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A waterfall in a forested area with rocks and a clear pool at the base. 1
A sunrise over a mountain range with clouds below and pine trees in the foreground. 2
A narrow concrete pathway with metal railings, surrounded by dense green vegetation and rocky cliffs. 3
A forest floor with ferns and mushrooms. 4
Three people taking a selfie with a large tree in the background. 5
By Madeira Local Guide

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €140 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Private tour with a certified local guide
    • You can choose your own route from 15 available options
    • Away from the crowds, in harmony and at peace with nature
    • Permission and reservation for the routes included.

Activity location

    • Machico
    • Machico, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Machico
    • Machico, Madeira, Portugal

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Madeira Island: Private Hiking Tours – Pick Your Hike (15 hikes)

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
€140.00 x 1 Adult€140.00
Total
Price is €140.00
Until Fri, 2 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Live Guide
  • Inclusions
    Entry fees and reservations for the routes
  • Inclusions
    Certified mountain guide
  • Inclusions
    Licence from Tourism of Portugal

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, People with altitude sickness, People with heart problems, People with low level of fitness, People with respiratory issues
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • The activity will always be in a private group (1 to 4 people). You choose which hike you want to do from 15 options. Just book and send a message with the route you want to take.
    You will be guided by me, Paulo Jesus. I was born and live on the island, and I am a certified mountain guide. I offer several types of hikes in the Levadas in the heart of the endemic Laurissilva forest, as well as trails along the ocean, and last but not least, equally spectacular mountain trails.
    Included: access and reservation fee for the routes, transport, insurance, Portugal Tourism licence, and a local guide certified by Portugal Tourism.

    Choose your route:

    Scenic coastal hikes:

    1: Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço, 7 km (PR 7) - moderate
    2: Vereda do Larano - Machico, 11 km - moderate
    3: Achadas da Cruz hike 6 km - moderate (only on Saturdays and Sundays)

    Levadas and Laurissilva Forest hikes:

    4: Levada do Rei, 10 km (PR 18) - easy
    5: Levada do Caldeirão Verde, 12 km (PR 9) - moderate
    6: Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho, 9 km - moderate
    7: Levada das 25 Fontes 12 km (PR 6) - moderate
    8: Levada dos Cedros (PR 14) and Fanal, 15 km - (difficult)
    9: Levada do Alecrim 7 km (PR 6.2) - easy
    10: Vale da Meia Légua hike (secret) - 12 km - (difficult)
    11: Rabaçal secret hiking tour 10 km - moderate
    12: Bica da Cana secret and PR 17 - (difficult, requires good physical preparation and experience, with a sunrise option; only available on Saturdays and Sundays.)

    Scenic mountain hikes:

    13: Vereda do Pico Ruivo, 6 km (PR 1.2) - moderate (with sunrise option on Saturdays and Sundays)
    14: Vereda do Areeiro, 2.5 km (PR 1) - moderate (with sunrise option on Saturdays and Sundays)
    15: Pico Grande, 11 km - (difficult)

    In 2022, I founded my small company (Madeira Local Guide) with the aim of conducting private tours in harmony and tranquility with nature, always avoiding the crowds.

Location

Activity location

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    • Machico
    • Machico, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Machico
    • Machico, Madeira, Portugal