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Full-Day Self Guided Hike in Caldeirao Verde Levada: Explore Laurissilva Forest in Madeira
4.7
16 Ratings
Funchal
Explore the magical Laurissilva Forest in Madeira (Caldeirão Verde) on a self-guided sunrise hike. Enjoy a convenient transfer to the start of the trail and get picked up and driven back at the end. Pick up/Drop of locations: Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico, Porto da Cruz e Santana
Explore the magical Laurissilva Forest in Madeira (Caldeirão Verde) on a self-guided sunrise hike. Enjoy a convenient transfer to the start of the trail and get picked up and driven back at the end. Pick up/Drop of locations: Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico, Porto da Cruz e Santana
Duration:
8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Funchal - Pick up and Drop off
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Levada Caldeirao Verde - Hike at your own rhythm on a self-guided trek in Caldeirão Verde. Explore the incredible Laurissilva Forest and Mystical trail in the nature, along a water channel, with green views on one side and stunning waterfalls along on the other.
Upon arrival, receive hike instructions with…
- Funchal - Pick up and Drop off
- Levada Caldeirao Verde - Hike at your own rhythm on a self-guided trek in Caldeirão Verde. Explore the incredible Laurissilva Forest and Mystical trail in the nature, along a water channel, with green views on one side and stunning waterfalls along on the other.
Upon arrival, receive hike instructions with scheduling and map explanation. The hike is a round trip trail - 12 km total - and the starting point and ending point are at the same location - Queimadas Park - and will have 5.5 hours to complete it. Upon arrival, you will have a lovely cafe house, a little museum and a surrounding gardens area.
Hike information:
• Duration: 5,5 hours
• Extension: 12 km
• Starting/ending point: Queimadas
• Max elevation: 1062 m
• Min elevation: 872 m
- Santana - On the way to and from the hike, you will have an opportunity to observe the traditional typical triangular houses, a very famous insight for who visits the Island
- Funchal - Pick up and Drop off
What's Included
- Roundtrip transfer included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- Roundtrip transfer included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Guide
- WC are also available but there is a 1€ fee
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Guide
- WC are also available but there is a 1€ fee
Additional Information
- Hike information: • Duration: 5,5 hours • Extension: 12 km • Starting/ending point: Queimadas • Max elevation: 1062 m • Min elevation: 872 m
- Hike information: • Duration: 5,5 hours • Extension: 12 km • Starting/ending point: Queimadas • Max elevation: 1062 m • Min elevation: 872 m
Location
Funchal
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(16 Ratings)
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Relax55210466266
Sep 15, 2024
Perfect agency for those who do not want to hike in a group - We did 4 hikes with Do it Madeira. Everything is super organized and the staff are very nice. You get all important information in advance via WhatsApp, you are picked up from the hotel and taken to the starting point of the hike. There the route is explained. You have enough time for photos and breaks and the pick-up takes place at the destination.
All tours were beautiful. Since the main trails are busy, I recommend the very early tours.
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Takadonet
Jul 26, 2024
Great service and stress free - The service was exactly what we wanted. Simple transport to/from to our hike without having to worry about renting a car or find parking!
Our driver Pedro was great and provided lots of information about the island for restaurants, where to avoid tourist traps.
Highly recommend to use them if the above sounds great to you.
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Kevin_b
Jun 30, 2024
Friendly driver, no problems with pickup/drop off, lots of time to complete the walk. Would recommend. - Friendly driver, no problems with pickup/drop off, lots of time to complete the walk. Would recommend.
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Road53576209974
Mar 28, 2024
Caldeirao Verde Levada hike - Great Hike and unique hike, very much unlike any found in the UK.
Pedro was super knowledgeable about the island, he really added to the whole experience!
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Steven4501
Feb 4, 2024
Beautiful forest hike - The forest and scenery is beautiful! Personally I preferred the 25 Fontes and Risco waterfalls but the Caldeirão Verde waterfall is still pretty (just felt more crowded). If you are a bit anxious about heights just be mindful the last little stretch might make you a bit nervous (worth pushing through though). When it gets busy the paths are tight so letting people past is tricky. Luis was awesome at giving us insights to from the hike.
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Mountaindaisy79
Jan 30, 2024
Amazing - From point of booking and payment everything was flawless. Pick up was on time and smooth. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. Communication was excellent. Everything it says online will happen happened and we even got an extra little stop that we weren’t expecting. 100% recommend. Also, worth noting: Not that I needed to cancel but I noticed that had a more than reasonable cancel policy which no other transfer provider I could find offered.
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Bianca
Sep 12, 2024
Very nice walk - Very nice walk, little height differences, still watch out with walking, of course no even ground. Too bad you have to walk up and down and no going around. Is sometimes very narrow especially with oncoming traffic. Nature was very beautiful, expected to encounter a monkey or so at every corner. Go early in the day, especially if you are going by car yourself. The road to it is also narrow and with oncoming traffic I think it is quite manoeuvring. We were brought up with a small van and after the hike from the parking lot walked down about 1.5 km pr Joel. And there was the van waiting for us. There was also a parking lot there. Fine day
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Agne_a
Jun 9, 2024
Need more than 5.5h to enjoy experience fully - Beautiful views and friendly helpful guide. The biggest minus was that there was not enough time (5.5h) to enjoy views or have a rest stop in the end (had 15min). Ran through the route...
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Jav333
May 13, 2024
Great flatish trek with limited steps - Great trek, this is a flatish trek around the mountain with great views over the canyon and some waterfalls.
You walk through 4 tunnels, which is also a great experience.
Your shoes will get muddy as the ground is slightly wet especially in the tunnels.
The driver was very jovial and made the ride pleasant.
Would highly recommend this trek.
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Julie_d
Jan 25, 2024
Great easy walk - This was a great walk, you are in the shade a lot of the way so take some layers. Great communication from the company before the trip confirming pick up times and they were promptly there.
The time given was probably too long and it could have been shortened by at least 39 mins if not more. There is a cafe at the beginning but no where to sit inside so if it’s raining you will be waiting for your driver. Wasn’t too bad for us as the sun was out. I would recommend the trip
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