Peaks above the clouds. Green levada trails. An Atlantic voyage and an evening at Blandy’s. Madeira offers a fresh perspective, with TRCO’s experience behind the details.
The destination / Your group
Mountains in the morning, green valleys and Santana later in the day, then a shared table and time to talk. We have organised Madeira trips for VELUX and other companies, drawing on inspections, preparation and delivery on the island.
We use that experience to build a new programme for your employees or business partners. Activity levels, meeting time and the rhythm of the trip follow the group. A shorter four- or five-day stay is also possible; the extended example below covers six days and five nights.
Programme ideas
Pico do Areeiro, Pico Ruivo and the island’s irrigation-channel paths offer very different ways to experience the landscape. We can choose viewpoints, a short walk or a more demanding trek. Distance, ascent and exposure are matched to participants. Trail access, booking requirements and weather are checked before confirming the route, with an alternative planned if access changes.
Small crews, local drivers and a changing landscape make a lively shared day. An eastern route can include Santana, while a western route is planned as a separate, coherent alternative. We use permitted roads and tracks, allow time for viewpoints and lunch, and agree the intensity and driving time with the group.
Monte’s wicker toboggans, guided by carreiros, create an energetic contrast with Santana’s thatched houses. We plan small groups and onward transport from Livramento. The toboggan experience depends on operating conditions; we check ticketing arrangements and allow for queues rather than promising a fixed departure slot.
Historic cellars in Funchal provide a setting for learning about Madeira wine, a tasting and a carefully prepared group dinner. The room, menu, table layout, branding and exclusive-use arrangements are confirmed for the event. Non-alcoholic alternatives and dietary preferences are included in the planning.
A guided visit to Mercado dos Lavradores introduces seasonal fruit and local produce. A pre-arranged tasting gives participants time to compare flavours, then a local lunch or culinary challenge can continue the experience. We divide larger groups and plan around market opening hours.
The Santa Maria de Colombo is a modern replica sailing ship offering a distinctive view of Madeira’s coast. We can investigate a private sailing, subject to capacity, availability and sea conditions. Back ashore, a poncha demonstration and dinner can include equally thoughtful alcohol-free options.
Your itinerary / 6 days / 5 nights
Arrival, hotel transfer and, if flights allow, a short Funchal walk. A welcome dinner introduces island flavours and poncha, with alcohol-free options.
Fruit tasting at Mercado dos Lavradores, Monte’s toboggans and lunch. The afternoon allows for rest or an agreed business session.
Mountain viewpoints and a selected short levada walk, or a longer trek for an active group. The route follows current access conditions and participants’ abilities.
Local drivers, scenic stops and lunch. Santana can be included on an eastern route; a western itinerary is an alternative.
A proposed Santa Maria de Colombo cruise, time to refresh and a final dinner with a Madeira wine experience at Blandy’s.
Breakfast and an airport transfer around the flight schedule, or the start of a separately arranged Porto Santo extension.
The sequence depends on flights, weather, attraction operation and confirmed reservations. Porto Santo can be a separate extension, for example two additional nights, with its own transport and accommodation arrangements and sufficient time before the international flight.
TRCO / From experience
Our archive includes VELUX participants enjoying the Monte toboggans, mountain outings and carefully staged dinners. A VELUX reference relates to an 80-person Madeira trip held on 23–26 January 2024. We use this delivery experience to shape each new programme, rather than treating every group as the same.
Quality First! / Behind the scenes
We agree the people, objectives, pace and room requirements before choosing the final programme.
Flights, transfers, accommodation, guides and selected activities are coordinated as one itinerary.
Dietary needs, activity alternatives, business sessions and shared evenings are considered together.
We agree communication, participant information and the scope of TRCO’s on-site coordination.
Planning your trip
No. We can offer viewpoints, a short walk or a longer trek, with groups meeting again for lunch. Distance, ascent, exposure and pace are agreed around participants’ needs.
No. Access depends on current local rules, reservations, weather and trail conditions. We check the selected route and arrange guides, transfers and an alternative where needed.
Yes, as a separately planned stage. We arrange ferry or flight options, transfers and accommodation around actual schedules, with a suitable buffer before the return flight.
Dates, departure points, group size, hotel standard, selected activities and private-use arrangements. The proposal sets out the included services, optional experiences and the agreed level of TRCO support.
TRCO / Quality First!
Tell us the purpose, approximate group size, preferred dates, departure cities and budget. We will help turn your ideas into a programme, with a clear scope of services.
Photographs from TRCO’s trips and image library. Previous events illustrate our experience; new programmes are agreed individually.
