MADEIRA · DAY HIKES
The trails worth the early start.
The 15 madeira hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Guided Madeira hike from Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. Hotel pickup, certified guide, coffee, and epic high-peak views in about 8 hours.
Most Popular“Sergio was great guide, pointing things out to us along the way. Spectacular views, gorgeous plants and nature. Well worth it .”
Self-guided Madeira hike from Rabaçal to 25 Fontes and Risco Levada, with early van pickup to beat crowds and a cafe stop.
“Henrique drove us to the Rabacal levada hike, he was very knowledgeable, funny, answered all our questions and asked a couple of his own quiz questions too! He was excellent. The hike through the forest was moody and the waterfall was magnificent. Pick up was very punctual and the drive itself very interesting. Highly recommended.”
Hotel pickup sets up a self-paced Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike. Sunrise views, tunnels, and the stairway to heaven.
“This was a great experience! Radko was a great driver, very nice and punctual. We got lucky because today there weren't as many people as usual. The sunrise was a magic experience, and the partial PR1 hike was very nice (the full PR1 is closed after the wildfires). I definitely suggest this experience, especially in…”
A smooth transfer plus a self-guided Levada hike through Queimadas Natural Park, with tunnels, waterfalls, and ancient forest.
“Loved the hike. So beautiful and pick up was so easy. Our driver Nuno was so kind. The hike itself was generally easy in that it was flat but felt like such an adventure with the narrow paths and tunnels. I do recommend this company and used them for two hikes on this trip and…”
Madeira sunrise at Pico do Arieiro plus the Guindaste glass platform and the Vereda do Larano coastal hike—small group, big views.
“I highly recommend booking this day trip! Our guide, Rosbert, was excellent: he shared a lot of interesting information and was very approachable. We had more than enough time to enjoy the sunrise as well as to complete the 7 km hike. The hike was very enjoyable, not too challenging, and offered beautiful, ever-changing scenery.…”
Sunrise hike on Pico Ruivo from hotel pickup. Climb 260m in the dark, watch stars, then sip tea with golden sunrise views.
“someone who had just done done the tour a few days earlier recommend me the tour. and I have to say it was the highlight of my trip to Madeira. the sunrise was majestic. and our tour guide was simply perfect. great communication (for instance clearly indicated how long the hike was in km and…”
Transfer-only hike in Madeira from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and down to Achada do Teixeira, with pickup from Funchal or Caniço.
“Simple and easy transfer. Hints and tips on the way. One of the best ways to do this walk. Timings leave lots of space for stopping on the way. Be wary that the walk has minimal places for going to the toilet and people do their business on the route which is vile.”
Sunrise shuttle to Pico do Arieiro for the Pico Ruivo hike to Achada do Teixeira, with small-bus transfers from Funchal and Caniço.
“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!”
Guided Larano cliff hike from Machico to Porto da Cruz with ocean views, São Lourenço Peninsula stops, and hotel pickup from Funchal.
“It was such a fabulous day with Charlotte. All the tours and hikes I did with Lido company were fantastic. Very organized .”
Guided Madeira hike in UNESCO Laurisilva to Risco Waterfall and 25 Fontes, with levada history, pickup, and a natural tunnel.
“Really enjoyed this hike! The guide was wonderful and encouraging throughout the entire day. Such lovely sights and overall well worth including in your trip.”
Madeira’s Rabaçal hike links two levadas to 25 Fontes waterfalls, then returns via the Cavaleiro tunnel. Small-group guided day.
“It was amazing! Our tour guide Magnovwas lots of fun, always trying to entertain everyone while also giving in detail knowledge about the forest (LAURISILVA). Pick-Up was on point and the whole day was very much worth it! :)”
Roundtrip bus transfer from Funchal/Caniço/Garajau to Rabaçal for a self-guided 25 Fontes hike, arriving ~9:15 and returning 2:30.
“Easy, uncomplicated transfer to the hike. I had some confusion on my end about pickup time but that was my own fault for not reading my ticket correctly. Bus driver was clearly very experienced on the windy roads and gave us good hiking directions.”
A guided 5-hour hike in Madeira’s Queimadas Natural Park along the historic Caldeirão Verde levada with tunnels, views, and sea air.
“The guide in particular was very upbeat and friendly. When my partner realised she forgot her rain jacket he provided a poncho which was very kind. We had truly miserable weather on the way up but the guide was careful, funny and insightful. He remained upbeat and positive and that makes a real difference”
Guided hike through Fanal Forest’s centennial trees in Madeira, with photo stops, viewpoint time, and north coast views.
“Sehr empfehlenswert”
Guided hike on Madeira’s Levada do Rei to UNESCO Laurissilva forest, with rare plants, birds, and a serene waterfall ending.
“Samuel was an excellent expert guide and the whole trip went perfectly, Easy levada walk with beautiful scenery. Samuel told us about many plants and trees. Handy cafe at start/end.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
