Levada do Caldeirão Verde: Madeira's Scenic Trail
5.0
21 Ratings
Santana

Embark on a breathtaking 16 km hike through Madeira’s lush Laurissilva forest, exploring historic levadas and stunning waterfalls. Perfect for nature lovers.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Levada Caldeirao Verde - Discover the vibrant and verdant forest of Madeira Island. The Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail guides you through a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you can stroll along picturesque levadas, navigate through tunnels, and encounter stunning waterfalls nestled within the Laurissilva forest.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Explore the stunning landscapes of Madeira on the picturesque Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail. This self-guided trek leads adventurers through the verdant Laurissilva forest, showcasing historic levadas and breathtaking waterfalls. Begin your journey with a convenient morning pickup from Funchal, Caniço, or Garajau, and travel to the trailhead at Pico…

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Location
Levada Caldeirao Verde
Parque Florestal das Queimadas
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(21 Ratings)
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906eefjeb
Sep 15, 2025
Perfect ride to pr9 - Vitor is a very pleasant driver. Very friendly, shares lots of information and drives well and quietly. Very pleasant and highly recommended! Thank you for the nice ride, Vitor!
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653saharh
Sep 13, 2025
Recommend this transfer - We chose this company for a transfer to PR9. It saved us the hassle of figuring out complicated transport logistics. The booking process was very easy. Vitor, our driver, was very friendly:) he contacted us before the pickup to confirm time and location, he was there on time, showed us the path and gave us plenty of time to complete it! We absolutely recommend this company, and Vitor!! :)
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331anniekm
Sep 6, 2025
Great! - We were very satisfied with this transfer. Vitor is a friendly and good driver. The contact went perfectly!
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Tandri954
Aug 30, 2025
Great service! - Cristiano was amazing! On time, safe driving, very knowledgeable and accommodating! So much info on the hike and beyond. Will absolutely reach out for my next adventure!
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Tomassz
Aug 30, 2025
Our guide Cristiano was brilliant! - Our driver/guide Cristiano was very friendly and informative! Thank you for this beautiful experience. Everything was smooth and on time.
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393irynan
Aug 28, 2025
it was wonderful - it was wonderful. nature is mesmerizing, thanks to the wonderful guide, If you are just starting your hike, I highly recommend it, the path is easy, there are tunnels, take a flashlight
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Chiaralunab2025
Aug 23, 2025
Highly Recommended for Madeira Hikes - We did the PR9 hike in Madeira and it was a wonderful experience. Our guide picked us up from the hotel and brought us back afterwards, everything was very reliable and well organized. Even though the hike itself was self-guided, he explained everything clearly, gave us helpful tips, and made sure we were well prepared. Above all, he was extremely kind and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Highly recommended!
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P4235kblukek
Aug 22, 2025
Really nice trip with a great guide - We had a really nice day at the PR9. Cristiano was our guide for the day and he gave us all the information we needed to know to do the hike on our own. He gave lots of tips that atually really helpt us during the hike and warned us for all the dangers. because of that we felt very safe while hiking and had a great day.
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Trail56392713145
Aug 18, 2025
Our best experience in Madeira - Very nice hike, also suitable for beginners. Cristiano gave us a lot of tips in advance, so we were well prepared. The ride with him was also a highlight and he showed us some nice viewpoints at the end. We would book again at any time and can highly recommend the tour:)
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261obduliac
Aug 14, 2025
Must-see in Madeira - It has been an amazing experience, the route a wonder. In addition, Cristiano has made this activity a unique experience: he took us to try the original punch and one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the island. 100% recommended and more if he is the guide.
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