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Best Hiking & Trekking In Madeira

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The 10 most popular hiking & trekking in Madeira. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Hiking & Trekking In Madeira

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike - Door-to-door van timing from Funchal and Caniço

1.Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

Most Popular★ 4.9

Sunrise hike from Funchal: Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with a self-guided PR trail and door-to-door van transfer.

“Overall amazing experience! Pick-up was prompt, the guide explained all the important information we needed for the hike (start and finish points and times, dos and don'ts, how to know you're on the right path and what to do if you're lost). The time to do the hike allowed for enough stops to enjoy the…”

2,798 reviewsFrom $37by Do it Madeira

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

Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike - Price and value: what $38 really buys (and what it doesn’t)

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

★ 4.8

Shared van transfer from Funchal to Rabaçal for a self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco Levada hike with early-crowd timing.

“Clear organization - we knew exactly when and where we were going to be picked up. Elvio, our driver, made sure we knew where we were going and how long it would take for each section. Really enjoyed this hike.”

841 reviewsFrom $38by Do it Madeira

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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike - Pickup in Madeira: shared van, real names, and clear start instructions

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

★ 4.9

Self-guided Caldeirão Verde hike in Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest. Shared van pickup, Levada walk, waterfalls, tunnels, clear route tips.

“We had a great hike, I would highly recommend this trip! Our guide Nuno was super punctual, kind, enthusiastic and a great driver and he provided us with very clear instructions on the hike. The hike itself was very beautiful with so many waterfalls and vistas. The way back was very busy and in some…”

668 reviewsFrom $38by Do it Madeira

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail - Pico do Arieiro sunrise: timing, Stairs of Heaven, and fog-proof expectations

7.Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

★ 4.8

Watch sunrise over clouds from Pico do Arieiro, then hike Vereda do Larano with sea cliffs and photo stops in a small group.

“Great small group trip, van was nice and pick up punctual. We had about 1 1/2 hours for sunrise to either sit and watch or hike, then coffee stop, then stop for nice views for a few minutes. The highlight was the last part with the hike at Larano which was stunning! It took a…”

516 reviewsFrom $45by LizardCycles

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer - Price and what you’re really paying for

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

★ 5.0

Sunrise hike from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro with a small-group transfer, self-guided trail options, and dramatic peak views in Madeira.

“It was a great hike but conditions were less than perfect!! High winds, rain and fog! It was freezing and we were not prepared for the cold and wet! We didn’t do PR1 as it was too windy and we couldn’t see a thing but we took the extra time coming down PR3, which was…”

299 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $39.92by Do It Madeira

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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup - Hotel pickup to Achada do Teixeira: the quiet start matters

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