MADEIRA
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The 10 most popular caldeirão verde & queimadas in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Self-guided Caldeirão Verde hike in Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest. Shared van pickup, Levada walk, waterfalls, tunnels, clear route tips.
“I think this hike, the Green Cauldron, is the most beautiful on the island. Because of the number of people you need to pass or give way to on the return journey, ideally the pick up time should be 45 minutes later.”
Hassle-free transfer and self-guided PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike from Funchal. Tunnels, waterfalls, and a small-group day.
“Bounched my head the tunnel and against a big branch. Lisy my glasses”
A guided 7-hour Madeira hike along levada irrigation channels to Caldeirão Verde waterfall, with pickup, scenic stops, and a picnic.
“We got exactly what we paid for (except a hotel pick up). Alvaro was a great and funny guide who offered loads of information. We would have preferred a self guided tour, but this tour actually pleasantly surprised us.”
A guided Madeira levada walk to Caldeirão Verde through the UNESCO Laurissilva Forest, tunnels, and an emerald lagoon waterfall.
“Martha was a great guide!! Felt so safe all the way!! Beautiful hike!!”
Guided Pico Ruivo hike from Funchal with pickup, mountain views, and bus return. Fire closures may change your route.
“The guide was lovely but the tour did state 4 hrs and it took about 6-7 hours. It was a shame that some part of the walk was closed.”
Caldeirão Verde Levada PR9 from Funchal: UNESCO Laurissilva, emerald lagoon, tunnels and narrow paths, guided pickup included.
“Lovely walk, very enjoyable and the guide was friendly and welcoming. We appreciated that she kept safety on mind and gave little nuggets of interest along the way. I would suggest that the level of difficulty is highlighted and what level of fitness is needed so everyone can prepare for the day ahead.”
8-hour hike from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde, following the Levada da Serra de São Jorge with big views, tunnels, and waterfalls.
“Unser Guide Charlotte gab uns wertvolle Informationen zu Madeira und deren Pflanzen- und Tierwelt.”
Guided Caldeirão Verde levada walk from Funchal to a dramatic waterfall cauldron in UNESCO laurisilva, with pickup and small groups.
“What was a lovely day turned bad at the end. The young guide, ?Elder, was very nice, spoke about the importance of safety / rules on the Levado. I decided the area on the cliff would be too difficult because I wouldn’t be able to use my walking sticks (I am 79). I walked the…”
5-hour guided hike in Madeira’s Queimadas Natural Park on the historic Caldeirão Verde levada, with pickup from Funchal and live guide.
“An enjoyable walk but it took 2 half hrs to arrive at the walk/starting point and not enough emphasis on equipment (Torch) which is vital when walking though the dark low tunnels. Disappointed when we thought we had returned to the starting point (8 miles) but then had too walk a further mile and a…”
Hike the Levada do Caldeirão Verde from Funchal to Santana, with tunnels, a huge waterfall, and a cold lagoon you can picnic beside.
“Liana the guide was great, and Luis the driver too. We did a short stop in Santana for grocery and washrooms before the hike. The hike itself was easy, but very muddy.”
