{"id":"b8d24f6d-185e-4475-8ee6-d788e8990826","island_id":null,"name":"PR9 Queimadas Caldeirão Verde Levada Hiking Transfer","slug":"caldeirao-verde-hiking-transfer","description":"The Queimadas forest feels different from the moment you arrive — dense, quiet, the kind of old that's hard to put into words. The PR9 levada trail follows a water channel from Queimadas Park deep into that forest, passing through four rock tunnels before opening onto the Caldeirão Verde: a tall waterfall pouring into a green pool at the base of a circular valley. It takes time to get there — 15 km round trip and around 5.5 hours of walking — but that's exactly the point. The transfer picks you up in Funchal and Caniço and brings you back at the end. A hiking permit (€4.50) is required — full instructions on how to purchase it are sent by email after booking.","short_description":"Self-guided levada hike to the Caldeirão Verde waterfall inside Queimadas forest, with shared transfers. 15 km round trip, four tunnels, around 5.5 hours of walking.","duration":"8 hours and 30 minutes","price_cents":3600,"max_guests":9,"difficulty":"moderate","featured":false,"active":true,"cover_url":"https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/caldeirao-verde-hiking-transfer/pr9-caldeirao-verde-madeira-01-1600.webp","gallery":["https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/caldeirao-verde-hiking-transfer/pr9-caldeirao-verde-madeira-01-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/caldeirao-verde-hiking-transfer/madeira-casa-das-queimadas-pr9-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/caldeirao-verde-hiking-transfer/pr9-caldeirao-verde-madeira-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/tours/gallery/caldeirao-verde-hiking-transfer/pr9-caldeirao-verde-madeira-02-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/general/caldeirao-verde-waterfall-pool-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/general/caldeirao-verde-waterfall-hiker-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/general/caldeirao-verde-levada-waterfall-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/general/caldeirao-verde-waterfall-aerial-1600.webp","https://images.beyondmadeira.com/general/caldeirao-verde-waterfall-hikers-1600.webp"],"includes":["Shared round-trip transfer (small group)","Pickup and drop-off (Funchal and Caniço)","Hike instructions on the day","Digital map"],"created_at":"2026-04-07T01:32:50.209041+00:00","pickup_type":"full_pickup","pickup_zones":["Funchal","Caniço"],"pickup_partner":null,"meeting_point_address":"Pickup and drop-off available in Funchal and Caniço. 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Pickup details (time and exact point) are sent the day before by WhatsApp.","age_restriction":"10 + Years Old","languages_available":"English, Portuguese","payment_info":"Full payment required","og_image":null,"price_child_cents":0,"meeting_point":null,"cancellation_policy":"free_48h","cancellation_hours":48,"min_age":0,"what_to_know_before_you_go":null,"partner_name":null,"time_slots":null,"packages":null,"send_info_email":false,"fare_table":null,"group_size_label":null,"islands":null,"rating":4.8,"review_count":1293,"rating_source":"getyourguide","rating_checked_at":"2026-11-02","reviews_url":"https://www.getyourguide.com/-t482482/","reviews_partner":null,"operator_rating":null,"operator_review_count":null,"package_ratings":null,"partner":{"slug":"do-it-madeira","name":"Do it Madeira","type":"tour_operator","min_age":12,"specialty":"Hiking transfers (round-trip from Funchal to trailheads)","location":"Funchal","website":"https://doit-madeira.com/","google_rating":4.8,"google_reviews":166,"google_place_id":"ChIJFdIVv8lfYAwRmOIMECyE6Jw","reviews":[{"author":"Yoan-Alexander Grigorov","rating":5,"text":"I purchased a hike transfer and everything was arranged easy clear and communication was excellent 👌🏻. The driver and the folks on WhatsApp also helped with any additional information about the hikes. I recommend Do it Madeira and I will do the rest of the hikes they offer transfers to next times I visit Madeira.\n\nP.S. Madeira is now my most favorite vacation spot. It's uncannily beautiful, food is amazing and weather is like paradise.","time_ago":"7 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xrMWFFcGhhMGxEUm1kalRVRm9ZVEp5YkRCTlVFRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Katharina M","rating":5,"text":"I can only recommend Do it Madeira! I did 4 different hiking transfers with them, and all of them were a great experience. All the necessary information was sent via WhatsApp one day before the hike. Quick communication with Logan and Jessica even at night. They even found a solution for me to join my preferred hike even when it was originally booked out. The drivers/guides (especially Nuno and Christiano) were extremly nice and helpful , and also give good recommendations on what to do in Madeira. A great option for everyone who can't or doesn't want to rent a car in Madeira!","time_ago":"2 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tScFIzSkpXRVpxWW0xS2J6VTNNazlZUm1ONFkzYxAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"MSS","rating":5,"text":"We did 4 hikes with Do It Madeira and had an amazing experience from start to finish. Communication was always very clear, and any schedule changes were communicated immediately via WhatsApp, which made everything super smooth and stress-free.\n\nAll the guides were fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great recommendations that really enhanced our time in Madeira. Each hike was well-organized and enjoyable, and we felt well taken care of throughout.\n\nHighly recommend this company if you're looking to explore Madeira's incredible hiking trails!","time_ago":"9 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwVFZ6Vmtjbkp1TWpBMmRrUkRkRE5PYVhkWWMwRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Panoraia Kalapotharakou","rating":5,"text":"We booked this activity as we wanted to do a bit of a mountain hiking and see some great views. The weather was not on our side and we weren’t comfortable to do the PR1 due to strong winds. So, we decided not to risk it. We did the PR3 which was a very lovely hike. The trail is relatively well marked but we used All Trails to make sure we were on the correct path. PR3 is a very quiet trail and peaceful. We love mountains and trees and rivers, so it was excellent for us. PR3 is not challenging, apart in some small parts. We got to see some cute donkeys at the end and also had great coffee/tea/cake/food at the cafe near the bottom of the trail.\nMiguel is a top guide and an excellent drive! Very professional! He thoroughly explained both PR1 and PR3 trails! He is polite and good natured (give him a pay rise please he is worth it)!\nWe totally recommend this activity and Miguel specifically!!","time_ago":"2 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxNGRtOWtiVlZwUVhabVdtRldRbFJLYlY5SlRHYxAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"},{"author":"Jeff Perez","rating":5,"text":"We did the sunrise transfer and the organization of the company is great. Easy to contact, fast reply, and reliable. The drive suggested a perfect spot for the sunrise and provided local food recommendations as well. Our group did PR1 and PR3 which took about 5 hours. Definitely worth booking!","time_ago":"11 months ago","url":"https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJcnd4NnZtemJiSmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0xc605fc9bf15d215:0x9ce8842c100ce298"}],"reviews_fetched_at":"2026-05-04T14:38:32.712Z"}}