excurgo
DestinationsToursBlog
Excurgo earns a commission when you book through our links to Viator, at no extra cost to you.
Powered byViator
excurgo

Tours and experiences worldwide from Viator. Compare them here and book on Viator — no extra fees.

Company
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Partner With Us
Travellers
  • Support 24/7
  • Cancellation
  • FAQ
Explore
  • All Tours
  • Best Tours
  • Destinations
  • Things to Do
  • Tour Deals
  • Tour Price Index
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Partner With Us
  • Support 24/7
  • Cancellation
  • FAQ
  • All Tours
  • Best Tours
  • Destinations
  • Things to Do
  • Tour Deals
  • Tour Price Index
© 2026 Excurgo. Tour aggregator powered by Viator.
PrivacyTermsCookies
Home/Destinations/Funchal/Madeira for hikers
For hikers · Funchal itinerary

Madeira for Hikers: The Best Trekking Itinerary

Madeira is one of Europe’s great hiking islands. Here is how to spend a trekking trip on Madeira — with the best-rated guided hikes to book.

At a glance

  1. 125 Fontes levada
  2. 2Pico do Arieiro
  3. 3Stairway to Heaven
  4. 4Fanal forest

25 Fontes levada

Through laurel forest to waterfalls.

Stairway to Heaven

The PR1 ridge between the peaks.

Fanal forest

Misty, ancient laurel woodland.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Funchal — prices per person.

Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest
Madeira
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest
5.0(221)·7–8 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses
Madeira
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour : Pico Arieiro & Santana Traditional Houses
5.0(80)·7–8 hours
from$63/ person
via Viator
Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours
Madeira
Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours
5.0(72)·6 hours
from$438/ person
via Viator
Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup
Funchal
Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup
5.0(68)·7–8 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
4x4 Jeep Tour to East & Northeast of Madeira
Madeira
4x4 Jeep Tour to East & Northeast of Madeira
5.0(130)·7–8 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Madeira PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self Guided Santana
Funchal
Madeira PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self Guided Santana
5.0(26)·8 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group
Funchal
Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group
5.0(151)·6–8 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana
Madeira
Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana
5.0(88)·7–8 hours
from$341/ person
via Viator

Madeira for hikers — FAQ

Is Madeira good for hiking?
Yes — Madeira is one of Europe’s premier hiking destinations, with its network of levada trails, dramatic peak walks and the laurel forest of Fanal.
What is the best hike in Madeira?
The 25 Fontes levada and the PR1 “Stairway to Heaven” between Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo are among the most celebrated.
Do you need a guide to hike in Madeira?
Guides aren’t always required, but guided hikes handle transport, navigation through tunnels and safety on the more exposed trails.

Explore more in Funchal

Levada Walks & HikingPeaks & Sunrise4x4 Jeep SafarisDolphin & Whale WatchingMonte Cable Car & City