Madeira
Information for Enrolled Students
We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our online store.
45-60 liters, with shoulder straps, MUST be small enough to carry on the plane
25-35 liter lightweight daypack with hip belt to carry your rain jacket, water bottle and snacks
100% waterproof backpack cover
Highly recommended. Silk, cotton, or synthetic. Used as a “lightweight sheet” in warm climates in lieu of a sleeping bag. Used when staying in hotels/ hostels as a personal sheet.
Lightweight hiking boots or trail shoes; can be Gore-Tex but not necessary
These can be open-toed, but do need to have a back strap - no flip flops!
An old pair of running/tennis shoes/sneakers, not to be hiked in, able to get dirty
Regular, comfortable athletic socks, can be cotton
Non-cotton, lightweight hiking socks
Non-cotton, medium-weight hiking socks; warmer socks
Synthetic, lightweight, non-cotton hiking pants
Synthetic, non-cotton fleece pants or sweatpants
Synthetic, non-cotton medium weight long underwear bottoms
Synthetic, non-cotton shorts
Boys: your quick dry shorts can double as a bathing suit
Synthetic, non-cotton are best (but a couple cotton pairs are permitted)
Synthetic, Non-cotton - This needs to be heavier than the Lightweight Top
Synthetic lightweight insulation, non-cotton; packable/compressible
100% Waterproof Rain Jacket with Hood - NO ponchos!
Synthetic, non-cotton, light-weight long sleeve top
Medium-weight long-sleeved (polypropylene or Capilene, NOT Cotton)
Lightweight sunshirt with hood to protect arms and neck from sun
For Girls
Synthetic, quick-dry, non-cotton t-shirts
For additional sun and wind protection. Buffs are tube-like and can be worn up to 12 different ways providing versatile sun protection. Can even be worn as a headband!
With Fresh Batteries + 2 Sets of Spare Batteries; This is very important!
Plastic food storage container with sealable lid; Must fit a large sandwich
Nylon or mesh stuff sack (sleeping bag size) for dirty clothes, etc.
With 100% UV Protection
Contains: toothbrush, toothpaste, travel shampoo & soap, deodorant, sunscreen
Contains: Insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, Band-aids, Moleskin, Chapstick w/ sun prevention, Wet Ones wipes, Dramamine (if prone to motion sickness), personal hand sanitizer.
If your child wears glasses and/or contacts, please bring at least one spare pair of glasses/ lenses. Contact lens wearers should bring a pair of glasses as backup in addition to contacts.
The best way to send medication is with PillPacks by Amazon or a Pill Box.
Please bring any personal medications and travel medications as advised by your Physician.
Non-plastic
Absorbent & quick to dry, large or extra-large works best
Small, pea-less plastic will do; most backpacks/daypacks have whistles on their sternum strap which would suffice!
Personal wallet with $200 spending money and valid identification; be mindful of international exchange and certain credit card restrictions
Original signed and notarized international travel authorization form
Passport (valid for 6 months after the last day of your trip) + 2 additional photocopies of your passport
Paperback books are less bulky
For journaling
HIGHLY recommend; a luxury to have while camping or on travel days
One (1) set to wear for Town Day
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
With charger, extra battery, and 32-64 GB memory card
Portable charger/power bank to charge camera and GoPro
Country-specific power adapter for charging cameras
We encourage parents and students to check the local weather the weeks and days leading up to departure for their trip. For some locations, weather can vary significantly between early June and late July, and students going on a later session of a trip may not need an extra layer.
In the event that your luggage is delayed or lost in transit, we want you to be prepared. Therefore, wear tennis or hiking shoes on the plane. Plus, pack the following items from this packing list in your daypack / school backpack carry-on:
These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!
During your trip you will stay in a variety of accommodations: hotels/hostels, mountain huts, and tents. Local outfitters will provide sleeping bags and ground pads for camping sections.
Please bring all personal eating utensils/gear listed on the packing list. Moondance and the accommodations will provide all group cooking gear. If you have any special dietary restrictions/ considerations, please contact the Moondance office for further information.
Required; must be within 10 years of the trip
Moondance adheres to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations. They state that routine vaccines are those recommended for everyone in the United States, depending on age and vaccine history. Please consult with a physician for specific recommendations based on your health history and continuously check the CDC website for updates.
Routine vaccinations related to travel may include the following:
While dogs with rabies are not commonly found in Portugal, you may consider pre-exposure vaccination for rabies prior to travel due to our remote wilderness locations.
Check the map tab on this page to view a map of where Moondance groups will be traveling throughout Madeira. Provide this information to your physician of choice (primary care physician, travel clinic, etc.) in order to get the most accurate suggestions for immunizations and vaccinations.
Click here to see what the CDC recommends for travelers in Madeira.
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 6, 2025 | TAP Portugal 224 | MIA (Miami) | 4:30 PM | LIS (Lisbon) | 5:50 am (6/07) |
| Saturday, June 7, 2025 | TAP Portugal 1687 | LIS (Lisbon) | 10:15 AM | (FNC) Madeira | 12:00 pm (6/07) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 22, 2025 | TAP Portugal 1698 | FNC (Madeira) | 6:00 AM | LIS (Lisbon) | 7:40 am (6/22) |
| Sunday, June 22, 2025 | TAP Portugal 223 | LIS (Lisbon) | 10:30 AM | MIA (Miami) | 2:45 pm (6/22) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | TAP Portugal 224 | MIA (Miami) | 4:30 PM | LIS (Lisbon) | 5:55 am (6/25) |
| Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | TAP Portugal 1687 | LIS (Lisbon) | 9:50 AM | FNC (Madeira) | 11:35 am (6/25) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 10, 2025 | TAP Portugal 1698 | FNC (Madeira) | 5:55 AM | LIS (Lisbon) | 7:35 am (7/10) |
| Thursday, July 10, 2025 | TAP Portugal 223 | (LIS) Lisbon | 10:30 AM | MIA (Miami) | 2:45 pm (7/10) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | TAP Portugal 224 | MIA (Miami) | 4:30 PM | LIS (Lisbon) | 5:55 am (7/13) |
| Sunday, July 13, 2025 | TAP Portugal 1687 | LIS (Lisbon) | 9:50 AM | FNC (Madeira) | 11:35 am (7/13) |
| Date | Flight | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | TAP Portugal 1698 | FNC (Madeira) | 5:55 AM | LIS (Lisbon) | 7:35 am (7/28) |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | TAP Portugal 223 | LIS (Lisbon) | 10:30 AM | MIA (Miami) | 2:45 pm (7/28) |
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Important Travel Notes:
We recommend you book with our partner travel agency (Corporate Traveler) for this trip. Please complete this form, and they will be in touch in 3-5 days via email with flight options.
Phone: 617.720.3050
Email: christianna.hoffman@corporatetraveler.us
800.832.5229
615.610.5900
9am-5pm M-F CST
info@moondanceadventures.com
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We are full for girls, but we have select spots for a boy.
We are full for boys, but we have select spots for a girl.
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