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Madeira Levada Walks: the 15 Best Routes

16 hikes  ·  from $39 a head

Flat, long, and cut into a cliff beside an irrigation channel. The 15 below cover the 25 Fontes, Caldeirao Verde and the Rabacal routes, with transfer prices, tunnel warnings and which ones want a head torch.

Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer - The early van ride from Funchal to Rabaçal
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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer - The transfer from Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, or Machico
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Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

2.Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 8 hours · from $39Best value

Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde hike, with shared transfers, tunnel tips, costs, fitness advice, timing, and practical booking guidance.

“A beautiful location and worth the visit. it's very busy with narrow paths so expect to be polite and share the space. The driver was incredible, super friendly and helpful. Would definitely book again thank yoooouuuu, obrigada”

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Madeira: PR 9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer - Pickup from Funchal, Caniço, Garajau, and beyond
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Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

3.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, pickup advice, and help deciding if it suits you.

“Fabio our driver was very friendly, we got all the information we needed. It was a beautiful hike! Pickup times as scheduled. Glad i chose those guys for a second hike transfer already! I'd say it is a perfect way to get to your wanted destination especially when you are travelling on your own.”

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25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6) - Entering Madeira’s Laurissilva forest
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25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $52

Explore Madeira’s 25 Fountains Levada on a guided hike through laurel forest, waterfalls, tunnels, and scenic Rabaçal Valley trails.

“Great hike!!!! Few uphills and downhills but moderate . Love love the hike!!!!! Mostly trails are covered with trees . Our guide and driver are amazing!! Friendly and pleasant !”

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Madeira: PR 18 - Levada do Rei Hike Transfer with Host - Starting at the Quebradas Water Treatment Plant
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Madeira: PR 18 – Levada do Rei Hike Transfer with Host

5.PR 18 – Levada do Rei Hike Transfer with Host

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 6 hours · from $47

Review of Madeira’s PR18 Levada do Rei hike transfer, with forest scenery, practical tips, transport details, costs, and honest advice.

“The PR 18 hike was a truly great experience for me. Although it was very foggy that day and the view into the valley was impossible, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The pickup went smoothly and on time, and our driver was very friendly and shared lots of interesting information about the island and the hiking routes. To top off an already wonderful day, our driver even made a few extra stops on the way back to show us some fantastic views. Thank you, Christiano, for a great day!”

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From Funchal: Madeira Lakes Levada Guided Hike - Levada do Alecrim: Madeira’s water trails
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From Funchal: Madeira Lakes Levada Guided Hike

6.Madeira Lakes Levada Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 88 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Review of Madeira’s 10 km Lakes Levada hike from Funchal, with waterfalls, mountain swimming, forest views, guides, value, and practical tips.

“I did this trip with 2 kids, 8 and 11 years old. it was ok for them, they loved it. the views were amazing, the walk on the levada was mostly flat. we felt safe and it wasn't crowded. We highly recommand our guide, thank you Sarah!”

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PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal - The early start is worth the alarm clock
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PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal

7.PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Review of Madeira’s self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco levada hike, with early pickup, trail advice, costs, route details, and practical tips.

“I chose to be picked-up at 6 A.M. and this is worth strong recommendation. Our driver, Pedro was very helpful. Instructed whole group about the hike. Starting as early is an absolute banger. You start when it is still dark, there are no people beside your small group, and while the sun is coming up, you follow this beautiful trail reaching the final point as the first ones during the day. You can go to two other PRs, what makes the tour even better. I highly recommend the tour, unbelivable experience.”

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Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira - Following the levada through Laurissilva forest
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Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira

Hiking Madeira: Levada do Rei and the Majestic Laurissilva - Starting at Quebradas, where the levada begins
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Hiking Madeira: Levada do Rei and the Majestic Laurissilva

PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer - Following the levada toward Caldeirão Verde
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PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

10.PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Review of Madeira’s PR9 Caldeirão Verde hike, with transfer details, route advice, costs, timing, crowds, and tips for a smooth day.

“The forest and scenery is beautiful! Personally I preferred the 25 Fontes and Risco waterfalls but the Caldeirão Verde waterfall is still pretty (just felt more crowded). If you are a bit anxious about heights just be mindful the last little stretch might make you a bit nervous (worth pushing through though). When it gets busy the paths are tight so letting people past is tricky. Luis was awesome at giving us insights to from the hike.”

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Levada & Waterfalls Hike 25 Fountains, Rabaçal, Risco more Challenging Walk - Lagoa do Vento brings the first major reward
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Levada & Waterfalls Hike 25 Fountains, Rabaçal, Risco more Challenging Walk

Madeira: Private 1.5-Kilometer Levada dos Balcões Hike PR11 - Walking the 1.5-kilometer levada path
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Madeira: Private 1.5-Kilometer Levada dos Balcões Hike PR11

Levada do Rei PR18 Scenic Hike in Madeira with Transfer Service - Starting at Levada do Rei PR18
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Levada do Rei PR18 Scenic Hike in Madeira with Transfer Service

13.Levada do Rei PR18 Scenic Hike in Madeira with Transfer Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Hike Madeira’s Levada do Rei PR18 with round-trip transfers, a local briefing, Laurissilva forest, waterfalls, and flexible timing.

“I booked the tour last minute and everything worked perfectly. On-time pick-up, safe transfer, and Fábio provided lots of helpful information and great recommendations. The whole group finished the tour earlier than expected (less than 3.5 h), and after asking for an earlier return, the pick-up was arranged within minutes. I booked more tours with Levadas In & Out right away”

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Hike in Laurisilva Levada do Rei - Madre of Life small Group guided walk - Why a Group of Eight Makes a Difference
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Hike in Laurisilva Levada do Rei – Madre of Life small Group guided walk

14.Hike in Laurisilva Levada do Rei – Madre of Life small Group guided walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $60

Review of Madeira’s Levada do Rei hike, with small-group guiding, forest scenery, transfers, costs, practical tips, and who should book.

“We had the most wonderful walk in the woods. Thank you David :-) ! We had a great time, enjoyed his knowledge about the flora and his company. We highly recommend the tour-operator and will book "Up Mountain Madeira" again, next te we are on Madeira”

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From Funchal: Levada Nova Hiking Tour with stopover at beach - Funchal pickup and the useful café stop
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From Funchal: Levada Nova Hiking Tour with stopover at beach

15.Levada Nova Hiking Tour with stopover at beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews

Hike Madeira’s Levada Nova past waterfalls and tunnels, then relax, eat, or swim in sunny Ponta do Sol with a small group.

“The guide was very helpful and flexible with our wishes. We’ve seen nicer levadas, but for a leisurely walk it was ok. Crossing the river on feet is not for the fainthearted; fortunately there are stairs you can use if you don’t want to take that route.”

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