Madeira PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self Guided Santana

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Funchal, Portugal

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

What's Included

Pick up and Drop off at your acommodation
Local driver
Briefing before the hike

Bottled water
Meals
Government Fees

€3.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickups are available from any hotel or accommodation in Funchal, as well as from the city centers of Caniço, Santa Cruz, and Machico. Simply send us your location. We will inform you the exact pickup time the day before, and keep you updated via WhatsApp. After confirming the exact address, the exact pick up time, I'll provide the the van details and the number plate. But on the day of the activity I share my live location with the guests. Remember to bring hiking shoes, warm/rain clothes, water, and snacks.

What To Expect

Parque Florestal das Queimadas

Green Cauldron (Caldeirao Verde)

Santana

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travelers with vertigo
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Natalie_H

Luis our guide was absolutely amazing, punctual, polite, so knowledgeable and gave us loads of information and links to everything we talked about... and he is funny.... would highly recommend him. We are doing all 3 of our walks with him and we would do so much more if our holiday was longer, thank you Luis

Reviews

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Breathtaking experience!

Aneri_P, Jul 2026

Best tour guide ever! He took us to a secret scenic viewpoint after the hike and its truly one of the prettiest spots i've seen in my entire life!

Great experience!

Joy_R, Jun 2026

Our driver Luis from Hiking Transfers was very helpful. He sent information about the hike and pick up details the day before, arrived on time and drove very courteously. He was also chatty and happy to answer questions about Madeira during the journey. The hike itself was excellent too. It was beside levadas throughout, mostly through woodland with the odd tunnel for variety! There were some excellent views, especially the pool and waterfall at the end. A very enjoyable experience, thank you.

Fantastic PR18 walk, recommended!

Clare_M, May 2026

There was a rockfall at PR9 so we walked PR18 instead. We were offered alternatives by our tour guide the night before. Luis, our guide, was excellent. He was a prompt taxi service, answering our Madeira questions and offering up local advice. We walked the levada self guided, you couldn’t go wrong trail wise. We loved this walk, so shaded and yet the most stunning views out looking East towards the sea. It was mostly flat and fairly easy. It took us 3 hours with a 10 minute break at the water source (end of the levada). We enjoyed walking behind the waterfall too. We were back an hour before the predicted time (we walk fast!) but we messaged Luis and he was back to get us in 20 minutes. We enjoyed a quick coffee and rest in the local cafe whilst we waited. Luis took us to a beautiful coastal viewpoint en route back to Funchal which was stunning. Only warning is I would recommend picking an early start on a levada walk as by the time we got back the narrow path was crowded with walkers and you had to keep stopping to let them pass. But on the way up it was empty and peaceful (we started walking at 8.15am). Thanks to Luis, a bit of a joker, but a fun and informed guide who made the journeys go quickly! Highly recommended.

Rainy day magical levada hike

Virginia_H, Mar 2026

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!!!

Organised Reliable Guide

Michaela_C, Feb 2026

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. 🧭

Do not miss amazing waterfalls

Ryszard_M, Dec 2025

We’ll organised trip to magnificent waterfalls.Useful information about picking up and hiking route.

Magical

Paul_W, Sep 2025

Wow. The best organised trip operator we have ever had. Luis is so caring and thoughtful, very knowledgeable and professional. He will provide the reassurances that everything is well organised and will go to plan. His warm and funny personality will ensure you know you are in safe hands. He checks in with you before your trip and throughout making sure you get the best experience that you wanted. I cannot recommend Hiking Transfers enough. So good we booked a 2nd walk straight away. It’s worthwhile going early to avoid most of the crowds and have a magical experience enjoying the lush forest, trickling waters, and astounding views as you slowly rise through the landscape. A great relaxing, walk (with 3 fun caves to navigate) to be amongst the forest that you see when you look up from the coastline. Worth every penny. You haven’t seen Madeira’s magic if you don’t do a PR walk.

Amazing guide on an amazing island

Natalie_H, Sep 2025

Luis is perfectly organized,...

Lina_K, Jul 2026

Luis is perfectly organized, punctual, and even drove us to a viewpoint at the end - I can only recommend him! There was enough time for the hike, you didn't have to rush :)

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