Caldeirão Verde Walk: Madeira's Misty Mountains

Explore Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk: a 13km journey through misty mountains, lush forests, and stunning waterfalls. Discover nature’s hidden gems.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Florestal das Queimadas - Embark on an adventure into Madeira’s wilderness with the Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk. Beginning in the verdant Queimadas Forest Park, this 13 km trail meanders through the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest, featuring moss-covered paths, volcanic rock tunnels, and a myriad of green hues. Follow the levada alongside…
What's Included
  • Pick up and Drop off at your accommodation
  • Briefing before the hike
  • Local driver
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Meals
  • Government fees
Additional Information

Embark on an adventure through misty mountains, moss-laden trails, and ancient greenery with the unforgettable Caldeirão Verde Levada Walk. Starting at the verdant Queimadas Forest Park in Santana, this 13-kilometer trek meanders through one of Madeira’s most enchanting landscapes — the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest. This journey immerses you in…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Virginia_h
Mar 20, 2026
Rainy day magical levada hike - Fantastic hike through magical forest. It was a chilly and rainy day but still 100% worth it! Don’t cancel on a rainy day, pack warmer clothes!!!
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Colette
Mar 14, 2026
Fabulous service - highly recommend - Fantastic service, contacted via WhatsApp the day before and pick up arrangements made. Luis arrived early and collected us from our hotel and dropped/collected us from the beginning/end of hike, dropping us back to our hotel later. It's an out and back walk that took about 4.5 hours, it's really easy, flat all the way. Busy on the trail at times but manageable and a fabulous experience and views. Luis was great, really nice, easy going and took the whole stress out of getting there/back. I'd highly recommend! The roads around the island are steep and often single track, I wouldn't have liked to have hired a car!
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Marthau559
Mar 11, 2026
Great guide! - For two young women, it was a really enjoyable and safe experience, route well explained and also sent lots of other useful information about walks and other activities in Madeira. Adapted timings to suit our plans and very friendly :)
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Amalietss
Mar 1, 2026
Great driver/guide and hike! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Great experience, we were given good information before the trip, the pick up were on time and the driver/guide (Luís) did a great job!!
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Escape66261459102
Mar 1, 2026
Madeira PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self Guided - We did a transfer for PR9 with Luís, we had a great time. Very funny guy and gave us loads of information about our hike but also for our future stay in Funchal. It was an intimate group so a lot of opportunity to talk personally. During the hike he texted me to ask if everything was okay, in case we needed help. On the way back Luís offered to stop at a viewpoint to take some nice pictures. Highly recommend!!
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Michaela_c
Feb 11, 2026
Organised Reliable Guide - I had a good experience with Luís, organisation was smooth, picking up close to my location was a great help, I got all necessary information and tips about the trail. I felt safe and supported. 🧭
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Pablomi5622mj
Feb 8, 2026
Unforgettable experience - The experience was amazing, the place is dreamy and Luis was very attentive explained very well the way forward and even though it was not scheduled he made an additional stop in Santana. We would certainly do it again.
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Yuho9798
Feb 1, 2026
Friendly guide with lots of local knowledge - I was quite pleased with Luis who ensured everything was alright before, during, and after the tour. He provided us all the information we need for the hike and made sure I feel safe all throughout. Punctual and also a good driver. He was kind enough to take us to a viewing point on the way back to Funchal and gave us a bunch of good recommendations of restaurants to try during my stay in Madeira. I highly recommend this tour and Luis for anybody interested in doing hikes in Madeira.
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694sindyg
Jan 21, 2026
Stunning views, great company and an unforgettable experience - Luis has been absolutely amazing! He’s funny and really makes an effort to connect with his guests. The hike and the experience itself was breathtakingly beautiful! I’d highly recommend their service to anyone!
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Voyage17331493264
Jan 20, 2026
one of the most beautiful hikes in Madeira - Great guide and beautiful walk! Highly recommend this company and this fantastic hike. One of the most beautiful hikes in Madeira.
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From $33
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).