Gabriela Stančáková

I wanted to share my experience of the trip to Madeira. Gabriela was incredibly kind, even though she was feeling unwell with a cold, and the other two girls were lovely as well, which made the trip enjoyable. However, I was quite disappointed with the accommodation. The house, which cost €60 per night per person (split between three people, excluding the guide), felt very cheap and uncomfortable. For the price of the trip (around €1k for seven nights), I expected a much better standard of accommodation. It was definitely not up to par for what we paid. Additionally, I didn’t connect with nature in the way I had hoped. There was too much time spent in the car rather than on the trails, which took away from the experience. More guidance on the pacing of the hikes would have been appreciated as well. It felt like we were rushing through the trails without enough time to appreciate the surroundings, which made the experience feel a bit mechanical, like walking in a pack. I think with a few adjustments, the trip could have been much more fulfilling.