The 14 Best Hiking Tours in Madeira

1.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,798 reviews · from $37Our pick

Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro sunrise transfer, including the self-guided hike, route changes, costs, fitness demands, and practical tips.

“Due to a closed route, we had to walk another path which included stairway to heaven and PR3 which we lovely - highly recommend that trip as well. There weren’t that people on that time of the day. WE WERE INFORMED ABOUT THAT AND CONFIRMED TO TAKE THAT TRIP. Our guide Nuno was very kind, funny and friendly. Nuno gave us some local useful tips that we will use while we are on Maderia. He and the coordinators, were good at informing us about the changes, trip, pickup time etc.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,169 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $37

Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo transfer, with sunrise views, trail details, costs, closures, timing, and practical tips.

“Lovely day of hiking, Radko was excellent and very friendly and informative. Nice bunch of fellow hikers also.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 841 reviews · from $38

Review of Madeira’s 25 Fontes and Risco Levada hike, with early transfer tips, route details, costs, crowds, and practical advice.

“Pedro was brilliant! He gave us a lot of information about the area and the trek we did. We did the 6am pick up and so glad we did as we missed the crowds. We were very lucky with the weather too, perfect conditions ☺️”

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4.Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 756 reviews · 6 hours · from $35Best value

Review of Madeira’s PR8 Ponta São Lourenço hike transfer, with route details, costs, timing, crowd tips, safety advice, and who should book.

“Great views and worth going prior to sunset. The crowds pick up after 9am. The hike can be completed in much less time than allotted though they plan for you to possibly go swimming, eat, etc. My tip is to start hiking as soon as you have light to avoid the traffic jams on the trails.”

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5.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 668 reviews · from $38

Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde PR9 hike, with shared transfers, trail advice, costs, timing, tunnels, weather tips, and who should book.

“Excellent tour guide and a very brilliant hike to experience.”

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6.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 620 reviews · 7 hours · from $47

Review of Madeira’s PR9 Caldeirão Verde hike transfer, with route details, costs, tunnel tips, timing, and advice for choosing this self-guided day trip.

“Really smooth all along! Good ride, good communication and good company along the way to the hike and back. The hike was fantastic and is really worth it.”

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7.Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 516 reviews · from $45

Watch sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, visit Guindaste’s glass platform, and hike Madeira’s Larano Trail on a small-group day trip from Funchal.

“What an incredible morning! I highly recommend this activity. The sunset was so nice and the views on the hike were some of the best I’ve seen!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $40Top rated

Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro sunrise hike, including transfers, trail closures, weather, fitness needs, price, and practical tips.

“Amazing experience, thank you !! Filipe was so so helpful, was given a lot of useful information. Would definitely recommend.”

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9.Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 262 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Review of Madeira’s Ponta de São Lourenço hike from Funchal, with cliff views, volcanic rock, swimming, guides, transport, and practical tips.

“Hike with amazing landscapes 😍 It can get quite muddy and slippery, so good walking shoes are a must. This hike is a back and forth hike, but there’s a possibility to return by speedboat (€15-€25) if the sea allows it. Our guide Sarah and driver Nono were amazing, we had a really good chat and everyone in the group felt appreciated. We also got the right amount of explanation about the fauna, flora and geology of the place. There’s also the possibility to go for a swim during lunch break, so be sure to pack a swimsuit. I really recommend Lido Tours for their amazing sense of organization: they…”

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10.Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Hike Pico Ruivo before dawn with a local guide, head torch, tea, and hotel transfers, then watch Madeira glow at sunrise.

“We loved the tour, the sunrise on top of Pico Ruivo was magical. Carlos did an amazing job guiding us up to the top; he gave us extra jackets and hat to help with the cold, and made sure we were well adjusted to the climb by taking multiple breaks along the way. He made sure to point out places of interest and stops to take really cool pictures. At the end, he provided us with warm tea and refreshments which were much needed. Not to mention the beautiful night sky at the start of the climb!!”

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11.Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Hike Madeira’s dramatic Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo route with easy transfers, clear instructions, and pickup from Funchal or Caniço.

“Our driver Mike was really professional and friendly. Pick up and drop off on time. As PR1 was partially closed we did 1.2km out and back on this then 7km of PR3. Actually preferred PR3 as we felt like we had the path mostly to ourselves - a really tranquil, scenic walk.”

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12.Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Review of Madeira’s sunrise transfer and Pico Ruivo hike, with route details, fitness advice, price value, timing, and practical booking tips.

“Our driver Michael was efficient, clear and so helpful. His bright personality made both transfers part of the fun. The logistics were clear, communication was easy! Every step was direct and professional.”

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13.Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Review of Madeira’s Larano Cliff hike from Machico to Porto da Cruz, with ocean views, guide insights, practical tips, price value, and safety advice.

“This was my favorite tour I did during my entire trip in Madeira! Charlotte was fantastic and it was a beautiful walk. It wasn’t that hard, but the views were stunning! We had a fun group as well which helps too.”

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14.25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $53

Review the 25 Fountains Levada hike in Madeira, with guide quality, trail conditions, crowds, transport, price, tips, and booking advice.

“Great easy walk to start the holiday. Long but suitable for all ages with great views. Couple of moments you’re very high so be cautious if afraid of heights.”

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