\u00a0January\u00a0 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”2614,2617,2620,2623,2626″ img_size=”full”][vc_btn title=”CONTACT US” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fsummit8.it%2Fit%2Fcontattaci%2F|title:Contact%20Us|target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text]Madeira is known as the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’. <\/em><\/strong>An island of unique colours, from the green of the forests to the yellow and grey of the volcanoes and cliffs. <\/em><\/strong>A true paradise for landscape and reportage photographers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nMadeira is a Portuguese island part of the Macaronesian archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Its very tropical climate makes it an earthy paradise rich in colourful nuances. Two-thirds of the Madeira archipelago is a protected area. Beyond the ancient volcanoes we find the largest laurisilva forest in the world.<\/p>\n
This photographic journey will take you to the most beautiful spots on the island, at sunrise, sunset and at night to photograph the landscape at its best hours. Short treks will take us to the top of Picco Ruivo and Aireiro, the highest mountains on the island. We will walk along the famous levadas to discover the history of the island and we will be thrilled by the sunsets and sunrises on the coast made of basalt peaks.<\/p>\n
We will be accommodated in hotels close to the destinations on the programme.<\/p>\n
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Programme (from 2 to\u00a0 7 January 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\nA briefing (video call) will be organised to know the needs of the group and to inform all about the daily activities.<\/p>\n
Day 1:<\/strong>
\nArrival at Santa Cruz airport. Meeting of participants and transfer by minivan to Machico.
\nBriefing and accommodation in the hotel.
\nDinner in a local restaurant in the town centre.
\nTime for night photo session in S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o.
\nOvernight stay in a hotel or B&B<\/p>\nDay 2:<\/strong>
\nSunrise exit to photograph the cliffs at Ponta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o.
\nReturn for breakfast at the hotel\/B&B
\nTour to the interior of the island for a short excursion to the Levada do Balcoes
\nPacked lunch or lunch at a local restaurant.
\nTransfer to Pico Arieiro excursion departure point
\nAscent to Pico Arieiro 1805m (one-hour hike excluding photo stops)
\nReturn after sunset.
\nDinner in a restaurant in Funchal
\nReturn and overnight stay in hotel \/ B&B in Machico<\/p>\nDay 3:
\n<\/strong>Breakfast at the hotel
\nVisit to the typical houses of Santana
\nLunch in a nearby restaurant.
\nAfternoon excursion to Pico Ruivo until sunset.
\nReturn after sunset
\nDinner in a restaurant.
\nOvernight stay in a hotel\/B&B in Machico<\/p>\nDay 4:
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nBreakfast at the hotel
\nTransfer to the North East of Madeira Island
\nVisit to the Fanal Forest and the Levada dos Cedros
\nShort excursion (1 hour excluding photo stops)
\nTransfer to Porto Moniz for lunch.
\nAccommodation in a hotel or B&B in Porto Moniz.
\nSunset and night session on the coast at Ribeira da Janela
\nDinner in Porto Moniz.<\/p>\n
Day 5:
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nSunrise in Porto Moniz
\nBreakfast at the hotel
\nTour of the island’s Miradores.
\nVisit to Funchal “capital” of the island and free time for shopping.
\nReturn towards Porto Moniz. Sunset photo session at the Levada dos Cedros
\nDinner in Porto Moniz, time in the evening to visit the town.
\nReturn to the hotel\/B&B in Porto Moniz.<\/p>\n
Day 6:
\n<\/strong><\/p>\nBreakfast and return to Santa Cruz airport (group transfer depending on departure time).
\nReturn flight (for those leaving late in the evening time for further visits).<\/p>\n
Journey themes<\/strong><\/p>\nLandscape photography, night photography, reportage photography.<\/p>\n
Required equipment<\/strong><\/p>\nSLR\/mirrorless camera and\/or other photo\/video devices.
\nRecommended lenses: Wide angle, telephoto,
\nRecommended filters: Digradant, big stopper (8-10 stop ND), polariser.
\nTripod.
\nComfortable hiking clothing, hiking boots. Windbreaker, cap, gloves (Madeira Island is very windy at altitude).
\nPhotographic or trekking backpack.<\/p>\n
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General information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDuration<\/strong><\/td>\nDestination<\/strong><\/td>\nDeparture<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n6 day \/ 5 nights<\/td>\n Portugal: Madeira Island<\/strong><\/td>\nJanuary 2, 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nGroup tour (min. 4, max. 8 persons): 6 days, 5 nights<\/strong><\/p>\nCOST PER PERSON: 1290 \u20ac<\/strong><\/h3>\nSingle room supplement, subject to availability : 250 \u20ac<\/p>\n
PAYMENTS, RESERVATIONS AND PENALTIES POLICY:<\/strong><\/p>\nPayments: 30% deposit on booking, balance 30 days before departure date.<\/p>\n
Cancellation fee: 30 % of the participation fee (100 % for cancellations less than 20 days before departure date)[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”PRICE INCLUDES” tab_id=”1639584461946-b662a358-65dc”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Excursion as scheduled, organisation and assistance in preparing the programme by SUMMIT-8
\nAccompaniment and teaching by Mirko Sotgiu, professional photographer and mid-mountain guide
\nCommon safety and first aid equipment
\nAccompanying person’s transfer costs
\nAssistance throughout the programme
\nMinivan and guide for the exclusive use of the group
\nOvernight stay and breakfast at the hotel.<\/p>\n
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Transfers to and from the meeting place – Santa Cruz Airport – Madeira.
\nReturn flights from Italy (you can request the agency to take care of your flight).
\nPhotographic equipment, clothing and trekking gear.
\nLunches, dinners and drinks. Due to the variability of photo schedules, decisions will be made daily for dinners and lunches.
\nTrip cancellation insurance.
\nExtras and everything not mentioned in “the price includes”.<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][vc_column_text]Information and booking<\/strong><\/p>\n
Madeira is a Portuguese island part of the Macaronesian archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Its very tropical climate makes it an earthy paradise rich in colourful nuances. Two-thirds of the Madeira archipelago is a protected area. Beyond the ancient volcanoes we find the largest laurisilva forest in the world.<\/p>\n
This photographic journey will take you to the most beautiful spots on the island, at sunrise, sunset and at night to photograph the landscape at its best hours. Short treks will take us to the top of Picco Ruivo and Aireiro, the highest mountains on the island. We will walk along the famous levadas to discover the history of the island and we will be thrilled by the sunsets and sunrises on the coast made of basalt peaks.<\/p>\n
We will be accommodated in hotels close to the destinations on the programme.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Programme (from 2 to\u00a0 7 January 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n A briefing (video call) will be organised to know the needs of the group and to inform all about the daily activities.<\/p>\n Day 1:<\/strong> Day 2:<\/strong> Day 3: Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel Day 5: Sunrise in Porto Moniz Day 6: Breakfast and return to Santa Cruz airport (group transfer depending on departure time). Journey themes<\/strong><\/p>\n Landscape photography, night photography, reportage photography.<\/p>\n Required equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n SLR\/mirrorless camera and\/or other photo\/video devices. <\/p>\n Group tour (min. 4, max. 8 persons): 6 days, 5 nights<\/strong><\/p>\n Single room supplement, subject to availability : 250 \u20ac<\/p>\n PAYMENTS, RESERVATIONS AND PENALTIES POLICY:<\/strong><\/p>\n Payments: 30% deposit on booking, balance 30 days before departure date.<\/p>\n Cancellation fee: 30 % of the participation fee (100 % for cancellations less than 20 days before departure date)[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”PRICE INCLUDES” tab_id=”1639584461946-b662a358-65dc”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Excursion as scheduled, organisation and assistance in preparing the programme by SUMMIT-8 <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE” tab_id=”1639584863041-12cf20c7-4372″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Transfers to and from the meeting place – Santa Cruz Airport – Madeira. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][vc_column_text]Information and booking<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nArrival at Santa Cruz airport. Meeting of participants and transfer by minivan to Machico.
\nBriefing and accommodation in the hotel.
\nDinner in a local restaurant in the town centre.
\nTime for night photo session in S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o.
\nOvernight stay in a hotel or B&B<\/p>\n
\nSunrise exit to photograph the cliffs at Ponta de S\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o.
\nReturn for breakfast at the hotel\/B&B
\nTour to the interior of the island for a short excursion to the Levada do Balcoes
\nPacked lunch or lunch at a local restaurant.
\nTransfer to Pico Arieiro excursion departure point
\nAscent to Pico Arieiro 1805m (one-hour hike excluding photo stops)
\nReturn after sunset.
\nDinner in a restaurant in Funchal
\nReturn and overnight stay in hotel \/ B&B in Machico<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Breakfast at the hotel
\nVisit to the typical houses of Santana
\nLunch in a nearby restaurant.
\nAfternoon excursion to Pico Ruivo until sunset.
\nReturn after sunset
\nDinner in a restaurant.
\nOvernight stay in a hotel\/B&B in Machico<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nTransfer to the North East of Madeira Island
\nVisit to the Fanal Forest and the Levada dos Cedros
\nShort excursion (1 hour excluding photo stops)
\nTransfer to Porto Moniz for lunch.
\nAccommodation in a hotel or B&B in Porto Moniz.
\nSunset and night session on the coast at Ribeira da Janela
\nDinner in Porto Moniz.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nBreakfast at the hotel
\nTour of the island’s Miradores.
\nVisit to Funchal “capital” of the island and free time for shopping.
\nReturn towards Porto Moniz. Sunset photo session at the Levada dos Cedros
\nDinner in Porto Moniz, time in the evening to visit the town.
\nReturn to the hotel\/B&B in Porto Moniz.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nReturn flight (for those leaving late in the evening time for further visits).<\/p>\n
\nRecommended lenses: Wide angle, telephoto,
\nRecommended filters: Digradant, big stopper (8-10 stop ND), polariser.
\nTripod.
\nComfortable hiking clothing, hiking boots. Windbreaker, cap, gloves (Madeira Island is very windy at altitude).
\nPhotographic or trekking backpack.<\/p>\nGeneral information<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n Duration<\/strong><\/td>\n Destination<\/strong><\/td>\n Departure<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6 day \/ 5 nights<\/td>\n Portugal: Madeira Island<\/strong><\/td>\n January 2, 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n COST PER PERSON: 1290 \u20ac<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nAccompaniment and teaching by Mirko Sotgiu, professional photographer and mid-mountain guide
\nCommon safety and first aid equipment
\nAccompanying person’s transfer costs
\nAssistance throughout the programme
\nMinivan and guide for the exclusive use of the group
\nOvernight stay and breakfast at the hotel.<\/p>\n
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\nReturn flights from Italy (you can request the agency to take care of your flight).
\nPhotographic equipment, clothing and trekking gear.
\nLunches, dinners and drinks. Due to the variability of photo schedules, decisions will be made daily for dinners and lunches.
\nTrip cancellation insurance.
\nExtras and everything not mentioned in “the price includes”.<\/p>\n