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15 Best Madeira Levada & Peak Hikes

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The 15 most popular madeira levada & peak hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

15 Best Madeira Levada & Peak Hikes

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer - Price and Value: What You’re Actually Paying For
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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

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1.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro toward Pico Ruivo, ending at Achada do Teixeira, with door-to-door transfer from Funchal.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Loved this trip and our driver Miguel was fantastic and so kind. Because the PR1 is partially closed we did the PR3 as well which meant that this transfer was the best option as you started and ended in different places. We were given so much information the day before and on the morning of…”

4,021 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $38by Do it Madeira

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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Door-to-door transfer from Funchal and Caniço (and how that saves stress)
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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

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

Hike Madeira’s highest peaks at sunrise with door-to-door transfer from Funchal or Caniço and clear route instructions.

★ 4.9

“A must do in Madeira! The hike itself was fantastic and we were lucky to have perfect weather conditions. Communication ahead of the day waa fanastic and our driver Nuno was great and gave clear instructions on what to do on the day, and was punctual. would highly recommend the sunrise hike!”

2,798 reviewsFrom $37by Do it Madeira

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer - The Transfer Setup: Shared Van, English Host, and Fixed Start/Finish
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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers - Getting There: Funchal or Caniço Pickup and the AC Van Ride
Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Madeira Levada & Peak Hikes, Morning, Tour Reviews

Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

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

Sunrise hike transfer from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo with small-group pickup, tunnel walks, and the Stairway to Heaven.

★ 4.8

“Well organised trip to amazing place. Useful informations about picking up and hiking routes.Driver was very professional and helpful.PR 1 route strongly recommend for every fitted Madeira visitor.”

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

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike - Getting from Funchal to Rabaçal: the shared-van advantage
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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

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

Self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco Levada hike from Funchal with transfer, early crowd-avoidance timing, and Laurissilva scenery.

★ 4.8

“Adriana was great- so attentive to everyone on the bus and passed on so much knowledge about the island. Beautiful walk but the government needs to look into putting toilet facilities at the start as after an hour bus journey there was nothing until you got to the cafe. The quality of the food and…”

841 reviewsFrom $38by Do it Madeira

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Funchal: Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer - Ocean-Edge Views: North and South panoramas from Madeira’s east tip
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Funchal: Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

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10.Funchal: Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

Self-guided PR8 hike on Madeira’s east coast. Ocean views, north-and-south panoramas, and pickup/drop-off from Funchal and nearby areas.

★ 4.9

“This is one beautiful place to see. Pictures never really justify a place. It’s as beautiful as you can see. My transportation there and back was perfect, my drive was helpful, informative, and definitely made us aware of the tail and history, and also not going out side the boundaries. If you don’t have a…”

756 reviews6 hoursFrom $35by Do it Madeira

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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike - Getting there: shared van pickup and timing that matters
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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

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Madeira: PR 9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer - The trail setup: PR9.1 first, then the main PR9 hike
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Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

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

Hike Madeira’s PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde with a small-group transfer. Pickup in Funchal, Caniço or Garajau, tunnels, waterfalls.

★ 4.8

“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…”

620 reviews7 hoursFrom $47by Levadas In and Out

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail - Pico do Arieiro: the sunrise gamble you actually can manage
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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

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

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

Sunrise hike transfer from Pico do Arieiro in Madeira. Small-group van, PR1/PR3 trails, pickup from Funchal and Caniço, about 8 hours.

★ 4.8

“It was great, our driver Elvio gave us many tips and recommendations for the hike, what to do/eat in Madeira. It was the most beautiful hike of my life. PR1 is not fully open but the stairway to heaven is. We did the PR3 as an alternative and it was a beautiful hike in the…”

446 reviews8 hoursFrom $34by WeMadeira Lda

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer - The “get ready the day before” routine that actually matters
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Madeira Levada & Peak Hikes, Morning, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

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

Sunrise self-guided hike from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro with pickup/drop-off, flexible pacing, and PR1/PR3 mountain scenery.

★ 5.0

“Great way to do walking trips on Madeira. Most are not circular so to be dtopped off and picked by people who have great knowledge of the island and up to the minute information about the state of the trails, etc, is ideal. My driver, Felipe, a Madeiran himself, knows the place intimately,clearly, and could…”

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

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