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12 Best Madeira Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 12 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.

12 Best Madeira Hikes

Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike - How the morning runs: pickups, vans, and your first views
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Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

1.Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

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 4.6

“The stairway to heaven hike was very well set up and a stunning walk on the island. Marta was our guide, she was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, catering to everyone in the group. I would recommend these for any hikes around Madeira. Marta deserved a bonus for her work on these walks!”

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer - Van transfer logistics: simple, shared, and actually useful
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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

2.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

Self-guided Madeira hike from Rabaçal to 25 Fontes and Risco Levada, with early van pickup to beat crowds and a cafe stop.

4.8

“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.”

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Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer - Getting there from Funchal, Santa Cruz, or Machico (and why the transfer matters)
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Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

4.Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

A smooth transfer plus a self-guided Levada hike through Queimadas Natural Park, with tunnels, waterfalls, and ancient forest.

4.9

“I recommend this hike only if you have extra days in Madeira. It is not essential. Most of the path is shaded by trees, so direct sunrise is scarce. That means, it is not that great for instagram photos. There are somr long dark and wer tunnels. I ended up getting my boots wet. Yoy…”

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail - Pico do Arieiro sunrise: the payoff and the reality check
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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

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

Madeira sunrise at Pico do Arieiro plus the Guindaste glass platform and the Vereda do Larano coastal hike—small group, big views.

4.8

“our pick up scheduled at 6.10am however our guide Rosbest has arrived at 6am. he's very nice, funny, share a lot about the history of Madeira. i got new knowledges about soil and rock after volcano eruptions, christopher columbus, christiano ronaldo's mom's house. he also give good recommendations for local food that we need to…”

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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup - Hotel Pickup, Drive Time, and Getting to the Trailhead Calm
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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira - PR1 to Pico Ruivo: the tunnels and the stairs to heaven
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Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

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

Transfer-only hike in Madeira from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo and down to Achada do Teixeira, with pickup from Funchal or Caniço.

5.0

“The driver Radko was attentive and kind. The trail from Pico Arieiro to the Funchal Ecological Park was tiring but totally worth it. Each landscape takes your breath away. I highly recommend it.”

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Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira - Pico do Arieiro at Dawn: The Best Opening Scene
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Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

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

Sunrise shuttle to Pico do Arieiro for the Pico Ruivo hike to Achada do Teixeira, with small-bus transfers from Funchal and Caniço.

5.0

“Operator was responsive to questions and detailed with pickup instructions. The shuttle driver was prompt, friendly, and seemed genuinely excited to be there. Hike is straightforward enough a guided tour isn’t really needed so with the shuttle drivers guidance we felt more than comfortable with the trip on our own. Great way to experience the…”

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Madeira: Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike - Laurisilva de Madeira: the main draw is the forest you can’t rush
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Madeira: Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike

Madeira: Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes Guided Hiking Tour - How you get to Paúl da Serra (and why those bus stops matter)
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Madeira: Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes Guided Hiking Tour

11.Madeira: Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes Guided Hiking Tour

Madeira’s Rabaçal hike links two levadas to 25 Fontes waterfalls, then returns via the Cavaleiro tunnel. Small-group guided day.

4.7

“walking tour prepared perfectly. Beautiful landscapes. The guide's stories will surely stay in our memory for a long time. I will remember the laurissilva forest for sure. Magno thank you for your time and great stories.”

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From Funchal/Caniço: Rabaçal Hike (25 Fontes) Bus Transfer - Pickup Zones in Funchal, Caniço, and Garajau (and What That Means for You)
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From Funchal/Caniço: Rabaçal Hike (25 Fontes) Bus Transfer

12.From Funchal/Caniço: Rabaçal Hike (25 Fontes) Bus Transfer

Roundtrip bus transfer from Funchal/Caniço/Garajau to Rabaçal for a self-guided 25 Fontes hike, arriving ~9:15 and returning 2:30.

4.7

“The transfer was on time there and back, and the driver was friendly and helpful, when we got to the destination he gave us good info for what to look out for when going to the pick up point. Not possible to get there by public transport and a taxi would have been a lot…”

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