Transfer to PR9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde
By Levadas In and Out · listed in hiking transfers in Madeira
This suits you if you want to walk to Caldeirão Verde from Pico das Pedras. You'll walk without a guide. Agree the return collection point and the fare before paying.
The walk is about 16 km there and back. Allow 4.5 to 5.5 hours on foot. The levada passes through laurel forest and tunnels.
Pickup points include Funchal and Caniço. There are also points in Santa Cruz and Machico. Instructions arrive the day before. Last-minute bookings receive them as soon as possible.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 6 people
- Price
- from €42 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.91/5 from 120 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.9 from 8 reviews
- Languages
- not stated
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- Travellers must be aged 12 to 66. You need at least moderate fitness.
- Agree the return pickup before paying. Check that the fare covers it.
- Carry a torch for the tunnels. Wear non-slip footwear. Look elsewhere if you get vertigo.
- Book a PR 9 entry slot online through SIMplifica. The visitor fee is €4.50. Children aged 12 enter free with a booking.
- Check the PR 9 status before travelling.
- The trail ticket is refunded only after an official closure or restriction.
- Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
- Up to 6 people per booking.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Pickup from the listed hotels and meeting points
- Drive to Pico das Pedras, the trailhead
- Walk to Caldeirão Verde and back without a guide, with 5 hours at the levada
What the operator writes about each stop
- Levada Do Caldeirao Verde
Explore the wild and lush forest of Madeira Island. The Levada do Caldeirão Verde trail takes you through a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you'll walk along scenic levadas, pass through tunnels, and discover breathtaking waterfalls deep in the Laurissilva forest.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Paid separately
- Entrance fees
- Guide
Meeting point, pickup and return
Listed hotels in Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz and Machico. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 121 pickup points listed by the operator.
We will send you pick up instrcutions, the day before. For last-minute bookings, you will receive the exact time, driver’s name, and van details as soon as possible.
Ask before you pay whether the price includes the ride back, and where the van collects you.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 08:15, 10:45. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
The operator's conditions, as written
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Adult rate: ages 12 to 66
Ratings by source
4.91/5 from 120 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.9 from 8 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.9 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.9 | 112 | 103 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Levadas In and Out's own words, from the Viator listing.
Enjoy convenient transportation to the Levada do Caldeirão Verde, one of Madeira’s most scenic levada trails. We provide morning pickup from several locations and transport to Pico das Pedras, the trailhead, allowing you to enjoy the route independently.
The trail takes you through the lush Laurissilva forest, following historic levadas and passing through tunnels and spectacular natural landscapes. Continue to the impressive Caldeirão Verde waterfall and lake before returning along the trail.
The hiking route is undertaken independently and without a guide, allowing you to walk at your own pace. The total route is approximately 16 km, with an estimated hiking time of 4.5 to 5.5 hours.
Important information: The hiking route is undertaken independently and without a guide. In accordance with Article 11 of Regional Legislative Decree 24/2022/M, users are personally and exclusively responsible for any material or human damage that may occur during their use of the trail.
Alternatives in the same collection
- Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira€2 cheaper · 1 hour 30 minutes longer · 8 people at most · from €40 per adult
- Transfer to Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve€10 cheaper · 2 hours 30 minutes shorter · from €32 per adult
- Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira€8 dearer · 1 hour 30 minutes longer · 8 people at most · from €50 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 21 September 2026.
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