Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike
1.Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike
Guided 8-hour hike from Pico Arieiro toward Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak. Includes transfers, coffee stop, and safety-first guidance.
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15 Best Madeira Hikes
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The 15 most popular madeira 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 Hikes
Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer
2.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer
Do 25 Fontes and Risco on Madeira with a self-guided levada hike, early-crowd-busting transfers, and forest-fee ticket.
“Very smooth and easy transfer - driver was right on time and picked us up from outside our hotel. Adriana is a brilliant & capable driver and gave us lots of facts and information about the area on the way there and back. Highly recommend getting the early tour as we pretty much had the…”
Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers
3.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.
“Very lucky with the weather, no complaints at all. A good experience made very good by the weather.”
Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer
4.Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer
Shared transfer and self-guided Levada Caldeirão Verde hike from Queimadas Park: shaded forest, waterfalls, and four tunnels for $39.
Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail
5.Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, optional Stairs of Heaven, Guindaste glass platform, then the Larano coastal hike from Funchal.
Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike
6.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.
“Lovely few hours out really nice walk , would definitely recommend going as early as possible cos it does get crowded”
Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike
7.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike
A self-guided hike in Madeira’s Laurissilva at Caldeirão Verde, with shared pickup and a levada trail of waterfalls and ancient trees.
“I had a wonderful time on this hike, the walk, views and waterfall are stunning. Nuno was an excellent guide - he was punctual, super helpful in explaining the route and meeting instructions and gave us lots of interesting facts about Madeira and tips on experiencing Funchal en route to the hike.”
Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail
8.Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, Guindaste glass platform, and a 7 km Larano coastal hike from Funchal in a small group.
“I think best trip of my life, beautiful sunrise, and hiking I would like to mension was even for not experienced turists, even child could do it. For sure must. Thank you ♥️”
Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup
9.Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup
Guided Pico Ruivo sunrise hike from Madeira with hotel pickup, head torches, tea, and Milky Way views—small group, steep but worth it.
“Carlos was a brilliant guide and timed the walk to perfection with scattered breaks to allow us to rest. sadly, the weather wasn't the best so our visibility was limited but it was still a fantastic trip”
Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira
10.Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira
Private transfer to Pico do Arieiro, independent hike to Pico Ruivo and back to Achada do Teixeira, with pickup included.
“A great trip with my daughter. Amazing hike made really easy by the transport offered. Ciro, the driver, friendly and informative.”
Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira
11.Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira
Sunrise hike by small bus from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro, over the clouds to Pico Ruivo, then down to Achada do Teixeira.
“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!”
From Funchal: Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike
12.From Funchal: Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike
Guided Larano cliff hike from Machico to Porto da Cruz: ocean views, São Lourenço Peninsula, hotel pickup. 8 hrs, $50.
Madeira: Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike
13.Madeira: Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike
A 7-hour guided hike through Madeira’s UNESCO Laurisilva forest, with Risco Waterfall, 25 Fontes, and a natural tunnel.
“Great trip from start to finish. Lovely walk not too difficult. Good pace, communication and details of surrounding area. Highly recommended.”
Madeira: Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes Guided Hiking Tour
14.Madeira: Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes Guided Hiking Tour
Small-group Madeira hike from Rabaçal to 25 Fontes via Levada do Risco and Levada Nova, with pickup and a Cavaleiro tunnel return.
“This hike was a stunning adventure and Leonel was a fantastic guide, friendly, funny, and informative! We did a lot of trips and activities during our time on Madeira and this one was our favourite. Clear recommendation! But please take the pack list seriously, some people in our group did the hike in sandals and…”
From Funchal/Caniço: Rabaçal Hike (25 Fontes) Bus Transfer
15.From Funchal/Caniço: Rabaçal Hike (25 Fontes) Bus Transfer
Roundtrip shuttle from Funchal and Caniço to Rabaçal for the 25 Fontes hike. Arrive 9:15, return 2:30. Self-guided transfer.
“Everything was very well organized. I did PR6 and it wasn‘t challenging at all. Beautiful scenery and waterfalls. Make sure to bring a water-proof jacket.”
