Madeira with your class
Madeira is one of Europe’s most underrated school trip destinations, a volcanic island rising dramatically from the Atlantic, with ecosystems, landscapes, and experiences that cannot be replicated on the mainland. Students spend their days hiking between mountain peaks above the clouds, following centuries-old irrigation channels through UNESCO-protected laurel forests, watching dolphins from an eco-friendly catamaran, and exploring a capital city whose botanical gardens, markets, and clifftop viewpoints tell the story of a remarkable island culture.
Trip highlights
A full-day mountain adventure combining the Pico do Arieiro summit hike with a village stop in Santana and a second ascent to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest peak
A whale and dolphin watching excursion aboard an eco-friendly catamaran, combining marine wildlife observation with Atlantic conservation and biodiversity content
A full-day west coast tour taking in Cabo Girão, the natural lava pools of Porto Moniz, and the black volcanic coastline at Seixal
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Practical information
- Local currency is Euro (€); spending money recommended for lunches on excursion days and personal purchases
- Spring strongly recommended, April to June for stable weather and hiking conditions
- On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.
A day by day
✏️ This is an example timetable: we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.
Students come home with…
- a transformed understanding of volcanic geography, genuine high-altitude hiking experience, and the particular satisfaction of having stood on top of an Atlantic island in the clouds.
In pictures
Nature & Outdoor School Trips - your questions
We have programmes from P1 (age 6) upwards. Bokrijk (1 night) suits P1–P2 first residentials; Massembre and Lichtaart suit P3–P5; Malmedy and Bouillon are best for P5 upwards and secondary groups.
Yes. We use vetted countryside centres and residential schools with full board, warm shared rooms and indoor spaces for evening activities and poor weather.
A nurse consultation is available on every residential trip; for shorter stays we have 24/7 emergency medical support.
Return travel, full-board accommodation, all guided activities, specialist guides, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.