The 15 Best Caldeirao Verde Levada Walk Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 668 reviews · from $38Our pick

Walk 15 km through Madeira's Laurissilva Forest on a self-guided PR9 hike from Queimadas. Your driver handles the transfer, explains the route, and collects you afterward. Expect waterfalls, four tunnels, narrow levada paths, changing weather, and about 5.5 hours on foot.

“Since there is no guide you can finish it on your own pace, there is more than enough time and you can have additional for snack/coffee and photos. Very good communication over WhatsApp - team is very helpful and patient. Driver was on time and he was very knowledgeable - all necessary information for the hike was provided. Overall it was a nice experience and I would do it again in the future.”

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2.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 620 reviews · 7 hours · from $47

Join a small-group transfer from Funchal, Caniço, or Garajau to PR9. Your English or Portuguese-speaking driver, such as Vitor, Fabio, Roberto, or Cristiano, explains the route before you walk independently through Laurissilva Forest, tunnels, and waterfalls.

“really recommend this walk, gorgeous scenery and not too busy. our driver Fabio was prompt and friendly and everything went smoothly. recommend booking this trip!”

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3.Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 205 reviews · 7 hours · from $46

Follow a guide through Madeira’s Laurisilva forest from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde, passing tunnels, cliff paths, views of Santana and São Jorge, and a waterfall picnic stop. Guides including Alvaro, Afonso, and Philip have led this walk. Bring sturdy shoes, water, food, a torch, and rain gear.

“This tour was really stunning. In winter it would be even better, so I'm told. The views are stunning. The walk is easy. The waterfall at the end is definitely worth every step. Take a flaslight with you and mind your head in the tunnels.”

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4.Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 7 hours · from $54

Walk 13 km through Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest to Caldeirão Verde with a multilingual mountain guide. Expect four basalt tunnels, a waterfall lagoon, hotel pickup, and about 4.5 hours on foot. Guides such as Marta, Ruben, and Gabriele have been praised for safety and local insight.

“Martha was a great guide!! Felt so safe all the way!! Beautiful hike!!”

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5.Achadas Teixeira- Pico Ruivo -& Pico pedras/Queimadas forest walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

You’ll hike through Queimadas and Pico das Pedras before reaching Achadas do Teixeira and Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak area. Guides such as Maria, Elton, and Sandra lead the route, explain local plants and wildlife, and help you manage steep sections. The route may change because of weather or fire damage.

“Unfortunately due to the recent forest fires this iconic walk was cancelled due to safety reasons and concerns and the need to evaluate the conditions- I was offered another two trips as a substitute and the one i chose was excellent and our guide Maria was fantastic and had a very enthusiastic love of the area”

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6.Queimadas, Caldeirão Verde and Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Join a multilingual guide, including Charlotte on some departures, for an eight-hour hike from Queimadas Guest House along the Levada da Serra de São Jorge. Expect village views, waterfalls, small tunnels, and Caldeirão Verde. Bring lunch, waterproof clothing, and sturdy shoes.

“Unser Guide Charlotte gab uns wertvolle Informationen zu Madeira und deren Pflanzen- und Tierwelt.”

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7.Caldeirão Verde Levada (PR 9) – Guided Madeira Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $55

Walk PR 9 from Funchal through Queimadas Forest Park and Madeira’s Laurisilva forest to the Caldeirão Verde waterfall. Expect about 4.5 to 5 hours on narrow levada paths, tunnels, wet ground, and a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Samuel, Reuben, and Daria have been especially well received.

“It was a great experience! I absolutely enjoyed it. Our Guide was brilliant and very friendly. Even under a huge storm, it was a memorable tour.”

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8.Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $52

Follow the Caldeirão Verde levada from Funchal through Madeira’s laurel forest to a dramatic waterfall. A certified driver and mountain guide handle transport and route safety, while guides such as Bruno, Marta, Sergio, and Gloria have added local stories and plant knowledge. Bring sturdy shoes and a torch.

“One of the my best traveling experiences. A womderful 13-kilometer trip through the most picturesque landscape I've ever seen. Suitable even for the unprepared. A real adventure both for adults and children”

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9.Queimadas Natural Park 5-Hour Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 56 reviews · from $48

Join a mountain guide for a 12-kilometer walk along Madeira’s 18th-century Caldeirão Verde levada. Expect forest, cliffs, waterfalls, hand-cut tunnels, and sea views. Hotel pickup covers Funchal, Caniço, and Calheta, but confirm your pickup time and bring food, water, sturdy shoes, and a torch.

“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 quarter to catch the buse which had orginally dropped as at the starting point earlier in the day. Then to be taken to a village which we didn't know about when all we wished to do is go back to our hotel and shower/rest. This was an unnessary addition too a very long day. Not…”

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10.Levada do Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk from Funchal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $51

Spend about eight hours walking 13 km from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde, with hotel pickup, a professional guide, four dark tunnels, and a cold waterfall lagoon. Guides such as Liana or Charlotte may lead the hike, while Luis may handle the drive.

“Great walk led by a friendly host. In the middle of summer the waterfalls were not in full flow but the hike had plenty of beautiful vistas regardless. Note it can get very busy on this route and you often have to pass people on very narrow parts of the levada.”

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11.PR9 Caldeirão Verde Queimadas Levada Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Ride from Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, or Machico to Queimadas, then follow the Caldeirão Verde levada at your own pace. You’ll receive route instructions and a map before setting out through Laurissilva Forest toward waterfalls, finishing with the 2-kilometer PRJoël trail to Pico das Pedras.

“Friendly driver, no problems with pickup/drop off, lots of time to complete the walk. Would recommend.”

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12.Private Guided Walk Levada Caldeirao Verde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

You’ll walk from Pico das Pedras and the Queimadas house toward Caldeirão Verde with a private English-speaking guide. Marco and Francisco have led this route, sharing local stories, forest details, and practical help. Private transfers, WiFi, insurance, and hotel pickup are included.

“Our guide, Marco, was wonderful. He picked us up on time and gave lots of information about the levadas and flora and fauna. Caution: The walk is far more challenging than other reviews would lead one to believe. I cannot fault Marco or the experience at all but it was almost too much for me and took about 6 1/2 hours total. If you don't have very good balance or much experience with rough terrain choose an easier walk. Marco was very helpful to me when I struggled and kept emphasizing that we could take all the time we needed.”

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13.Queimadas-Caldeirão Verde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Start at 8:30 am with pickup from your Funchal hotel and walk about 13 km through Madeira’s Laurissilva forest. You’ll see endemic plants and birds before reaching the Caldeirão Verde lagoon and waterfall. The English-language group hike lasts about 4.5 hours and accepts up to 16 people.

“Throughly enjoyed our hike! Our driver and tour guide took excellent care of us throughout the trip. Beautiful views along the way with an amazing waterfall at the end of the hike.”

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14.Private Guided Levada Caldeirão Verde Walk PR9

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $117

Walk 12 kilometers through Madeira’s Laurissilva forest from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde with a private guide such as Marco, Richard, or Anders. Expect levada paths, tunnels, mountain views, a waterfall, hotel or port transport, and a moderate physical challenge.

“Heel leuke en mooie wandeling gehad met Richard. Tijdens de wandeling kregen we ook de geschiedenis mee van het ontstaan van de Levada's. Een aanrader als u op Madeira bent!”

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15.Jungle Fever Levada Caldeirao Verde Hike Santana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $74

Join a small group of up to eight for an eight-hour Madeira outing from Funchal, Lido or Caniço. You’ll hike 4.5 hours beside the Caldeirão Verde levada, pass waterfalls and tunnels, picnic at the green kettle, visit a Santana house, and finish with poncha.

“Was a great, informative tour surrounded by nature! Richard made the long, rainy hike a fun experience!”

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