanish","payment_info":"Full payment required","og_image":null,"price_child_cents":0,"meeting_point":null,"cancellation_policy":"free_48h","cancellation_hours":48,"min_age":0,"what_to_know_before_you_go":null,"partner_name":null,"time_slots":null,"packages":null,"send_info_email":false,"fare_table":null,"group_size_label":null,"islands":null,"rating":4.8,"review_count":1182,"rating_source":"getyourguide","rating_checked_at":"2026-11-02","reviews_url":"https://www.getyourguide.com/-t568534/","reviews_partner":null,"operator_rating":null,"operator_review_count":null,"package_ratings":null,"partner":{"slug":"do-it-madeira","name":"Do it Madeira","type":"tour_operator","min_age":12,"specialty":"Hiking transfers (round-trip from Funchal to trailheads)","location":"Funchal","website":"https://doit-madeira.com/","google_rating":4.8,"google_reviews":166,"google_place_id":"ChIJFdIVv8lfYAwRmOIMECyE6Jw","reviews":[{"author":"Yoan-Alexander Grigorov","rating":5,"text":"I purchased a hike transfer and everything was arranged easy clear and communication was excellent 👌🏻. The driver and the folks on WhatsApp also helped with any additional information about the hikes. I recommend Do it Madeira and I will do the rest of the hikes they offer transfers to next times I visit Madeira.\n\nP.S. Madeira is now my most favorite vacation spot. It's uncannily beautiful, food is amazing and weather is like paradise.","time_ago":"7 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xrMWFFcGhhMGxEUm1kalRVRm9ZVEp5YkRCTlVFRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Katharina M","rating":5,"text":"I can only recommend Do it Madeira! I did 4 different hiking transfers with them, and all of them were a great experience. All the necessary information was sent via WhatsApp one day before the hike. Quick communication with Logan and Jessica even at night. They even found a solution for me to join my preferred hike even when it was originally booked out. The drivers/guides (especially Nuno and Christiano) were extremly nice and helpful , and also give good recommendations on what to do in Madeira. A great option for everyone who can't or doesn't want to rent a car in Madeira!","time_ago":"2 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tScFIzSkpXRVpxWW0xS2J6VTNNazlZUm1ONFkzYxAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"MSS","rating":5,"text":"We did 4 hikes with Do It Madeira and had an amazing experience from start to finish. Communication was always very clear, and any schedule changes were communicated immediately via WhatsApp, which made everything super smooth and stress-free.\n\nAll the guides were fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great recommendations that really enhanced our time in Madeira. Each hike was well-organized and enjoyable, and we felt well taken care of throughout.\n\nHighly recommend this company if you're looking to explore Madeira's incredible hiking trails!","time_ago":"9 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwVFZ6Vmtjbkp1TWpBMmRrUkRkRE5PYVhkWWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Panoraia Kalapotharakou","rating":5,"text":"We booked this activity as we wanted to do a bit of a mountain hiking and see some great views. The weather was not on our side and we weren’t comfortable to do the PR1 due to strong winds. So, we decided not to risk it. We did the PR3 which was a very lovely hike. The trail is relatively well marked but we used All Trails to make sure we were on the correct path. PR3 is a very quiet trail and peaceful. We love mountains and trees and rivers, so it was excellent for us. PR3 is not challenging, apart in some small parts. We got to see some cute donkeys at the end and also had great coffee/tea/cake/food at the cafe near the bottom of the trail.\nMiguel is a top guide and an excellent drive! Very professional! He thoroughly explained both PR1 and PR3 trails! He is polite and good natured (give him a pay rise please he is worth it)!\nWe totally recommend this activity and Miguel specifically!!","time_ago":"2 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxNGRtOWtiVlZwUVhabVdtRldRbFJLYlY5SlRHYxAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Jeff Perez","rating":5,"text":"We did the sunrise transfer and the organization of the company is great. Easy to contact, fast reply, and reliable. The drive suggested a perfect spot for the sunrise and provided local food recommendations as well. Our group did PR1 and PR3 which took about 5 hours. Definitely worth booking!","time_ago":"11 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJcnd4NnZtemJiSmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"}],"reviews_fetched_at":"2026-05-04T14:38:32.712Z"}}