About this experience
Explore the magical Laurissilva Forest in Madeira (Caldeirão Verde) on a self-guided hike. Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and a round-trip transfer to the trailhead and back.
Highlights
- Walk the Levada Trail and be amongst ancient trees
- Visit the beautiful Queimadas Natural Park and enjoy a hike
- Relax with a convenient transfer service from your accommodation
- Travel into deep and dense nature on a physical outing
- Observe a variety of different natural landmarks
What's included
- Shared round-trip transfer
- Pickup and drop-off at accommodation (Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, and Machico)
- Hike instructions (provided upon arribal)
- Digital map
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
*Last minute hiking available. We reserve permits for guests, if requested.
Hike at your own rhythm on a self-guided trek in Caldeirão Verde. Explore the incredible Laurissilva Forest and mystical trail along a water channel, with green views on one side and stunning waterfalls along the other. Observe the waterfalls, ancient endemic trees, the Levada trail, and feel the nature of Queimadas.
Get picked up at your accommodation with a shared transfer (up to 8 guests per van). Arrive at your destination and receive your hike instructions with scheduling and map explanation. The hike is a roundtrip trail totalling 13 km in length. The starting and ending point will be at Queimadas Park.
This hike will take you roughly 5hours to complete. The minimum elevation on this tour is 872-meters whereas the maximum is 1062-meters, so it's not known for hills or stairs. However, you will encounter 4 tunells with a max lengh of 200 metres.
Things to note
- Rain gear
- Breathable clothing
- Food and drinks
- Outdoor clothing
- Jacket
- Comfortable shoes
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Sunglasses
- Hiking shoes
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Water
- Windbreaker