The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal

Hiking & Trekking, Madeira Tours & Activities, Morning, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

/ August 12, 2026

1.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,021 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $38Our pick

Sunrise hike transfer from Funchal, Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. Self-guided 10 km trek with door-to-door van.

“Pedro arrived on time and gave some interesting information on the drive up to Pico do Arieiro where he showed us the maps and pointed out where best to see the sunrise. it would have been better if we had arrived 15 or 30 minutes earlier; this was mainly because other passengers were not at their pickup point, so Pedro kindly returned for them. Everything was clearly arranged and the walks were easy to navigate, although being in my late 60s would have liked a little longer - I rushed at the end as I didn't want to delay the departure but ended up being there first to arrive at…”

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Madeira: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

/ August 12, 2026

2.Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,224 reviews · 8 hours · from $54

Guided Madeira hike from Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, with coffee, big views, and possible route changes for safety and weather.

“Very enjoyable day. Guide was very helpful and entertaining.”

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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Hiking Transfer

/ August 12, 2026

3.Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Hiking Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,845 reviews · 8 hours · from $37

Self-guided Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike from Funchal, with door-to-door transfer, maps, and stunning high-mountain views.

“Our guide was amazing! He made the trip up the mountain really entertaining and informative, and then saved our lives by letting us borrow some warm coats when we had forgotten our own. Big thanks!”

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

/ August 12, 2026

4.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

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

Self-guided hike from Rabaçal to 25 Fontes and Risco Levada, with hotel pick-up and early slots to beat crowds in Madeira.

“it was a selglf guided tour but the guide gave us all of the information required to get us there and back from the walks, which was detailed and easy to understand. the views along the walk were beautiful and well worth the walk”

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Peniche: Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour

/ August 12, 2026

5.Berlengas Island Trip, Hiking and Cave Tour

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

Peniche to Berlenga Island by glass-bottom boat, guided hike, and cave tour. Short, scenic, and great value for Portugal coast lovers.

“The overall experience was brilliant, the guide was knowledgeable and gave a great overview of the history and nature of the Island.”

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Pico Do Arieiro Pico Ruivo Sunrise or Morning Hike Transfers

/ August 12, 2026

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

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

Sunrise or morning transfer for a self-guided Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike in Madeira, with small-group pickup and big views.

“This was a fantastic thing to do. The guide was really friendly, knowledgeable, and punctual for the pick up times. The main hike PR1 is currently mostly closed, so we opted to walk the open portion of PR1 then walk down PR3 to the end point. The PR1 walk was quite busy as everyone has to turn back when they reach the blocked part, which makes getting photos quite difficult. But the views are absolutely spectacular, especially at sunrise. The guide recommended 3hrs for the PR3, it took us slightly longer going at slowish pace. To really appreciate the views, we would recommend longer than 3 hours for PR3 as…”

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Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

/ August 12, 2026

7.Caldeirão Verde: Levada Caldeirao Verde Hiking Transfer

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

A shared-van transfer plus a self-guided Levada Caldeirão Verde hike in Madeira’s Queimadas park, with tunnels, waterfalls, and optional swimming.

“I've enjoyed every but of it. special thanks to Cristiano!”

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Madeira: Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

/ August 12, 2026

8.Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro & Hike Larano trail

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

Madeira sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, optional Stairs of Heaven, glass views at Guindaste, then a coastal Larano hike, small group day.

“Sunrise was breathtaking. Make sure you wrap up warm though. It was cold in the mountains so was thankful of coat and fleece. Gloves would have been good too. Only 4 of us on this trip. Ros Bert, our guide, was brilliant. Explained lots about Madeira as we traveled. Great coffee stop. Set us off on the trail for the Larano walk with a map and pictures in a WhatsApp group he created for us. Couldn’t go wrong. Spectacular views and changing countryside made this a walk I’ll never forget.”

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Funchal: Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

/ August 12, 2026

9.Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

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

Self-guided hike on Madeira’s PR8 along the east coast from Funchal and nearby towns, with transfers and big north-south views.

“The trip was great - amazing views, option to get lunch / snacks in a cafe and go swimming. Our guide Nuno who was very friendly and fun - thank you! Highly recommended.”

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Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

/ August 12, 2026

10.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

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

Hike Madeira’s PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde with pickup and drop-off, tunnels and waterfalls, plus GPS self-guided support.

“We had a great transfer with Fabio. I will say though that the walk was 20km with the extra bit from the drop off point in total by my watch, with only 60 metres ascent, however the ground is very uneven so it is tough on the feet. You need a 50 cent coin to use the toliets!!”

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From Porto: Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

/ August 27, 2026

11.Hike & Swim in Gerês National Park

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

From Porto, hike 10 km in Gerês National Park and swim in natural pools. Small group, guided, van transport, insurance included.

“This was one of my highlights from my Porto trip. After touring the city for a whole day, it was so nice to spend my second day of the trip outside in nature. Our guide, originally from the Czech Republic, was wonderful and spoke so many languages to accommodate everyone. The hike was moderate in level - remember to pack plenty of water as it's hot! Getting to the lagoons was bliss and we had almost 2 hours to swim and eat our packed lunches. The special surprise about this excursion was all the great people we were able to meet and befriend from all around the world!”

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

/ August 28, 2026

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

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

An 8-hour hike from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço with volcanic cliffs, big sea views, and a swim option in Caniçal.

“Danilo is the BEST GUIDE EVER! To whoever reading this, please pass this along to management! I have done close to 100 organized hikes in my life and Danilo is BY FAR the very best guide !”

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Madeira: Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

/ September 12, 2026

13.Pico Ruivo Guided Sunrise Hike with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · 5 hours · from $68Top rated

Hotel pickup and a guided trek to Pico Ruivo for sunrise, with a starry hike, head torch, tea, and small-group pacing.

“Carlos is an amazing guide. He is very polite and takes good care of the guests. We had a great experience.”

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From Lisbon: Sintra, Pena Palace & Cabo da Roca Hiking Tour

/ August 25, 2026

14.Sintra, Pena Palace & Cabo da Roca Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $176

Sintra UNESCO highlights and a 5 km coastal hike from Cabo da Roca to Praia da Adraga, with guide and transport.

“Our tour guide, George, was amazing and made our day!We had a lovely adventure day that I will keep forever in my Portuguese memories (especially Cabo da Roca. Beautiful!!) ! Thank you so much! Highly recommend tour. Ciao, a presto from Italy!!”

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