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15 Best Madeira Levada Walks & Hikes

I’ve walked a lot of levadas, and this list keeps only the guided walks worth your boots, 25 Fontes and Caldeirão Verde included. The paths follow old irrigation channels and stay mostly flat; the hard part is reaching trailheads deep in the mountains, which is exactly what a tour with transfers solves. Pack a headlamp, since several routes pass through dripping tunnels.

1.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

Experience Madeira’s sunrise from Pico do Arieiro with a self-guided hike and door-to-door transfer, blending stunning views, convenience, and adventure.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Great timing, amazing hike, useful tips - special shoutout to our driver who was so patient and understanding regarding my altitude sickness. The absolute best!”

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2.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

Discover Madeira's highest peaks with this self-guided sunrise hike from Funchal, including door-to-door transfers, stunning scenery, and flexible timing.

★ 4.9

“Beautiful hike. Nuno the driver was awesome - friendly, fun and shared lots of interesting information about Madeira on the trip there and back. We felt it was a good amount of time for the PR1 and alternative PR3 trail (due to fire closure) with…”

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3.Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Madeira on the Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike. Embark on an unforgettable adventure in this stunning Portuguese paradise.

★ 4.6

“The stairway to heaven hike was very well set up and a stunning walk on the island. Marta was our guide, she was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, catering to everyone in the group. I would recommend these for any hikes around Madeira. Marta deserved a…”

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4.Madeira Day Trip: Levada Walk in the Rabaçal Valley

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Madeira on a thrilling Levada walk through the enchanting Rabaçal Valley. Uncover hidden waterfalls and lush landscapes. Click now!

★ 4.7

“We had a great time in the walk. Our guide Sara was very impressive and knowledgeable in leading the group very nicely. Enjoyed the trail, and the overall service from the tour company 😊”

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5.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

Discover Madeira’s stunning levadas on a self-guided hike with transfer from Funchal, exploring waterfalls, lagoons, and lush Laurissilva forest for a great value experience.

★ 4.8

“Highly recommend. Our driver was friendly and informative, arrived promptly at our accommodation, and drove safely to the trailhead. She clearly explained the route beforehand. I’d strongly recommend the 6:00 am slot to beat the crowds - we didn’t see anyone apart from our group…”

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

Discover Madeira's stunning landscapes with a sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, a scenic glass platform stop, and a coastal Larano trail hike in this detailed tour review.

★ 4.8

“On time at pick-up and very flexible with pick-up location. Very friendly and helping guide with many ”fun facts” about Madeira during the drive. Locations are amazing and the sunrise is beautiful! Very recommended!”

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9.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

Discover Madeira’s stunning levada trails with a flexible, self-guided hike from Funchal, featuring waterfalls, lush forests, and easy transportation.

★ 4.8

“it's just transportation, if there are more of you it might be cheaper to book a taxi or bolt.. but everything was punctual, and it is definitely worth getting up early and beat the crowds.. you have plenty of time and if you are fast…”

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11.Funchal: Caniçal Transfer for PR8 Hike São Lourenco

Discover Madeira's stunning PR8 São Lourenço hike with convenient transfers, self-guided exploration, and breathtaking ocean views — all for just $34.

★ 4.9

“Excellent! Beautiful views, great experience! The rainbow show up and it was amazing! Very well organised trip. I highly recommend it to anyone who visits Madeira!”

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

Experience breathtaking sunrises and scenic mountain hikes in Madeira with self-guided trails, reliable transport, and stunning panoramic views.

★ 4.7

“Our driver was on time and an insanely good bus manipulator! He got the bus into unbelievable locations. More importantly, we had plenty of time to hike to the Stairway to Heaven before sunrise and then time to explore the other side of the trail…”

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13.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

Experience Madeira’s lush Laurissilva Forest on a self-guided hike with round-trip transport, stunning waterfalls, ancient trees, and flexible pacing.

★ 4.9

“The driver came exactly on time. He told us about the hike and the route beforehand & even gave clear instructions about how the route could get narrow in some places and told us about the tunnels to look out for. I was extremely unfortunate…”

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

Discover Madeira’s stunning landscapes on the self-guided Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike, with convenient transfers, tunnels, waterfalls, and panoramic views.

“If you love hiking and nature then this activity is for you. We hiked for 5 hours and the waterfalls is amazing. It is worth the money. The transportation is also hassle free.”

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15.Madeira: Shuttle for Sunrise Hike at Pico Do Arieiro

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Madeira's Pico Do Arieiro at sunrise! Join our shuttle service and witness nature's masterpiece unfold before your eyes. Don't miss out, click now!

★ 4.8

“Fantastic way to spend my birthday. Our tour guide was great, full of information and friendly. Highly recommend this trip and Rosbert (our guide) to anyone wishing to explore this part of the island and learn while you’re doing it.”

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4.8Madeira: Sunrise Hike Transfer to Pico do Arieiro (PR1)8 hours$34 5.0Skywalk & Rabacal “25 Fountains Levada Walk” in 4X4 Full Day Tour$41 5.0Sunrise Self-Guided Hike From Pico Do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo8 hours (approx.)$39.92 4.3Madeira West Island Full-Day Tour With Levada Walk$62 4.6From Funchal: Ponta De São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike8 hours$50 5.0Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike With Hotel Pickup5 hours$68 5.0Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$37.51 4.8Madeira: Santana Jeep Safari and Balções Levada Walk8 hours$72 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 4.5Levada Rabaçal and 25 Fountains Walking Tour7 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 4.8Madeira: Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike.7 hours$54 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 5.0Madeira: Pico Ruivo Small-Group Sunrise Hike – Funchal4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$66.54 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 4.9From Funchal: Wet your hair in the amazing Moinhos Levada8 hours$44 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