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7 Best Self-Guided Tours

The trails worth the airfare.

The 7 most popular self-guided tours. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.

7 Best Self-Guided Tours

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Door-to-door transfer from Funchal and Caniço (and how that saves stress)
Funchal, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Madeira Levada & Peak Hikes, Morning, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

1.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.

Most Popular 4.9

“Such a beautiful way to start the morning!! Detailed instructions given before pickup, and on the day so you feel safe and ready for the hike!! Fantastic driver with loads of information about the hike, Funchal and Madeira, would highly recommend”

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike - Getting from Funchal to Rabaçal: the shared-van advantage
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Madeira Levada & Peak Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

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

2.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

“Amazing trip, worth the money and time spent. In the morning it was a bit chilly, but in the afternoon it became really hot, so be prepared. Hiking trail is not so difficult, so probably you will have some time to explore other routes nearby, at least partly, as we did. Guide was very friendly,…”

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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike - Getting there: shared van pickup and timing that matters
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Madeira, Madeira Levada & Peak Hikes, Private Drivers, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

3.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.

4.9

“Communication from the company was great, received WhatsApp information and pick up times. Nuno arrived at exact time stated to pick us up and was very friendly and informative on the way to the drop off for the Levada walk. we very much enjoyed the walk, a bit scary in places if you've got a…”

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Queen Charlotte Track: Cruise & Self-Guided Hike from Picton - Historic Ship Cove: A Quick Stop With Big Context
Cruises & Boat Tours, Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Onahau Bay, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews

Queen Charlotte Track: Cruise & Self-Guided Hike from Picton

4.Queen Charlotte Track: Cruise & Self-Guided Hike from Picton

Cruise Queen Charlotte Sound from Picton to Ship Cove, then hike the Queen Charlotte Track section you choose, self-guided, scenic, and wildlife-friendly.

4.8

“We missed out on the 5 day Queen Charlotte walk as it was full but the one day walk from Furneaux lodge to Punga Cove was 14 kms and a great compromise as we now have more time to explore the South Island. Communication was excellent and the staff were very attentive.”

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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

5.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

“I was concerned at 1st that I may not be able to follow the map/trail but it was very easy and our drivers (Pedro) guidance was great. The organisers communication was excellent as well. They even checked in during the hike with a text as there is phone signal most of the way. Highly recommend…”

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Self Guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall - Tantalus Lookout: the panoramic payoff over Diamond Head and Waikiki
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Honolulu, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Walking Tours, Waterfall Hikes

Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

6.Self guided Hike Trail to Nature Walk & Waterfall

Guided rainforest hike to 150-ft Manoa Falls from Waikiki, plus a Pu’u Ualaka’a lookout, in a small group for $79 per person.

4.5

“Will was a wonderful tour guide. He had so many stories and history to share. He was so prepared with water, walking sticks and even mosquito spray. Beautiful hike to a waterfall !”

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Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu - What you get for $46.54: value you can feel
Guided, Hiking & Trekking, Rotorua, Self-Guided Tours, Tour Reviews, Volcano Hikes, Walking Tours

Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking and Hiking at Waimangu

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