Madeira · HIKING & TREKKING
Island days fill faster than people expect. Here are 15 hiking & trekking tours laid out side by side — price, duration, group size — so the choice takes minutes rather than an evening.
Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and Achada do Teixeira, with Funchal and Caniço pickup, van transfer, and self-guided route setup.
“It was a phenomenal experience but it was freezing in the morning!! Transportation was great and the hike itself was very good! It is definitely worth the money.”
Self-guided hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, then down to Achada do Teixeira, with door-to-door transfers from Funchal.
“Beautiful hike! Our driver, Fernando, was very kind and helpful.”
Shared van transfer to PR8 Ponta São Lourenço for a self-guided ocean hike, north-south views, possible swim time, and 4 hours to roam.
“The driver Miguel was very friendly, everything went as planned. Also the weather was playing with, the hike was just excellent. The place PR8 is quite crowded but at least in February you can still hike relatively free. The route is not that easy as described, there are quite a lot ups and downs.”
Transfer plus self guided PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike from Funchal, Caniço or Garajau, with GPS and tunnel thrills.
“Gorgeous hike, amazing scenery and waterfalls and barely any incline. Getting wet is unavoidable but part of the fun! Highly recommend”
Small-group sunrise hike from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, self-guided PR1 with PR3 backup, hotel pickup included, 8 spots.
“We were very lucky as we have seen the sunrise ! :) The guide - Filipe was very knowledgeable, great food and drink recommendations:) He explained all in a very clear manner.”
Full-day hike to Ponta de São Lourenço and Caniçal from Funchal: volcanic cliffs, north/south views, and a swim, hotel pickup.
“Due to the safety alert the route was completely changed. We hiked the Rey Levada and I enjoyed it a lot. There was an excellent balance of walking and plant presentation. A beautiful trail and a very cautious, friendly and knowledgeable guide Marta. I recommend it.”
Guided 25 Fountains levada hike in Madeira, starting with Laurisilva forest. Pickup, expert guide, waterfalls, and an 800m tunnel.
“The trip was fantastic and the guide was wonderful. It should be noted that once the hike starts there are no restrooms and the stairs are slippery. The views are amazing and should not be missed”
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, PR1 Stairway to Heaven, PR3 Donkey Trail, lunch at Forest, optional Monte toboggan.
“A must-do! This was one of the highlights of my trip and the views are phenomenal at sunrise. Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure we were well informed.”
Sunrise guided hike from Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo, small group, Funchal pickup, and a Santana traditional houses stop.
“David was amazing and the tour itself was exactly what we wanted. We didn't get to see the sunrise due to weather conditions however David drove us to another spot below the clouds to watch it and then drove us back to the trail. Overall would recommend the experience to anyone thinking of booking”
Guided 10 km levada hike from Funchal with waterfalls, mountain lakes, and possible summer swim. Pickup and guide included for $50.
“Abgesehen davon, dass es Landschaftlich eine wunderschöne Tour war und auch das Wetter mitgespielt hat,, kann ich nur unseren Tourguide Sarah loben und empfehlen. Ganz toll, herzlich, auf Wünsche eingehend, rücksichtsvoll und sehr informativ und gut gelaunt. Immer wieder gerne mit Lido Tours. Alles klappt, man wird gut informiert vorab. Gibt Sicherheit”
Self-guided PR6 and PR6.1 hike from Rabaçal, with pickup, a clear route map, and timed entry to enjoy 25 Fontes and Risco.
“Everything was as described, information and travel arrangements by the company were clear and on time, some parts of the walk were very steep but plenty of time to finish.”
Self-guided Porto da Cruz to Machico hike on Madeira with hotel pickup, small group, and WhatsApp support from driver Hugo.
“This was our final trip on our holiday, and booked last minute! Hugo, was kind enough to ensure we not only missed the bad weather by changing our time but gave us clear and precise information to complete the walk. The walk itself was stunning. The cliff top views and lush greenery made for a perfect end to our holiday. Thank you, Hugo.”
Levada do Caldeirão Verde self-guided hike from Funchal with A/C shuttle, WiFi, and scenic tunnels and waterfalls in Laurissilva.
“The drive to the start of the walk through tight narrow roads was an experience in itself, but our driver Vitor got us there safely. The views on the walk were stunning, as was the waterfall at the end. The walk was fairly easy, but some rough ground and narrow walkways with shear drops one side made it exciting at times. It wasn't too hard to get the on-line hiking passes need for the trip.”
Sunrise on Pico do Arieiro, optional Stairs of Heaven, a glass-platform viewpoint stop, then the self-guided Vereda do Larano hike.
“This trip was out of our expectations, despite limited hike posibility due to goverment decision to close the road, we were given even more thrilling alternative, that we have not heard about but was beyond beautiful and we would not have seen it alone. Ros was a perfect, dedicated and engaged guide and shared really nice things about the Island or Daily life. Highly recommended.”
Madeira Stairway to Heaven and Vereda do Larano hike with picnic, poncha, and sea-coast views. Small group guided 8-hour day.
“Świetny przewodnik, super organizacja, pyszny lunch :-) na pewno skorzystamy z tego samego organizatora następnym razem.”
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