Madeira

Packing List

We’ve provided packing recommendations below; however, equivalent items work just fine. We also offer many items for sale via our online store.

Footwear

Hiking Boots

Low or high top, light-weight or Gore-Tex hiking shoes (No tennis shoes!)

Qty: 1

Required Shoes

Lower Body Layers

Long Underwear / Base Layer Bottom

Synthetic, non-cotton medium weight long underwear bottoms, one pair can be leggings for girls

Qty: 2-3

Patagonia Capilene Lightweight/Midweight Bottoms

Long Underwear

Synthetic, non-cotton medium weight long underwear bottoms, one pair can be leggings for girls

Qty: 1

Patagonia Capilene Lightweight/Midweight Bottoms

Rain Pants

100% Waterproof pants large enough to fit over regular pants

Qty: 1

Required Clothing Items

Packing Tips

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:

A change of clothes (underwear + t-shirt + shorts or pants)
Your rain jacket
Prescription medications & toothbrush
Passport, ID, money
Completed International Travel Authorization form

These items are already included in the packing list – they are not additional items!

Lodging

Sleeping

During your trip you will stay in a variety of accommodations!

Eating

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.

Immunizations

Recommended Immunizations

Routine Vaccinations

Moondance adheres 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.

Routine vaccinations related to travel may include the following:

COVID-19
Chickenpox (Varicella)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Influenza
Measles, mumps, Rubella
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal
Polio
Rotavirus
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis
Shingles (Zoster)

Rabies

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.

Resources to Share With Your Physician

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.