Funchal, PT
Embark on a self-guided hike along the Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail with local pickup from Funchal, Caniço or Garajau. Enjoy stunning landscapes and waterfalls, with return transport granted.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Levada do Caldeirão Verde, one of Madeira's most beautiful trails. Enjoy convenient pickup from designated areas in Funchal, Caniço, or Garajau in the morning.
Be transported to Pico das Pedras in Santana, the starting point of the PR9 hike, by a local driver with in-depth knowledge of the area. They will ensure you have all the information you need for a safe and enjoyable self-guided hike.
PR9 is in the midst of the Laurissilva forest, where abundant water is routed through this historic 'levada', built in the 18th century, to the farmlands of the parish of Faial.
Along Levada do Caldeirão Verde, punctuated by escarpments and mountains, you will pass through four tunnels carved in the rock.
Only then will you find, on your left, the Caldeirão Verde lake, formed by the water that falls vertically from the bed of the brook Ribeiro do Caldeirão Verde, at an altitude of about 100 m.
Distance & Duration
The trail to Caldeirão Verde is approximately 6.5 km each way (13 km round trip), starting and ending at Pico das Pedras. On this activity to reach the official PR9 trail, all hikers first walk the accessible PR9.1 “Caminho para Todos”, adding another 1.9 km each way (3.8 km round trip).
In total, expect to walk around 17 km, with an average duration of 4:30 to 5:30 hours, depending on your pace and time spent enjoying the views, plus transportation time to the florest.
After completing the trail, enjoy a comfortable return to your original pickup location. This service is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to explore Madeira's breathtaking landscapes with complete peace of mind.
Local pickup and transport
Return to pick up point granted
Self-guided hike
Self-guided hike with a local driver and guide until the trail's start.
Guide services during hike
Meals and drinks
Punctuality is important: please be on time as other guests are joining the tour. If you are late, we reserve the right to depart without you.
Children under 12 years or shorter than 1.35m are not allowed.
Pickup time will be confirmed the day before or on the morning of departure.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring rain gear.
Bring your own food and drinks.
This is a self-guided moderate-level hike with tunnels—head torches can be useful.
The path may be slippery, so proper shoes are essential.
A 3€ government fee applies for certain hikes—pay at the location or in advance. For details, contact us after booking.
Punctuality is important: please be on time as other guests are joining the tour. If you are late, we reserve the right to depart without you.
Perfect on time pickup, the guide also gave us clear instructions of where to go at the beginning of the hike. The hike itself was incredible and would recommend to anyone visiting madeira.
Wear good shoes, as it is very slippery in places and you have to walk through deep puddles. As you have to pass through four tunnels, a headlamp is advisable, as a cell phone flashlight alone is not sufficient. I booked the tour for 10:30 a.m., and there was a lot of activity on the way there, but the hike back was no longer crowded. A beautiful levada hike that I can highly recommend to everyone, with a great, varied route. The transport also worked really well and was very relaxed. There is a toilet at the start of the tour, which you can use for €0.50.
The guide was really impressive! We enjoyed all the trip through the day. It was really interesting about all he explained to us, he gave us also good tip for the hike! He’s been so kind and good all the day, worrying about us when we were doing the hike. Absolutely 5 stars!
The communication was quick and clear, the organizers even offered to reschedule us to an earlier time slot as there were 2 free spots, and the guide that drove us to and back from the hiking trail provided clear instructions (car, pick-up time etc.) so there was never any confusion. Would highly recommend!
It is not possible to hike this trail with 4 hours only. If you want to take pics also
Everything went very well, from pick-up to drop-off. Communication was quick and easy, and the guide was very friendly and helpful.
Really friendly and knowledgeable driver
Excellent service, the guide was great.
Nice walking tour. The driver had to pick up passengers who were scattered around Funchal and the surrounding area. This made the journey very long.