Madeira · LEVADA WALKS
The channels are flat, shaded and roughly a metre wide, which is why a levada walk suits people who would never call themselves hikers. These 15 cover the famous ones and the quiet ones, with the transfer, the trail fee and the tunnel count made clear before you book.
Guided levada hike in Madeira’s Rabaçal Valley from Funchal, featuring Levada das 25 Fontes, 25 springs, and an 800m tunnel.
“Very enjoyable. Knowledgable and friendly guide, fluent in English and German. A small group of 15. Path was a bit congested in places due to part of it being temporarily closed for repairs and the destination was pretty busy, but all in all a great day out.”
Self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco Levada day trip from Funchal with shared transfer, crowd-beating early start, and stunning waterfall hikes.
“Early start time is great. There was only our group when we got there. Our driver explained all about our route carefully and accurately. Pick up and drop off are perfectly comfortable.”
Madeira East Island Tour with Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva levada walk, Santana lunch, Faial Skywalk, and Porto da Cruz rum tasting.
“Great value tour. The guide was very nice and knowledgeable and explained and showed us so many things along the way. I learned so much about the island in a fun way. I felt that we had sufficient time at each place and we saw the best sights of the eastern part of the island. The group size was about 8, which was great. We had about 8 hours on this tour, which I felt was perfect. The lunch provided was very nice and excellent value. Overall highly recommended to do this tour as you learn a lot, you can rely on your guide to show you the best things…”
PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike from Funchal with easy pickup, local briefing, and self-guided tunnels to a waterfall lake.
“It was a bit rainy but it was super cool to see the mist cover the mountains. Views were amazing and Fabio our driver/guide was very friendly and sweet!”
Walk Madeira’s 25 Fontes waterfalls, ride a Skywalk 4x4, then visit Cabo Girão. Guided, small-group, pickup from Funchal.
“Trip was very nice. Leon our guide was great. We met great couple from the UK and spent nice day. Levada and views were nice. Amazing waterfalls with small birds around. Restaurant in which we ate was different from others (probably great for kids), food was good, beer nice. Skywalk is great and views were amazing.”
Jeep safari, Pico do Areeiro views, Balcões Levada walk, Santana houses, rum in Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“Severino is the best guide and driver you can find!”
Guided Levada walk in Madeira from Queimadas Park to Caldeirão Verde Falls, 4.5 hours hiking plus picnic and hotel transfers.
“We had an amazing weather, and our tour guide was helpful and very informative. Even though we felt quite tired after the walk, we were able to see amazing views and waterfall in the end. Very worth trip and we were well takwn care by the agent. Loved every minute of it. Highly recommend to everyone.”
UNESCO Laurissilva forest to the 25 Fountains in Madeira, with hotel pickup, a small group, and levada waterfalls plus an 800m tunnel.
“The hike was easy and memorable. The views were very nice, and the guide (Ruben) was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the hike, flora and fauna. Marta was a super safe and reliable driver. Highly recommended!”
Madeira East coast tour with a levada walk, Santana villages, rum tasting, and a 3-course lunch with wine, with hotel pickup.
“What a wonderful trip. Lucy our guide was fantastic. Her knowledge of the island was excellent. We went to what I consider to be the most beautiful areas. The stops were paced well. Our driver was extremely safe ( necessary on some roads). Highly reccomend.”
13 km Madeira levada walk through UNESCO Laurissilva, past four basalt tunnels, to the emerald Caldeirão Verde waterfall, with pickup.
“It was really good and Marta explained everything carefully emphasising the importance of safety. Unfortunately as we were coming back to the minibus the rain came on very heavy and everyone got soaked. Also minibus seating was a bit cramped for six footers among us. But apart from that really enjoyable.”
Easy 5km levada walk in Madeira's Serra de Água valley, with hotel pickup, big views, native plants, and coffee with pastel de nata.
“Our tour was beautiful and so much fun! Rubina was the perfect tour guide! She loves her Island and she loves showing it to others! We hated to say goodbye. Good job!!!!👍😊👏👏”
Full-day Rabaçal levada walk from Funchal to 25 Fontes and waterfalls, 11 km, pickup, expert English guide, bring a picnic.
“It was an magical hike along the levada. We were able to enjoy lunch with an amazing view at the waterfall 25 fontanas. The tour guide made the hike even more enjoyable and his knowledge made it a delightful day. I would do the tour again.”
Rabaçal 25 Fontes levada hike with a jeep ride and Cabo Girão glass-floor views, small group from Funchal for $67.
“We had a fantastic day with Julia as our guide. The levada walk to 25 fountains was excellent and Julia was knowledgeable and friendly. The off road experience was great fun and the viewing platform at Cabo Girão gave some amazing views. We were so impressed with the whole experience and would highly recommend Julia and the company! Thank you!”
Ride e-bikes along Camacha’s levadas to the UNESCO laurel forest. Small group, hotel pickup, forest scents, sheep views, 3.5 hours.
“What a wonderful way to see and learn about a part of Madeira. The path was great, challenging enough to keep our kids engaged and not too challenging that one could not make it. It was nice to also learn a few things about the trees and plants on the way. The group size is max 8 which is perfect. And the short stop at the beautiful golf course where we had tea and cake was an unexpected surprise 🤩. Can highly recommend to anyone that wants to take a break from all the hiking on the island!”
Guided Moinhos Levada walk in Madeira, with waterfall spray and old water channels, then a relaxing break in Ponta do Sol.
“Nothing can be improved because everything was perfect. Great organization, great guides. No one rushed you during the hike. You really do the route at your own pace. I highly recommend this company. They are great”
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