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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

“Henrique was great, he gave really clear directions about following the trail so there was really no way to get lost. Pick up and drop off we're both prompt.”

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2.Madeira: Enjoy a Guided Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

Discover Madeira’s stunning Rabaçal Valley on a guided levada walk, featuring waterfalls, endemic flora, and breathtaking scenery—perfect for nature lovers.

★ 4.7

“The tour was as described, very well organised and led by a very impressive lady, Sara, whose knowledge, enthusiasm and humour made the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable!”

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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

“Loved the hike. So beautiful and pick up was so easy. Our driver Nuno was so kind. The hike itself was generally easy in that it was flat but felt like such an adventure with the narrow paths and tunnels. I do recommend this company…”

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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

“I had the Tour with Carlos, he is a very nice guide and driver. He drives very safe and takes excellent care! We had a funny multilingual group, with Portuguese, English, German (and Singapore) and he was trying to please everyone. I think everybody enjoyed…”

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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.

“Great communication from the company and our driver Vitor, who explained everything we needed to know about the hike very well. The hike was beautiful!”

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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

“Fabulous trip nice walk to the 25 Fountains with lots of information about the area and it’s habitat Stopped for lovely lunch afterwards then we went for a tour of the west side finishing off in the SkyWalk Plenty of time to enjoy each section…”

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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

“Beautiful day, gray walk and very contrasting scenery, we had the choice of walking back or speed baiting back but we walked as it was so beautiful.”

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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

“We loved the tour, the sunrise on top of Pico Ruivo was magical. Carlos did an amazing job guiding us up to the top; he gave us extra jackets and hat to help with the cold, and made sure we were well adjusted to the…”

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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

“Great experience with radko and elizabeth. arrived right on time. Good communication with them. You cannot go wrong booking with them.”

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15.Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk

Discover Madeira’s stunning landscapes on this 8-hour Santana Jeep Safari. Enjoy panoramic views, levada hikes, off-road riding, and cultural stops.

★ 4.8

“Trip was everything i had expected. Great day for all. Lunch stop very good was shocked how good ot was. Great value for money. Full day down to last minute. Guide funny .clearly enjoyed his job. Only problem once booked on line very hard 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