Hidden Corners: Levada Walk from Funchal

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Madeira, Portugal

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Follow a Madeiran levada, or canal, though the São Jorge Valley on a full-day hiking tour from Funchal, exploring a landscape of lush plants and thriving forests. You’ll cover 8 miles (13 km) of trail and stop at a peaceful waterfall, while taking in Madeira at its most untouched. This full-day, guided levada walking tour includes round-trip transport from select hotels in Funchal, and it’s the perfect introduction to Madeira hiking.

8-hour levada hiking tour from Funchal
Follow an irrigation canal through a scenic valley
See native plants in a natural environment
Explore a less-developed side of Madeira
Walk with an experienced hiking guide
Pickup and drop-off at select Funchal hotels

What's Included

All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
10 Km Walk

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible. Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel. For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido. Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Meet a driver at your hotel in Funchal for 9am departure, then travel to a trailhead for the São Jorge Valley.

Come prepared with sturdy shoes or hiking boots, and bring a packed lunch for a meal on the trail, as you’ll be hiking through a remote area throughout the day.

Set out on the trail into the São Jorge Valley, following a levada that stretches 8 miles (13 km) through the scenic valley. Designed to bring water into the driest parts of the island, Madeira’s oldest levadas date back to the 16th century. As you walk, you’ll see some of the herbs and medicinal plants that thrive in the lush valley—your guide can help point out the most important species.

One highlight of the walk is a picture-perfect waterfall, where you can slip behind the falling water to find a peaceful spot. This 8-hour hiking tour concludes with return transfer to Funchal, and drop-off at your original departure point.

Levada Do Rei

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots
Not wheelchair accessible
Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
Service animals allowed
If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
It's mandatory to arrange a small picnic to carry with you along the day (you won't find anywhere else to buy food during the walk)

Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 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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Reviews

4.8

based on 21 reviews

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Really cool hiking...

Julia_R, Sep 2025

Really cool hiking experience in the luscious greens of the North of Madeira. Boots with a good profile recommended. The guide was very nice and attentive.

Great introductory levada walk.

Janice_D, Apr 2023

The guide was very knowledgeable on the construction and purpose of the levada as well as all the local flora and fauna. It was a great walk, very relaxed and easy to do.