15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal Worth Booking

“The whole day was amazing. Our tour guide Felipe was fantastic, gave us some really good insights into what to expect on the hike as well as some great facts about the island.”

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Hiking & Trekking, Levada Hikes, Private Drivers, Things to Do in Madeira, Tour Reviews

Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

4.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,670 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Shared transfer to Rabaçal for a self-guided hike of 25 Fontes and Risco Levada, with early timing to beat crowds.

“Very smooth and easy transfer - driver was right on time and picked us up from outside our hotel. Adriana is a brilliant & capable driver and gave us lots of facts and information about the area on the way there and back. Highly recommend getting the early tour as we pretty much had the whole route to ourselves for the first hour or so. Hike is easy going if you’re used to walking a reasonable distance, the main aspect is just lots of up and down step / hills. Route was very clear & we had easy to follow instructions from the driver. Nice cafe to stop off at…”

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Peniche: Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour

5.Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,473 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Take a 4-hour day trip from Peniche to Berlenga, with a glass-bottom boat ride, guided cave tour, and hiking to fortress views.

“We really enjoyed Berlengas Island. The ride over was pretty choppy but most people actually enjoyed it, save for one little girl in the boat. We left the castle and walked up to the lighthouse with our guide and a group of 10 others. We were at the back of the group and unfortunately could not hear the information provided about the lighthouse (it was very windy that day). But I mentioned this to our guide near the end of our tour and he gave us the rundown, which was much appreciated. Personally I would not book the cave tour again as it was very quick and not really worth…”

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Hiking & Trekking, Morning, Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Tours, Private Drivers, Things to Do in Madeira, Tour Reviews

Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

6.Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,169 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $37

Morning or sunrise transfer from Funchal to Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo, with clear instructions and a scenic, self-guided climb.

“This was a great experience! Radko was a great driver, very nice and punctual. We got lucky because today there weren't as many people as usual. The sunrise was a magic experience, and the partial PR1 hike was very nice (the full PR1 is closed after the wildfires). I definitely suggest this experience, especially in this time of the year (October). Thanks for the great organisation and communication!”

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Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

7.Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,071 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

Caldeirão Verde levada hike from Queimadas Park with shared pickup in Madeira. 13 km through Laurissilva forest, tunnels, waterfalls.

“Amazing organization and constant communication with clients 💚 We received detailed instructions before the tour — everything was clear and easy to follow. I booked two tours and was absolutely delighted! The levada is definitely worth the hike — unforgettable experience ✨”

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

8.Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 951 reviews · 7 hours · from $53

Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, optional Stairs of Heaven, Guindaste glass platform, then the 7 km Larano coastal hike in Madeira.

“The sunrise was special. The walk was stunning. Viewpoints stopped off at were simply some of the best I’ve ever seen and I’ve travelled a lot. Highly recommend for easy/medium walkers.”

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Funchal: Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

9.Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 756 reviews · 6 hours · from $35

Self-guided PR8 hike from Funchal with pickup, ocean-side walking, two-coast views, and time to swim and explore.

“The 6am start was good for skipping the crowds and seeing a beautiful sunrise. Pedro was a excellent driver with good knowledge about the hike.”

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Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

10.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 620 reviews · 7 hours · from $47

Madeira PR9 hike to Caldeirão Verde. Easy transfers from Funchal, Caniço or Garajau plus a self-guided route through tunnels and waterfalls.

“The trip was awesome, the driver was very punctual. The time allotted for the hike was perfect - fitting not only for faster hikers who can rest a bit in a cafe at base camp after completing the hike but for the slower-paced, picture-capturing hikers as well. Fábio was very knowledgeable:)”

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From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

11.Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 452 reviews · 9h 30m · from $88

Porto to Gerês for a 10 km hike to natural pools, then swim and picnic in cooler mountain water, guided and easy to join.

“It was just all around a great experience. Can highly recommend Miguel our tourguide. My son forgot his phone in the van, and after hours they texted me back that they found it. 👏👏👏”

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Madeira: Sunrise Hike Transfer to Pico do Arieiro (PR1)

12.Sunrise Hike Transfer to Pico do Arieiro (PR1)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 446 reviews · 8 hours · from $34Best value

Watch sunrise from Pico do Arieiro, then hike at your pace toward Pico Ruivo and finish at Achada do Teixeira with easy transfers.

“Amazing experience! Had enough time to enjoy the trail before pic up 🤗 Saw many beautiful things on the way down PR3. You need good hiking shoes.”

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From Faro: Benagil Hiking Cliffs and the 4 Treasure Experience

13.Benagil Hiking Cliffs and the 4 Treasure Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 6 hours 20 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54.42Top rated

Hike Benagil cliffs from Faro to Praia da Marinha and Algar Seco, with beach time, optional snorkeling, and four viewpoints.

“This was a beautiful tour! Claire was a great guide. We appreciated her answering all our questions and the good conversations. The hike and beach are both stunningly beautiful.”

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

14.PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39.92

Sunrise self-guided hike from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro with small-group transfer, PR1 or PR3 routing, and easy hotel drop-off.

“Great pick up at hotel and trailhead. We were well informed on what to expect, shown maps, and felt very prepared.”

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From Funchal: Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike

15.Ponta de São Lourenço/Caniçal Full-Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 262 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Full-day hike from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço, Caniçal. Unique cliffs, north and south coasts, and a swim in clear water.

“The tour was shorter than expected – it is only about 7 km long (in total) – a little too short for a full day trip for our liking. The guide was very nice”

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