Activities

Lakes of Madeira full-day hiking tour

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£34.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy hiking in one of Madeira's most beautiful landscapes
Walk along unmarked paths through various types of terrain
Take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear mountain waters

What to expect

This is a experience unlike any other. Enjoy a hike through various types of terrain in one of Madeira's most fascinating landscapes and refresh yourself with a dip in the natural pools.

Walk along unmarked paths, from the flat terrain of the levadas to the challenging mountains, as you make your way up to the oldest mountain on the western side of the island.

Deep in the valley of the western plateau, you will be marveled at the rock pools, which have been carved over millions of years by the water as it runs towards the sea, forming magnificent waterfalls and cascades.

If you choose the summer to do this tour, be sure to bring your swimsuit and take a refreshing dip in the invigorating and crystal clear mountain waters.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Estrada Monumental 284, 9000-096 Funchal, Portugal

Meeting point:

If you're staying in the Funchal area, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Otherwise, the tour will depart from Lido Tours - Madeira Tours and Walks office at Estrada Monumental 284 in Funchal. Please provide your pickup address at checkout.

What to remember

It is recommended to bring: comfortable shoes and clothes, jacket or warmer garment (you can leave them in the van when the weather is warm), swimsuit in summer, water/drinks and food (some snacks for the half-day walk or lunch for the full-day walk)
Distance: 10 km. Difficulty level: moderate walk
This activity isn't suitable for children under 5
Tours may be done with up to 2 languages in the same group
Tours may be changed or cancelled due to weather or other reasons that may be out of our control. (vehicle problems, government restrictions, events or road closures, etc)

Provider

Lido Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
If
From United Kingdom - January 2025

Solo traveller

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Werner
From Germany - December 2024

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Bustransfer und Tourguide Sara sehr gut. Die Einkehr nach der Wanderung war auch gut.
Verena
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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