FUNCHAL · DAY HIKES
The trails worth the early start.
The 11 funchal hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo on Madeira, with door-to-door transfer from Funchal or Caniço for $38.
Most Popular“Great guide ( pedro ) and well worth the money for the transfer and clarity on where to go on your hike :).”
Self-guided hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and down to Achada do Teixeira, with door-to-door transfer from Funchal.
“My biggest gratitude goes to our guides Christiano and Felipe, they made the ride a true adventure despite the rain 🥳”
Self-guided PR8 hike along Madeira’s Ponta São Lourenço, with easy ocean views, hotel pickup, and time to swim at the end.
“A stunningly beautiful hike, and our guide Cristiano was so friendly and helpful.”
PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde with easy pickup, small-group transfer, and a self-guided hike through tunnels and waterfalls.
“We were dropped at the beginning of the hike and picked up from the same location at the end. The hike is fairly easy, mostly flat but rather wet and sometimes slippery. There are 3 or 4 tunnels and you need a flashlight to get through, especially the two longest ones cause they are actually…”
Sunrise hike transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, self-guided PR1 timing, small shared van, and mountain warmth checks for Madeira.
“Our tour guide gave great instructions and tips. The entire experience was wonderful. Got text a day or two before that suggested hiking poles. I don't disagree. The bottom half of the PR3 is dirt on a downward slope. While I couldn't have fit them in my luggage and probably would have ignored the warning…”
Full-day hike from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço with volcanic rock cliffs, north and south views, and a swim.
“This is an amazing hike. I would include it to the top 3 trips to do in Madeira. The views are extremely beautiful! Unfortunately, I don’t see it on the list of the most trendy trips, but it should definitely be there! Amazing views, relaxing hike with very pleasing challenges and an opportunity to swim…”
Laurisilva forest to 25 Fountains in Madeira’s Rabaçal Valley with pickup, an English-speaking guide, and an 800m tunnel.
“Great guide - friendly, funny and gave lots of context and information throughout the tour. The hike/walk is definitely beginner friendly as well. Very pleased to have booked this tour. Would recommend :)”
Sunrise hike from Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo with hotel pickup, a small group, and a pro mountain guide in Madeira.
“It was an early start but worth it … the tour was well planned we saw a stunning sunrise through the clouds. Our guide David was super friendly and knowledgeable and paced everything really well. Thanks for a great tour ….”
Guided Levada hike from Funchal past waterfalls and lakes, with a crystal-clear swim option at Lagoa Dona Beha. 8 hours.
“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 hike to 25 Fontes and Risco Levada from Rabaçal, with hotel pickup, map, and early quiet-time on Madeira trails.
“Very friendly driver who gave us good tips for the hike. He was right on time. The hike itself was very beautiful. I choosed the early departure and was very happy with my choice. We were the only persons starting the hike that early, while coming back we noticed the parking place was so crowded.…”
Porto da Cruz to Machico hiking tour with transfer on Madeira: a quiet coastal-to-forest trail, plus WhatsApp support and door-to-door rides.
“Beautiful hiking tour and a good transfer to the tour and back "home" with many informations about Madeira!”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
