15 Caldeirão Verde & Queimadas Hikes Tours, Compared And Priced

1.Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

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

Shared van pickup plus a self-guided 15 km hike through Madeira’s Laurissilva forest at Caldeirão Verde, with levada walks and waterfalls.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our hike. Started in the dark which was a bit daunting but also fun! Luis our driver was so so lovely, hilariously funny and made our journey up and down such fun, he had us laughing non stop! The hike itself is a beautiful hike, very easy, minimal fitness level required in my opinion, once you’re able for a few hours walking you’ll be fine. Glad we went early as the crowds were coming in their droves when we were walking back down! Cafe at end is cash only if you’d like a coffee/sandwich when you are finished!Read more”

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2.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

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

Madeira PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike transfer with easy logistics, small-group pickup, and a self-guided route through tunnels and waterfalls.

“Really smooth all along! Good ride, good communication and good company along the way to the hike and back. The hike was fantastic and is really worth it.”

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3.Levada Walk and Caldeirao Verde Waterfalls: Madeira

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

Madeira levada walk from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde waterfall, with pickup, forest tunnels, guided stops, and a picnic by the falls.

“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 the Laurissilva forest levada to Caldeirão Verde, past basalt tunnels and an emerald lagoon, with pickup, guide, and insurance.

“The hike was beautiful and had lovely views It was quite easy walking as it was not up hill (just a stair bypass in one place) and not very long sections that were narrow. The tunnels added to the excitement. But, the ground was very uneven and it was important to always look where to walk. As the guide kept a fast pace we were not able to enjoy the surroundings as much as we wanted to. We do levada walks for pleasure, not for reaching a goal or achievement. On the way back (it is a tour where you walk the same path two ways) the guide mostly seemed…”

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

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

Shortened Pico Ruivo mountain walk from Queimadas with Funchal pickup, summit views, expert guides, and an easier return by bus.

“On time pick up where Maria welcomed us & Full explanation of tour. Driver gave us a few laughs along the way. Maria guided us on the trail and was very knowledgeable on the wildlife and environment and you could tell how proud she is of her homeland Madeira & cared about nature. The trail was moderate and couple of steep sections but the views along the way and at the summit were fabulous, well worth it. It's easier to understand why the other trails were closed due to the fires when you see it up close. Hopefully they will open again soon . Overall a very nice hike enhanced…”

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6.Queimadas, Caldeirão Verde and Levada Walk

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

8-hour Madeira hike from Queimadas along Levada da Serra de São Jorge to Caldeirão Verde waterfall, with guides, views, and tunnels.

“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

Guided Levada hike from Funchal to UNESCO Queimadas Forest Park for a Caldeirão waterfall lagoon, Laurissilva forests, and myth-like scenery.

“friendly staff and good organisation, easy walk with good explanation of the area. accessible to everybody, flat area except for a few step. need of a flash light for the tunnel although the one on the phone can do”

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8.Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira

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

Caldeirão Verde levada walk from Funchal with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, waterfalls, forest tunnels, and UNESCO laurel forest.

“Really liked the walk. Our pick up time was 8.15-8.30. Mini bus arrived at 9.10am. When we started walking the guide said we will have to walk faster so we can get to the halfway point for lunch. We only had 15 minutes for lunch. Tour guide said he will be leaving car park at 3.50pm so the walkers got walking as they did not want to miss the bus back to Funchal. Did not have much time to take photos. Not pleased with our tour guide, very rude and arrogant. We did like the walk it would be better with a nicer walking guide..”

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9.Queimadas Natural Park 5-Hour Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 56 reviews · from $48

A 5-hour guided hike in Madeira’s Queimadas Natural Park on the Caldeirão Verde levada, with tunnels, waterfalls, and sea views from Funchal.

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

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

Self-guided Caldeirão Verde levada hike from Queimadas to Pico das Pedras with transfer from Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico.

“Diogo was a fantastic driver and had an excellent playlist throughout the drive. The hike was quite easy and the views of the waterfall at the end were breathtaking. I feel the time allotted for the hike was at least an hour too long as all our group was at the meeting point at least 30-45 minutes early. Overall, the experience was great and we enjoyed the transfer to the hike.”

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11.Private Guided Walk Levada Caldeirao Verde

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

Private guided levada walk to Caldeirão Verde from Pico das Pedras, with door-to-door pickup, UNESCO Laurisilva views, and a waterfall.

“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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12.Queimadas-Caldeirão Verde

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

Hike the Laurissilva forest near Funchal, cool off in Caldeirão Verde lagoon, and enjoy views plus a possible end-of-walk waterfall swim.

“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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13.Private Guided Levada Caldeirão Verde Walk PR9

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

Private guided PR9 Levada walk in Madeira, from Queimadas to Caldeirão Verde waterfall, with pickup in Funchal and tunnels, 6 hours.

“It was a great experience! Marco is a very knowledgeable guide and was able to show us many details of the Levada and Madeira in general.”

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14.Jungle Fever Levada Caldeirao Verde Hike Santana

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $74

Madeira Levada Caldeirão Verde hike with tunnels and waterfalls, Caldeirão Verde picnic, Santana houses, and poncha, small group.

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

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15.Queimadas Caldeirao Verde Full day hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews

Queimadas Caldeirão Verde hike in Madeira, following a levada through Laurissilva forest, tunnels, and ending at a major waterfall.

“Nette Führerin, aber ziemlich voll, Gänsemarsch mit Gegenverkehr”

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