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We compared all 9 experiences in Santa Cruz so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 9 experiences from € 20 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

25 Fountains Levada: Rabaçal Valley Hiking Tour with Waterfall
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Most booked
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.
212 reviews
4.70★
Duration
7h
Fri and Sun
08:30
Live guide EN · DE · PT · FR +1Hotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 48per person
Levada do Caldeirão Verde: 16km Madeira Hike & Waterfall
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★Top rated
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.
128 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 42per person
Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Hike with Return Transfer
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Best value
Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Hike with Return TransferFeel the wild coast of Madeira on the Ponta de São Lourenço trail, with easy pickup and return transport. Hike at your pace, spot seabirds, and cool off by the sea.
82 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfrom€ 32per person

Recommended (6)

Sunrise hike Pico do Areeiro Madeira: Watch from 3rd peak
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Travelers' pick
Sunrise hike Pico do Areeiro Madeira: Watch from 3rd peak
80 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
from€ 60per person
Private Airport Transfer Funchal: Comfortable Pickup & Drop-off
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Private Airport Transfer Funchal: Comfortable Pickup & Drop-off
58 reviews
4.53★
Duration
10m–40m
from€ 21per person
Ponta de São Lourenço Hiking Tour: Rocky Eastern Coast
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Ponta de São Lourenço Hiking Tour: Rocky Eastern Coast
33 reviews
4.94★
Duration
6h
from€ 48per person
Madeira East Tour: Pico do Areeiro, Santana & North Coast
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Madeira East Tour: Pico do Areeiro, Santana & North Coast
22 reviews
4.68★
Duration
8h
from€ 67per person
Funchal Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off
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Likely to sell out
Funchal Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Drop-Off
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1m–1h
from€ 20per person
Funchal Agriculture Tour: Banana Farm, Rum Factory & Countryside
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Funchal Agriculture Tour: Banana Farm, Rum Factory & Countryside
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
from€ 90per person

Santa Cruz at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: 25 Fountains Levada: Rabaçal Valley Hiking Tour with Waterfall, € 48 (7h, 4.70★ · 212).
  • Top rated: Levada do Caldeirão Verde: 16km Madeira Hike & Waterfall, € 42 (6h, 4.91★ · 128).
  • Best value: Madeira: Ponta de São Lourenço Hike with Return Transfer, € 32 (3h 30m, 4.88★ · 82).

Of the 9 experiences: 9 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 9 with hotel pickup and 4 bookable last-minute.

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