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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.

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

“Very enjoyable. Knowledgable and friendly guide, fluent in English and German. A small group of 15. Path was a bit congested in places due to part of it being temporarily closed for repairs and the destination was pretty busy, but all in all a great…”

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3.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

Discover Madeira's stunning levada hikes with this self-guided tour to 25 Fontes and Risco waterfalls, including transfers and expert tips for a memorable experience.

★ 4.8

“Totally stunning route , both waterfalls are amazing and the route down to fontes 25 and along the levada was amazing ……narrow on parts however nothing silly , though there is a hand rail if a little nervous. Lots of steps down and then back…”

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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

“I highly recommend booking this day trip! Our guide, Rosbert, was excellent: he shared a lot of interesting information and was very approachable. We had more than enough time to enjoy the sunrise as well as to complete the 7 km hike. The hike was…”

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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

“Our tour guide Lucy was AMAZING! I have never met anyone with such fun and positive energy. We got to see a great amount of the island, without it being too strenuous. We loved the tour, will definitely be recommending to our friends.”

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8.Funchal: Sunrise Pico do Arieiro & Ruivo/Larano HikeTransfer

Discover Madeira’s stunning peaks on this self-guided sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo or Larano, with roundtrip transport from Funchal.

★ 4.7

“I was very impressed with this company, we were given clear information. I had questions before the trip which were answered almost immediately. The bus arrived on time and departed within 10 minutes of the scheduled time. The walk was quite hard in parts but…”

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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

“Michael was a great driver and guide. The whole day was amazing, it is a busy trail but still completely worth it. The sky cliff and food at the jungle restaurant was good too. Also, had a really good group of people :-)”

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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

“First off, our driver was awesome as was the transfer/pick up and drop off process. In terms of the hike, the stairway to heaven (part of PR1) was spectacular, even with pretty terrible weather (wind, rain, lots of cloud cover). Highly recommend visiting that part…”

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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

“Really beautiful place, amazing scenery and a nice and not too challenging walk for most. Quite a few stairs up and down and the peak which is optional is much tougher so need good trainers or boots and plenty of water and it's fine for…”

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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

“Carlos was a brilliant guide and timed the walk to perfection with scattered breaks to allow us to rest. sadly, the weather wasn't the best so our visibility was limited but it was still a fantastic trip”

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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

“The driver Radko was attentive and kind. The trail from Pico Arieiro to the Funchal Ecological Park was tiring but totally worth it. Each landscape takes your breath away. I highly recommend it.”

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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

“Brilliant Tour – Gil Made It! Fantastic day out with our guide Gil – friendly, knowledgeable, and great fun. The views from Pico do Areeiro were stunning (so lucky with the weather!), and the Balcões Levada walk was short, easy, and beautiful. Loved the off-roading…”

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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