Madeira · LEVADA WALKS FROM FUNCHAL
A levada is a hand-cut irrigation channel with a maintenance path beside it, which makes for long walks that barely climb. The 15 here are sorted by how far you actually go, how wet the tunnels get, and whether transport from the city is included.
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”
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”
Madeira east coast day trip with levada walk, Santana and Camacha villages, 3-course lunch, wine, and Porto Cruz rum tasting.
“The write up for this experience is incorrect and misleading. It is not a small trip of 8 - there were 22 people on our day trip. Lunch is not included. The tour guide, while very knowledgeable, drops you at each point and you’re left to get on with it. The minibus had very small seats with very little legroom. I am a UK size 8 of average height and I felt cramped, many other fellow travellers were complaining too. I spent quite some time researching trips for this holiday and have used Viator many times before - this has been our first poor experience.”
An 8-hour small-group Madeira levada hike from Moinhos waterfalls to Ponta do Sol. Get your hair wet, then relax by the sea for $44.
“Fantastic walk, and did get our hair wet ✅✅ !! Nelio our guide joined us for the last part and was very knowledgeable however could share more information without us asking questions. I think the map could be improved”
8-hour Fanal to Paul da Serra levada walk in Madeira with UNESCO laurel forest, Tis trees, big valley views, and a paid guide.
“Our guide was very professional and explained us everything about the natural treasures that we could discover during the hike. She guided us through the steep climbs and narrow paths and warned us when needed with expertise, experience and a good sense of humor. The views throughout the hike are absolutely wonderful.”
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.”
Small-group Rabaçal walk to 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco, with hotel pickup, guided levada route, tunnel time, and entry fees included.
“We were thrilled to join this trip! Our guide, Pedro, was exceptional—very professional and incredibly knowledgeable about the island, its flora, fauna, and history. He was attentive to each member of the group, adjusting the pace to suit everyone. While we would have preferred to start a bit earlier to avoid the trail getting busy, we highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Madeira.”
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.”
A guided Madeira levada walk from Funchal to the Caldeirão Waterfall, with UNESCO forest views, narrow paths, and occasional dark tunnels.
“Great walk with fantastic scenery. Relatively easy walk with majority flat, a couple of caves where you need to lower your head and some narrow walkways but the views are amazing. The guide shared lots of knowledge of the area, wildlife and plants”
Hike Madeira’s Levada do Caldeirão Verde from Funchal with hotel pickup, a small-group English guide, tunnels, and a big waterfall.
“Excelente experiência de conhecimento da ilha da Madeira. É necessário ir vestido e calçado de forma adequada.”
Jeep and levada walk on Madeira north with free hotel pickup, Pico do Arieiro views, Santana thatched houses, rum stop, and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“Interesting spots , sufficient time, fun guide, good group Food at the restaurant was not very good but the staff were friendly Recommended!”
Small-group Levada da Referta hike from Funchal with pickup, a guided 2-hour walk, terrace views, and a local end stop.
“Really enjoyed our first levada walk with a lovely group. Alvaro was a very knowledgeable guide and had a great sense of humour. Highly recommended this trip for first timers!”
Private guided Levada 25 Fontes walk from Funchal with hotel pickup, stunning waterfalls and lagoon views, plus easy navigation.
“Great excursion. Our guide Mario was great with great anecdotes. A bell found in the Levadas of Madeira.Auto-translated”
Self-guided PR9 Caldeirão Verde hike from Funchal with round-trip transfer, Laurissilva forest paths, and waterfall views.
“The forest and scenery is beautiful! Personally I preferred the 25 Fontes and Risco waterfalls but the Caldeirão Verde waterfall is still pretty (just felt more crowded). If you are a bit anxious about heights just be mindful the last little stretch might make you a bit nervous (worth pushing through though). When it gets busy the paths are tight so letting people past is tricky. Luis was awesome at giving us insights to from the hike.”
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