Wellness and Adventure Holiday in Madeira, Portugal

The retreat runs over six days and five nights, based at the Dorisol Mimosa aparthotel in Funchal. Day one is just arrival and settling in. The next day you're up early for a transfer to Rabaçal, where you hike the famous 25 Fountains and Risco waterfalls trail through the Laurissilva forest. It's about 12 kilometres with modest elevation, so it's very doable for a regular walker. Afternoon yoga follows.

Day three is canyoning – you'll be abseiling down rock faces, sliding down natural water slides and jumping into clear pools. The guides are certified and provide all the gear. It's more of an adrenaline day, and the afternoon yoga is a gentler recovery session. Day four you drive to the north coast for a surf lesson with certified instructors, then have the afternoon free.

One of the things that stands out is how local this feels. Go Trail Madeira has been running adventures on the island since 2016, and their guides live here. The yoga teacher, Frederica, is Portuguese and switched to teaching from a law career – she teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa style. Afternoons leave room to explore Funchal's cafes and restaurants, and the included massage on day five is a proper finish before you head home.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 5 nights accommodation at Dorisol Mimosa hotel - Daily breakfast - 3 yoga sessions - 30-minute Thai & Ayurvedic Yoga Massage - Surf lesson - Canyoning tour - Hiking tour in Laurissilva Forest - Activity insurance - Certified and experienced local mountain guides - Shuttle to and from trails

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Lunch and dinner - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary