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25 Fountains Levada: Rabaçal Valley Hiking Tour with WaterfallHike through Laurissilva Forest in Rabaçal Valley with a local guide, descending from Paul da Serra and passing Risco Waterfall before returning.Fri and Sun · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 8★ 4.70 (212)7hEN · DE · PT · FR +1✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 48per person
Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset & Stairway to Heaven HikeSunset hike at Pico do Arieiro with PR1 trail to Stairway to Heaven viewpoint. Pickup from Funchal, 1.2km walk, 30 minutes at summit. Evening adventure, small groups.Every day · First departure 05:45, last 18:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.87 (179)4hEN · PT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 33per person
Madeira Sunrise: Pico Ruivo Peak Hike & PickupHike to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest peak, for sunrise at 1.5 hours. Includes hotel pickup, local guide, torch and transport. Small groups, early start.Every day except Wednesday · 04:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75★ 4.79 (155)4h 30mEN · PT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 55per person
Madeira Sunrise Hike: Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Small GroupWatch the sunrise above Madeira’s clouds on a guided Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo hike, with hotel pickup and a small group for a quieter mountain morning.Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 10★ 4.97 (152)6h–8hEN · PT · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 100per person
Levada do Caldeirão Verde: 16km Madeira Hike & WaterfallHike the Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail through Madeira's Laurissilva forest. Sixteen kilometers with tunnels, waterfalls, and a lake. Pickup from Funchal, 4.5 to 5.5 hours.Every day · 08:15 and 10:45 · Hotel pickup · From age 12★ 4.91 (128)6h✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 42per person
25 Fontes & Risco Levada self-guided hike from FunchalSelf-guided hike from Funchal to Rabaçal covering 25 Fontes and Risco Levada with hotel pickup and map: walk both trails in 5 hours at your own pace.Every day · 06:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 10★ 4.75 (117)8hEN · PT✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 42per person
Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo: Madeira's Highest Peak HikeHike Madeira's two highest peaks on the PR1 trail from Funchal. Includes transport, mountain tunnels, ridge walks, and cloud-top views. 6-7 hours, high fitness required.Wed and Sat · 07:00 and 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.82 (114)6h 30mEN · PT · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 45per person
Pico do Arieiro sunrise & Larano trail hike from FunchalWatch the sunrise from Madeira's second-highest peak, then hike the dramatic 7 km Larano coastal trail with hotel pickup and drop-off included.Mon–Sat · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–65★ 4.80 (61)7h 30m✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 40per person
Funchal Gastro Hike: Private Local Food & Levada TourFive-hour private hike on Madeira's Levada trails with a local guide, ending in mountain poncha and traditional skewered beef dinner cooked over coals.Every day · 11:00 and 16:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6★ 5.00 (55)5hEN · PT · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 80per person
Levada 25 Fontes walk on Madeira Island: Private guided trailWalk the Levada 25 Fontes trail on Madeira Island with a private guide and hotel pickup included: five hours among waterfalls, endemic plants and a mountain lagoon.Mon–Fri · 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6★ 4.79 (38)5hEN · PT · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 90per person
Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Sunrise Hike & Picnic with PickupStart your day hiking Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço at sunrise, guided by a local expert. Includes hotel pickup, small group, and picnic time by the sea.Every day · Pickup optional · From age 10★ 4.78 (18)4h–5hEN · PT · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 70per person
Levada do Rei hike Funchal: Small group with local guideSmall group hike on Levada do Rei in Funchal with certified mountain guide, hotel pickup and driver included: maximum 8 walkers, no crowds.Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8★ 4.94 (17)7h–8hEN · PT · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 50per person
Levada Caldeirão Verde walk from Funchal: Private guide, waterfallWalk the 13-kilometer Levada Caldeirão Verde trail through laurel forest and tunnels to a waterfall and lagoon with a private guide, including hotel or port pickup.Mon–Fri · 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 5.00 (22)5hEN · PT · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 90per person
Cais do Sardinha hike, swim & 4x4 tour: Santa Cruz in a dayHike 4 km to Cais do Sardinha, swim in the bay, visit Madeira's first lighthouse by boat, and drive through UNESCO forest on this eight-hour tour.Next departure: 4 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 38hEN · PT · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom€ 280per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Fountains Levada: Rabaçal Valley Hiking Tour with WaterfallOur pick | € 48 per person | 7h | 4.70★ · 212 | Fri and Sun · 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset & Stairway to Heaven HikeBest value | € 33 per person | 4h | 4.87★ · 179 | Every day · First departure 05:45, last 18:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Madeira Sunrise Hike: Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Small GroupTop rated | € 100 per person | 6h–8h | 4.97★ · 152 | Every day · 06:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Madeira Sunrise: Pico Ruivo Peak Hike & Pickup | € 55 per person | 4h 30m | 4.79★ · 155 | Every day except Wednesday · 04:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Levada do Caldeirão Verde: 16km Madeira Hike & Waterfall | € 42 per person | 6h | 4.91★ · 128 | Every day · 08:15 and 10:45 | — |
| 25 Fontes & Risco Levada self-guided hike from Funchal | € 42 per person | 8h | 4.75★ · 117 | Every day · 06:00 and 08:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo: Madeira's Highest Peak Hike | € 45 per person | 6h 30m | 4.82★ · 114 | Wed and Sat · 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Pico do Arieiro sunrise & Larano trail hike from Funchal | € 40 per person | 7h 30m | 4.80★ · 61 | Mon–Sat | — |
| Funchal Gastro Hike: Private Local Food & Levada Tour | € 80 per person | 5h | 5.00★ · 55 | Every day · 11:00 and 16:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Levada 25 Fontes walk on Madeira Island: Private guided trail | € 90 per person | 5h | 4.79★ · 38 | Mon–Fri · 09:00 and 10:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Sunrise Hike & Picnic with Pickup | € 70 per person | 4h–5h | 4.78★ · 18 | Every day | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Levada do Rei hike Funchal: Small group with local guide | € 50 per person | 7h–8h | 4.94★ · 17 | Every day · 08:00 and 09:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
Funchal Hiking at a glance
- Our pick: 25 Fountains Levada: Rabaçal Valley Hiking Tour with Waterfall, € 48 (7h, 4.70★ · 212).
- Best value: Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunset & Stairway to Heaven Hike, € 33 (4h, 4.87★ · 179).
- Top rated: Madeira Sunrise Hike: Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo Small Group, € 100 (6h–8h, 4.97★ · 152).
Real price per person across the 14 options: € 33–€ 280 (median € 50). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 14.
Of the 14 options: 14 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly, 3 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.