3-Walk Madeira Package

A staff member will pick you up at the indicated place and confirm your voucher identification. You can present either a paper or an electronic ticket for this activity. The tour will begin as soon as we finish collecting tour members.

Year-round, except on December 25 and January 1

• Tuesday morning: Levada dos Maroços — Mimosa Valley Levada Walk
• Wednesday, full-day: Levada do Rei (kings Levada) or Levada das 25 Fontes Hike (25 Fountains)
• Thursday morning: Paradise Valley (Vale Paraiso Camacha)
• Friday, full-day: Ribeiro Frio Natural Park – Portela Levada (Levada Do Furado Madeira)
• Saturday, full-day: Parque Florestal das Queimadas – Levada do Caldeirao Verde or Levada das 25 Fontes Hike (25 Fountains)

The half-day walk starts at 9:00 and finishes around 13:00.

The full-day walk starts at 9:00 and finishes around 17:00.

HALF-DAYS

Levada do Castelejo or Referta: Mon morning Distance: 6 km (3 miles) Difficulty: Easy Max. Altitude: 340 m (1,115 ft.) Min. Altitude: 220 m (721 ft.)

Levada dos Maroços — Mimosa Valley Levada Walk: Tue morning, Distance: 6,5 km (4,68 miles), Difficulty: Easy, Max. Altitude: 250 m (820 ft.), Min. Altitude: 220 m (721 ft.)

Paradise Valley (Vale Paraiso Camacha): Thu morning, Distance: 6 km (3 miles), Difficulty: Easy, Max. Altitude: 809 m (2,654 ft.), Min. Altitude: 861 m (2,824 ft.)

FULL-DAYS

Levada das 25 Fontes Hike (25 Fountains): Wed, Sat, Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles), Difficulty: Easy and Moderate, Max. Altitude: 1290 m (4,232 ft), Min. Altitude: 900 m (2,952 ft).

Parque Florestal das Queimadas – Levada do Caldeirao Verde: Sat, Distance: 13 km (8 miles), Difficulty: Easy and Moderate, Max. Altitude: 980 m (3,215 ft), Min. Altitude: 890 m (2,919 ft).

Ribeiro Frio Natural Park – Portela Levada (Levada Do Furado Madeira): Fri, Distance: 11 km (7 miles),Duration: 5 hours, Difficulty: Moderate, Max. Altitude: 880 m (2,887 ft), Min. Altitude: 670 m (2,198 ft)

Levada do Rei (kings Levada): Wed, Distance: 10 km (6 miles), Difficulty: Easy and Moderate, Max. Altitude: 710 m (2,329 ft), Min. Altitude: 530 m (1,738 ft)

Non-slip walking boots and the more waterproof, the better; camera, and a coat or a jumper if it gets cooler.

We also suggest taking your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a hat in case you want to take a cold swim in the “pool”. Only if safety conditions permit.

We provide torches (free), but if you prefer, you can bring your torch or head torch.

Take a bag to carry your litter away with you.

We remind you to bring your picnic and enough water, as nothing is available on the route.

A raincoat or poncho if rain is in the forecast. Walking poles might be a help.

Children:

Parents must bring a hiking child carrier backpack to carry their children under 4.

HALF-DAYS

Levada dos Maroços —Mimosa Valley Levada Walk: This half-day walk is not very challenging. The trail itself is flat, and there is no concern about vertigo, but the ground is sometimes uneven. We walk at a reasonable pace, including stopping to take photos. Bathrooms are available at the coffee bar at the end of the trail. This trail is not recommended for children under 8.

Paradise Valley (Vale Paraiso Camacha): This half-day walk is easy, and the trail is flat and wide. We walk at a reasonable pace, including stopping to take photos. Bathrooms are available at the coffee bar in the trail’s middle or end. This trail is appropriate for children accompanied and supervised by an adult.

FULL-DAYS

Levada das 25 Fontes Hike (25 Fountains): This trail is not suitable for people with vertigo difficulties. Parts of the path are narrow, with a steep drop on one side, but most have a barrier running alongside. There are some steps and narrow sections to overcome, as well as a 700m tunnel, which is flat and spacious. There are no bathrooms on the trail, so we stop at a café before and after the hike. This trail is not recommended for children under 8.

Parque Florestal das Queimadas – Levada do Caldeirao Verde: The first part of the walk is smooth going and flat, becoming challenging with up and down sections towards the end. There are fences to protect you from the steep drops. We will cross various tunnels, but the path is easy to walk, except for people with vertigo. This trail is not recommended for children under 8.

Ribeiro Frio Natural Park – Portela Levada (Levada Do Furado Madeira): The first part of the walk is smooth and flat for most of the day until the descent to Portela almost at the end. There are fences to protect you from the steep drops. We will cross several short tunnels, but the path is easy to walk, except for people with vertigo. This trail is not recommended for children under 8.

Levada do Rei (kings Levada): This walk is unsuitable for people with vertigo. Some parts of the path are narrow, with a steep drop on one side, but most have a barrier running alongside. At the start and end of the walk, there are only a few steps to overcome and a short tunnel. There are bathrooms available at the start and end of the trail. This trail is not recommended for children under 8.

Better to go with a guide and relax, instead of getting lost in the mountains of Madeira. Knowing that the mountain guide activates the emergency system is reassuring if you fall or feel unwell. He/she sends a warning and the group’s location to the local authorities, enabling a quick rescue. All well worth the money for the hike.

We pick you up from where you are staying and drop you off when finished. It is an easy and comfortable way to get to the walk. There are comfort breaks before and after the walk. It’s easy to book. Our staff are qualified.  We take you to various sites we know you will want to explore.  Our fundamental principles are the comfort, safety, and flexibility of our guests and personnel.