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12 Madeira Hiking Tours Worth Flying For

12 hikes  ·  from $32 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 madeira hiking tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike - Leaving Funchal for the Mountain Roads
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Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

1.Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,224 reviews · 8 hours · from $54Our pick

Review of Madeira’s guided Pico Arieiro and Pico Ruivo hike, including route changes, fitness demands, transport, guides, views, and value.

“Sergio was great guide, pointing things out to us along the way. Spectacular views, gorgeous plants and nature. Well worth it .”

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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

Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers - Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro
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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

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

4.Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

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

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: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail - The early pickup and the climb to Pico do Arieiro
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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup from Madeira’s main resort areas
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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

6.Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

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

Review of Madeira’s Pico Ruivo sunrise hike, with hotel pickup, starry skies, a small group, guide, tea, and practical trail advice.

“Carlos was a great and caring driver and guide, extremely friendly and hospitable. Although we couldn't sea the sunrise because of a sudden change in weather, it was an unforgettable experience”

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Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira - Pico do Arieiro: clouds, cliffs, and the first hard steps
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Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike, with shared transfers, route details, costs, fitness advice, and practical tips.

“The driver Radko was attentive and kind. The trail from Pico Arieiro to the Funchal Ecological Park was tiring but totally worth it. Each landscape takes your breath away. I highly recommend it.”

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Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira - The hike to Pico Ruivo
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Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

From Funchal: Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike - Machico’s farms and the first climb
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From Funchal: Machico to Porto da Cruz Larano Cliff Hike

9.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 insight, pickup details, difficulty, and value.

“This is a great hike. It has everything from farming to plant life and scenery that is breathtaking The guide Charlotte was great , knowledgeable, engaging and her enthusiasm about showing off all the different aspects of the island was amazing. Well worth the trip and highly recommended. A mention to our driver also who has to wait for us at the end while we quenched our thirst.”

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Madeira: Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike - Entering the Laurissilva Forest
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Madeira: Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike

10.Rabaçal Valley and the 25 Fountains Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 171 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Review of Madeira’s 25 Fountains hike, with Risco Waterfall, Laurissilva Forest, levadas, transport details, difficulty, and practical tips.

“Great from start to finish. Guide was able to tell us a lot about the area, environment and history. Even took us an additional 2km route which was not included in the itinerary”

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From Funchal/Caniço: Rabaçal Hike (25 Fontes) Bus Transfer - Early pickups from Funchal, Caniço, and Garajau
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From Funchal/Caniço: Rabaçal Hike (25 Fontes) Bus Transfer

Hiking Trip with a Local - Monday: 25 Fountains and Risco waterfalls
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Hiking Trip with a Local

12.Hiking Trip with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Review of Madeira Trail Tours’ private hiking day, with UNESCO forest, levadas, coast trails, hotel pickup, and custom routes for $76.

“Dino is absolutely wonderful. what a superb driver and guide. he offers the perfect balance of information whilst guiding. if coming to Madeira you'll be very lucky to have met Dino and his brilliant company. book it now, 5 stars”

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