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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.

4.Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

Discover Madeira’s stunning mountain views with a self-guided sunrise or morning hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, including hassle-free transfers and expert tips.

★ 4.8

“Great trip, even though part of the trail was closed! Radko was a great guide, very friendly! And Elisabeth was great to communicate throughout! would recommend!”

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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

“Fantastic walk, a gentle gradient and very well maintained paths with amazing views. Our guide was helpful with tips for the tunnels and took us to a great view point on the way home. Highly recommend this trip”

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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

“The trails were beautiful. We had good weather. The Larano trail was beautiful and well shaded for most of it. The guide was knowledgeable and gave interesting informations on the island’s vegetation, history, and geography.”

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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 was handled by Secret Madeira. Our guide and driver, Mr. Gama, was sooo professional and knowledgeable! We marked all the spots mentioned plus one more as a bonus. The lunch was at a very popular & touristy restaurant, the meal had 3 courses…”

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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 happy with the transfer and how everything was organized! The driver was very patient and punctual. The hikes are moderate, but make sure to be dressed in layers for the sunrise hike while it can be extremely windy.”

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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 had a great transfer with Fabio. I will say though that the walk was 20km with the extra bit from the drop off point in total by my watch, with only 60 metres ascent, however the ground is very uneven so it is tough…”

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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

“Overall the tour was great. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable and looked after us very well. Lunch was well organised and not overly expensive. I removed a star as we were a bit disappointed that part of the tour was omitted as we didn’t…”

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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

“Fabulous trip, early start but you get a great spot for the sunrise. And the stars are amazing such a clear view of the sky. Great conditions so saw the sunrise above the clouds , amazing view. Take layers as it’s quite cool early on…”

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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

“I had the best time on this hike. I met some great people and our guide Rubina was incredible. She was extremely knowledgeable and approachable. We had heaps of time to explore and enjoy the views along the way. Panta de São Lourenço is 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

“The group was small [8ppl] and the pick up was on time. We were given headlights for the part of the hike we were doing in the dark and offers some tea at the top.”

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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

“Booked but it was canceled a few days before our trip without a reason. I went to rebook on a different day and was able to book the same trip a few days later. This time they contacted me to tell me part of the…”

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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