Top 10 Hiking Tours in Funchal

Destination: Funchal.
Being able to enjoy a cultural, gastronomic, mountain hiking experience, and the history and biodiversity of the island as a real place. Our activity will take you to eat like a local, in the restaurants that locals go to. Eat a regional kebab, drink a poncha, all this as a true Madeiran does, along trails little used by those who visit us. Get to know the story told by a certified guide born and raised on the island. Have a social and economic impact on local communities, thus bringing sustainability to our activity.
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Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Funchal.
Marvel at Madeira's pristine and vibrant endemic Laurissilva forests. Take in panoramic views of the volcanic valleys of the island. Walk next to a "levada" (an irrigation water channel).
Known For: Funchal Hiking Tours, Funchal Small Group, Funchal Shore Excursions, Funchal Ports of Call Tours, Funchal Port Pickup.
Duration: Around 7 hours.

Destination: Funchal.
A true fairy tale in a green paradise that starts in the Queimadas’ house. Until you reach the majestic waterfall, the path is remarkably green. Along the way you have a magnificent view over the village of São Jorge and the great mountains. The water is always present along the walk. You can see the water gushing from the walls, flowing on the levada and falling from the sky on raining days. It’s a fantastic trail and safe all year long. Arriving at Caldeirão Verde, immerse yourself by the breathtaking view of the huge waterfall falling on the cold and crystalline lagoon. • Altitude: 980m • Distance: 13Km  • Duration 3 to 5 hours • Difficulty: Easy • It includes: Levada, Lagoon, Waterfall, Birds, Laurisilva Forest, Endemic flora, Tunnel, Abyss, Vertigo
Known For: Funchal Hiking Tours, Funchal Walking Tours, Funchal Shore Excursions, Funchal Ports of Call Tours, Funchal Port Pickup.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Funchal.
Also known as Lakes of Madeira At the beginning of the descent to the house of Rabaçal is the entrance to this magnificent journey. It is a short walk with 3km accessible to anyone, where you can enjoy fantastic views over the Rabaçal as you move along the way. Until you reach the beggining of the levada, hikers can enjoy the vast vegetation composed mainly by the Urze and the Uveira da Serra, as well as several species of local fauna, which highlight the birds and cows. Enjoy the walk to the beautiful lakes and waterfalls that emerge along the way, where stands out the wonderful Lagoa Dona Beja, with a waterfall that feeds the Lagoa do Vento. • Distance: 6.8 km (round trip) • Duration 1 to 2 hours • it includes: Levada, Lagoon, Waterfall, Birds and Endemic flora
Known For: Funchal Walking Tours, Funchal Port Pickup, Funchal Ports of Call Tours, Funchal Hiking Tours, Funchal Shore Excursions.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Funchal.
Part of the Madeira’s natural park, this course is situated on the very east point of the Island, in Caniçal. Along the way, you can marvel yourself with the fabulous seascapes of the north and south of the Island. It is impossible to describe the wonderful feeling provided by the contrast between the serenity of south sea and the rough sea of the north. In this gorgeous but windy zone you can discover and enjoy beautiful samples of unique fauna and flora species. Also there are curious rock formations, resulting of the volcanic origin of the island. Take a moment to appreciate the details. • Distance: 7.2 Km  • Duration 2 to 3 hours • It includes: Birds, Viewpoint, Fauna, Sea, Beach, Abyss, Vertigo
Known For: Funchal Walking Tours, Funchal Port Pickup, Funchal Ports of Call Tours, Funchal Hiking Tours, Funchal Shore Excursions.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Madeira.
Our 4x4 all-terrain BUGGY tours are perfect for exploring the roads and dirt paths, with complete safety, which will make your visit to Madeira even more radical. The views from the top of the Madeiran mountains are fantastic and some of our stops are only accessible by specialized vehicles.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Funchal.
We conquer the famous Stairway To Heaven first and afterwards we head to one of the most beautiful hikes on the island: Vereda do Larano. A lush green environment awaits us and the sea always behind us. On we go, always along the cliffs and with spectacular views. A little hunger? We got you. We have prepared a small picnic with local snacks and will find the perfect spot to enjoy it.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Funchal.
You can see the wonderful landscapes composed by imposing mountains and peaks of the island, such as Pico das Torres and Pico do Areeiro. Moreover, in this landscape full of mountains, sea and populations, it is still possible to distinguish the rock of Penha dÁguia and the tip of São Lourenço. Arriving at Pico Ruivo, hikers can marvel themselves with the magnificent scenery that surrounds them. Look at the magnitude of the peaks, the villages and their agricultural land, sea and clouds. Enjoy the feeling of greatness that this place delivers! • Distance: 5.4 Km  • Duration 1 to 3 hours • It includes: Path, Birds, Viewpoint, Fauna
Known For: Funchal Walking Tours, Funchal Port Pickup, Funchal Ports of Call Tours, Funchal Hiking Tours, Funchal Shore Excursions.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Funchal.
Two in one: Sunrise and Walk. It is a tour that includes the sunrise, (optional) and walking between the Areeiro to the Pedra Rija 2.5 km. We will calmly observe all the natural beauty of this trail, fauna and flora, central mountainous massive, history and customs, and much more. Private groups up to 4 people. Included; Mountain guide certified, insurance, transportation and tourism license of Portugal 467/22. It usually starts at 6:00 a.m.
Known For: Funchal Hiking Tours, Funchal Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Funchal.
The Laurel forest, also called laurisilva or laurissilva, is a type of subtropical forest found in areas with high humidity and relatively stable, mild temperatures. The forest is characterized by broadleaf tree species with evergreen, glossy and elongated leaves, known as "laurophyll" or "lauroid". Plants from the laurel family (Lauraceae) are also present at the Madeira´s Laurissilva forest which is a UNESCO heritage site. It is a rare and fragile ecosystem. The paleobotanical record of Madeira reveals that laurissilva forests has existed in this island for at least 1.8 million years. The levada 25 fontes was built in the late 18 th century, and transports water from Rabaçal to the south of the island. Rabaçal can be described as valley of vertical walls where different types of volcanic rock allow water from the upper water table to emerge in the form of numerous fountains along the walls of the mountain.
Known For: Funchal Ports of Call Tours, Funchal Shore Excursions, Funchal Small Group, Funchal Hiking Tours, Funchal Port Pickup.
Duration: Around 6 hours.