Hikes from Funchal and Canico
- Levada
With our English-speaking hiking guides, we go in small groups along the levadas, through dense laurel forests, past waterfalls, up to the highest peaks.
Experience pure nature!
Minimum number of participants: 4 people
Free transfer from hotels in Funchal, Canico, Camara de Lobos and Machico
Child discount: 50% up to 11 years
The Green Cauldron
The wildly romantic Levada Trail in the "Green Cauldron" (Caldeirão Verde) takes us to one of the most pristine regions of the island. Here it is necessary to cross narrow tunnels, from the mountain slopes rushing imposing waterfalls into the valley. We experience jungle-like vegetation, impressive gorges, breathtaking views on the valley of Santana and finally reaching the Green Cauldron with its nearly 100m high waterfall.
- Every Monday
- Price: 41,- € / person (from 01.01.2024: 42,50 € / person)
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 4-4.5 hours
- Requirements: certain vertigo and sure-footedness
Boca da Corrida - Encumeada
Experience the mountains of Madeira. From the viewpoint of Boca da Corrida we go to the Encumeada pass. During the hike you have fantastic views of the Nun's Valley and the highest mountains on the island..
- Every Monday
- Price: 42,50 € / person
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 4-5 hours
- Requirements: certain vertigo and sure-footedness
The hike is currently not offered!
Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo
Climb the highest peaks of Madeira with us. In this excursion you will have the opportunity to get to know the mountain world of Madeira in all its fascination. With our bus we drive to the starting point, the Pico do Arieiro. From here, our hike takes us over the Pico do Arieiro to the Pico das Torres and from there to the Pico Ruívo. Then we continue to the Achada do Teixeira, the destination of our hike. This panoramic trail is the undisputed highlight of every Madeira visit. With our bus we drive to the end of the village of Santana, which we can visit and offers us various restaurants.
- Every Tuesday
- Price: 42,50 € / person (from 01.01.2024: 44,- € / person)
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 4-4.5 hours
- Requirements: certain vertigo and sure-footedness
Maroços
This half-day hike takes you along a tranquil levada through the Machico Valley. Experience the alternation of cultivated terraced fields and quiet valleys.
- Every Tuesday
- Price: 27,50 € / person (from 01.01.2024: 29,- € / person)
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 2,5 hours
Levada da Serra do Faial
The half-day levada hike takes you through the "Vale Paraiso", the paradise valley, with lush vegetation. On the way you can enjoy fantastic views of the mountains, the sea and the capital Funchal.
- Every Thursday
- Price: 27,50 € / person (from 01.01.2024: 29,- € / person)
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 2.5 hours
Rabaçal
Enjoy with us the impressive landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage - our laurel forests! During this walk you will learn about the levadas system and its long tunnels. The nature reserve of Rabaçal with its man-sized tree heaths, different kinds of laurel trees and the rare Mayflower trees is unique. We walk to the Risco waterfall and the 25 springs. At the end of the hike, we cross the rider's tunnel and reach the south side of the island. In the afternoon we visit the sugar cane factory of Calheta, where liquor and sugar cane syrup are still produced today.
- Every Wednesday and Sunday
- Price: 41,- € / person (from 01.01.2024: 42,50 € / person)
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 3-3.5 hours
- Requirements: certain vertigo and sure-footedness
Fanal
Through besom and tree heath we hike above the green forests of Rabaçal and enjoy beautiful panoramic views over the plateau Paul da Serra. We walk through laurel forests, cross small streams and slowly climb upwards. From lovely viewing platforms we have a marvelous view over the northcoast of Madeira. The highlight is the fairytale forest Fanal, in which the oldest and most impressive laurel trees stand.
- Every Wednesday
- Price: 42,50 € / person
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 4 hours
- Requirements: certain vertigo and sure-footedness
The hike is currently not offered!
Ponta São Lourenço
Here where the island ends and the sea begins ....one of the most beautiful faces of Madeira shows you, rugged basalt rocks, azure bays and endemic vegetation.This hike is one of the most popular on the island of Madeira. Our bus takes us from Calheta to the easternmost tip of the island, Ponta de São Lourenço. Starting point of the hike is Baia da Abra (75 m). From here we walk via Casa do Sardinha to Ponta do Furado (125 m) and back to Baia da Abra. Afterwards we visit the former whaling village Caniçal.
- Every Friday
- Price: 42,50 € / person (from 01.01.2024: 44,- € / person)
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 3.5-4 hours
- Requirements: certain vertigo and sure-footedness
Ribeiro Frio/Portela
Hike along the wild and romantic Levada do Furado from Ribeiro Frio to Portela. On this classic levada hike you will come through tunnels and spectacular rock breakthroughs, through the unique laurel forest and subtropical vegetation. Great views of the north side of the island await you along the way.
- Every Friday
- Price: 41,- € / person (from 01.01.2024: 42,50 € / person)
- English-speaking hiking guide
- Walking time: approx. 4 hours
- Requirements: certain vertigo and sure-footedness
