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15 Best Hiking & Trekking In Madeira

The best days out on the island.

The 15 best hiking & trekking on Madeira, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a day to, and what each actually delivers on the ground.

15 Best Hiking & Trekking In Madeira

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Door-to-door transfer from Funchal and Caniço (and why it matters)
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

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

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo on Madeira with door-to-door transfer from Funchal. Self-guided trail, 10 km.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“The hike is an Absolute MUST DO! Sunrise views on Pico do Aireiro are spectacular. Due to damage on trail to Pico do Rubio we were offered PR3 walk down the mountain instead. Very pretty walk but it should be stressed that this is not an easy hike, it is a killer on your knees…”

2,798 reviewsFrom $37by Do it Madeira

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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers - Pickup From Funchal or Caniço: Why the Transfer Is Worth It
Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

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

Sunrise-to-morning hike transfer in Madeira. Ride from Funchal or Caniço to Pico do Arieiro, then walk to Pico Ruivo.

★ 4.8

“Fantastic guide/driver, who was extremely knowledgable and well travelled. We enjoyed an easy transfer with on time arrival and departure. Super smooth! Great scenic hike also! €1 coin needed for the bathroom.”

1,169 reviews8 - 8.5 hoursFrom $37by Pico Transfers

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike - From Funchal to Rabacal: shared van, predictable timing, fewer headaches
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Madeira, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

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

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

Self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco levada hike from Funchal with round-trip transfer, best start times, and waterfall-first timing.

★ 4.8

“Beautiful hike, lots of steps. Do the early hike, it’s worth it to beat the crowds. As stated in the description, this tour only provides transportation to the hike and back to your hotel. Our driver, Pedro, explained the directions for the hike very clearly and there are signs everywhere so you don’t get lost.…”

841 reviewsFrom $38by Do it Madeira

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Funchal: Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer - The shared van transfer: simple, but use it to beat crowds
Funchal, Hiking & Trekking, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike - The hike plan: how the self-guided Caldeirão Verde route is set up
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Madeira, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

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

Self-guided Caldeirão Verde hike in Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest with hotel pickup, 15 km round trip, tunnels, levada, waterfalls.

★ 4.9

“Our guide Pedro was very friendly and helpful. The walk was very doable with not too much height differences. Even with my extreme fear of heights it was fine. Would definitely recommend, especially for a first time hike.”

668 reviewsFrom $38by Do it Madeira

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Madeira: PR 9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer - Pickup and transfer: the stress-free start that’s worth paying for
Funchal, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

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

Hassle-free transfer and self-guided PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike from Funchal. Tunnels, waterfalls, Laurissilva forest.

★ 4.8

“The trip was awesome, the driver was very punctual. The time allotted for the hike was perfect - fitting not only for faster hikers who can rest a bit in a cafe at base camp after completing the hike but for the slower-paced, picture-capturing hikers as well. Fábio was very knowledgeable:)”

620 reviews7 hoursFrom $47by Levadas In and Out

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail - Pickup, timing, and what to wear before you even leave
Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

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

Watch sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, step on a glass platform, then hike the 7 km Larano Trail with a small-group morning push.

★ 4.8

“Great small group trip, van was nice and pick up punctual. We had about 1 1/2 hours for sunrise to either sit and watch or hike, then coffee stop, then stop for nice views for a few minutes. The highlight was the last part with the hike at Larano which was stunning! It took a…”

516 reviewsFrom $45by LizardCycles

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Canico, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Madeira: Sunrise Hike Transfer to Pico do Arieiro (PR1)

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8.Madeira: Sunrise Hike Transfer to Pico do Arieiro (PR1)

Sunrise hike transfer from Pico do Arieiro with hotel pickup. Partial PR1, PR3 Vereda do Burro, and free-paced trekking for $34.

★ 4.8

“Ruben was an exceptional guide who made the entire experience incredibly simple. His excellent communication skills, punctuality, and thoughtful recommendations for food and the next leg of our trip in Lisbon were greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this tour company.”

446 reviews8 hoursFrom $34by WeMadeira Lda

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer - Pickup, timing, and the small-van ride feel
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

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9.PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

Sunrise hike transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro with self-guided PR1/PR3, small-group pickup, maps, and return drop-off.

★ 5.0

“This was a great group to book our transfer service with. Great communication leading up to our booking date and he was super clear with instructions for where to meet him at the bottom of P3 and it was a beautiful hike. Very conversational and made the ride up and down entertaining. We lucked out…”

299 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $39.92by Do It Madeira

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From Funchal: Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike - Getting from Funchal to Caniçal: pickup that keeps the day intact
Full-Day, Funchal, Hiking & Trekking, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

From Funchal: Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike

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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup - Pickup, Van Ride, and Getting Set Up in the Dark
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

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11.Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

Sunrise hike to Pico Ruivo from Achada do Teixeira with hotel pickup, head torch, tea, and granola. Small group watch the Milky Way.

★ 5.0

“We were going to do this on our own but I was a little nervous about driving in the dark. I’m so happy we did this with this guide!! He made sure we had plenty of breaks, provided cool stories, was making sure everyone was on schedule and even provided jackets because it got a…”

257 reviews5 hoursFrom $68by Madeira Wonders

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Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira - Pickup in Funchal and Caniço: Small Group, Firm Timing
Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

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12.Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

Private transfer plus independent hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, dropped at Achada do Teixeira, with pickup in Funchal.

★ 5.0

“I have never been on a tour that was more on time! Our driver Michael was amazing and so friendly! Only 1.2km of PR1 was open due to the recent wildfires but the tour offered an alternative of doing what was available of PR1 and then doing PR3 which has its starting point at the…”

243 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $37.51by Pico Transfers

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Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira - Funchal and Caniço pickup: fewer hassles, smaller groups
Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Morning, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

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13.Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

Sunrise transfer to Pico do Arieiro for a cloud-hugging hike to Pico Ruivo, ending in Teixeira for an easy ride back to Funchal.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic experience hiking. Sunrise was breathtakingly beautiful. Both PR1 partial hike as well as PR3 was wonderful. Guidance from Elisabeth was great! Pick up and guidance at Pico do arieiro was excellent! All in all an enjoyable day! This experience comes highly recommended!”

233 reviews7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $42.34by Pico Transfers

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From Funchal: Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike - Pickup and timing: how the day actually moves
Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Pico do Arieiro & Mountain Hikes, Tour Reviews

From Funchal: Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike

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25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6) - Price and value: $52.87 for a full guided half-day (and more)
Funchal, Hiking & Trekking, Levada Walks, Tour Reviews, Tours

25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)

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15.25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)

25 Fountains Levada hike in Madeira: hotel pickup, UNESCO laurel forest, waterfalls, and an 800m tunnel with an English guide.

★ 4.5

“Really great hike, not too difficult for those who are moderately active. Martha was fantastic super motivated and made the hike enjoyable. It took around 2.5 hours and we had around 30 minutes to see the water fall. Luckily we went off peak and the views were fantastic. Martha explained things incredibly well along the…”

187 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $52.87by Madeira Adventure Kingdom

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