The 5 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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