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15 Best Madeira Levada Walks & Hikes

The levada walks: guided routes along the irrigation channels with footpaths attached, from the 25 Fontes waterfalls to the Pico-to-Pico ridge and sunrise above the clouds. Transfers come included; the laurel forest does the rest.

1.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

Experience Madeira's highest peaks on a self-guided sunrise hike from Funchal with door-to-door transfer, stunning scenery, and flexible planning for adventurers.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Our guide was very helpful from start to finish! He was very knowledgeable about the hike and made sure we were comfortable with all of the information before we left. He also provided some helpful tips too! I'd definitely recommend doing this!”

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5.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer Hike

Discover Madeira’s stunning Laurissilva Forest on a self-guided 15 km Caldeirão Verde hike with hotel transfers, expert tips, and breathtaking waterfalls for $39.

★ 4.9

“Diogo was the loveliest guide, we had such a laugh with him and he took such great care of us, was super kind and full of knowledge! Really recommend this tour in general, it really opens up at the end and also suggest bringing swim…”

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6.Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

Experience a stunning Madeira sunrise from Pico do Arieiro, enjoy scenic hikes, and take in breathtaking coastal views—perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 4.8

“Unfortunately I didn’t go on the experience, due to a mix up! But great follow up from the company so I recommend them on their honesty and great approach to customer service.”

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7.Madeira East Island Tour and Levada Walk

Discover Madeira’s east side on an 8-hour tour featuring stunning mountain views, lush forests, levada walks, and authentic local cuisine.

★ 4.6

“This tour was incredible. So much to see, experience, eat, drink 😀 Lucy our guide is really as good as everyone says. Best value ever. Don't contemplate but book this tour 👏🏼”

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9.Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

Discover Madeira's stunning landscapes on a self-guided Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike with convenient pickup, scenic views, tunnels, waterfalls, and flexible timing.

“We were dropped at the beginning of the hike and picked up from the same location at the end. The hike is fairly easy, mostly flat but rather wet and sometimes slippery. There are 3 or 4 tunnels and you need a flashlight to get…”

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10.Skywalk 4×4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk

Discover Madeira's stunning landscapes with the Skywalk 4x4 Experience and Rabacal Levada Walk. Enjoy waterfalls, sea cliffs, and off-road adventure for $41.

★ 5.0

“Julia, our guide was very friendly and informative. The walk through the Levadas was stunning, busy at times with other tourists but still excellent trip. Lunch which we paid for separately was great value, would recommend this too.”

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11.Transfer Sunrise Self-Guided Hike Pico do Arieiro

Experience a self-guided sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with hotel pickup, stunning views, and flexible pacing—perfect for adventurous travelers.

★ 5.0

“The whatsapp communication was excellent! Pour driver Pedro was very kind. The hike itself was unexpectedly in the rain, fog and windy, but it's nature so it happens. Great experience overall!”

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12.From Funchal: Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike

Experience Madeira’s stunning Ponta de São Lourenço on a full-day guided hike from Funchal, featuring unique rock formations, breathtaking views, and ocean swimming.

★ 4.6

“Our guide Ruby was fantastic! She loves her job and it shows! She gave us a lot of information in the bus and during the walk, and answered all of our questions with a smile. Ruby is very dynamic and always made sure everyone was…”

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13.Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

Experience Madeira’s highest peak with a guided sunrise hike, star gazing, and stunning views, all with hotel pickup and personalized attention for $63.

★ 5.0

“Perfect trip to the peak, tour guide was excellent. He offered us a refund before we went up because he didn’t think we’d see the sunset but we went up anyway and did see it briefly as it was very cloudy that day but still…”

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14.Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

Discover Madeira's stunning mountain peaks with this flexible self-guided hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, including stress-free transfers and breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“Our driver Mike was really professional and friendly. Pick up and drop off on time. As PR1 was partially closed we did 1.2km out and back on this then 7km of PR3. Actually preferred PR3 as we felt like we had the path mostly to…”

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More Madeira Levada Walks & Hikes

5.0Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$42.34 4.6Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira7 hours$46 4.9From Funchal: Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike8 hours$50 4.525 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)7 hours (approx.)$52.87 4.8Madeira : Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro + 2 Hikes – PR1 and PR36 - 8 hours$33 4.5Madeira East Island Tour with Levada Walk and Lunch8 hours (approx.)$66.38 4.7Madeira Island: Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk7 hours$54 4.6Serra de Água Valley Levada Walk4 hours$38 4.5Full-Day Rabaçal Levada Walk from Funchal8 hours (approx.)$52.02 5.0Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group6 to 8 hours (approx.)$120.94 4.7Camacha: Levada Trail e-Bike Guided Tour3.5 hours$82 4.7Madeira: Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes Guided Hiking Tour8 hours$47 4.6Fanal / Assobiadores – Levada Walk8 hours$50 4.6From Funchal: Madeira Lakes Levada Guided Hike8 hours$50 5.0Transfer Rabacal 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided8 hours (approx.)$41.03 4.7From Funchal/Caniço: Rabaçal Hike (25 Fontes) Bus Transfer$32 5.0East Madeira Guided Tour with Balcões Levada Walk7 hours (approx.)$38.62 4.7Madeira: Paradise Valley Levada Walk4 hours$38 4.5Rabaçal 25 Fontes Levada Walk in Small Groups5 to 7 hours (approx.)$54.31 4.7From Funchal: São Jorge Valleys Levada Walk8 hours$50 4.5Referta / Castelejo – Levada Walk4 hours$38 5.0Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk – 6 hours$391.81 4.0Caldeirão Verde Levada (PR 9) – Guided Madeira Levada Walk7 hours (approx.)$55.12 4.5Madeira: Queimadas, Caldeirão Verde and Levada Walk8 hours$50