13 Private Drivers in Madeira to Build a Day Around

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Funchal: Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

1.Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,798 reviews · from $37Our pick

Hike Madeira’s high peaks at sunrise with a $37 Funchal transfer, clear trail instructions, and pickup after the challenging 10 km route.

“Really enjoyed the whole day. We didn’t have the best weather but could still appreciate how magical the place was. Pedro our guide was just brilliant, so pleasant and informative. Really enjoyed the little museum at the end which gave us more information on the area.”

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From Funchal: Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail

2.Transfer to Pico do Arieiro & Pico Ruivo Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,591 reviews · from $36

Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike, with hotel transfers, trail advice, costs, closures, weather tips, and practical details.

“great communication and prompt service, the driver was great. A nice friendly guy.”

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

3.Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Transfer Self-guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 841 reviews · from $38

Review of Madeira’s self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco hike, with early transfer, waterfall views, practical tips, costs, and crowd advice.

“Perfect in every way. Pedro was so lovely and provided us with all the information we needed to know. More than enough time to get round the hike although I think our legs will be aching tomorrow with all the steps up and down! So glad we decided on the 6am hike as we were the first people at 25 Fontes and got some beautiful photos. Within a couple of hours there were people everywhere on the hike!”

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Funchal: Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

4.Caniçal Ponta São Lourenco Hiking Transfer

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

Review of Madeira’s PR8 Ponta São Lourenço hike, with shared transfers, coastal views, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.

“The driver Miguel was very friendly, everything went as planned. Also the weather was playing with, the hike was just excellent. The place PR8 is quite crowded but at least in February you can still hike relatively free. The route is not that easy as described, there are quite a lot ups and downs.”

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Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

5.Caldeirão Verde: Queimadas PR9 Transfer and Self-Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 668 reviews · from $38

Review of Madeira’s Caldeirão Verde PR9 hike, with hotel transfer, tunnels, waterfalls, forest views, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“I think this hike, the Green Cauldron, is the most beautiful on the island. Because of the number of people you need to pass or give way to on the return journey, ideally the pick up time should be 45 minutes later.”

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Madeira: PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

6.PR 9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike Transfer

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

Review of Madeira’s PR9 Caldeirão Verde hike transfer, with self-guided forest trails, tunnels, waterfalls, pickup details, costs, and practical tips.

“Gorgeous hike, amazing scenery and waterfalls and barely any incline. Getting wet is unavoidable but part of the fun! Highly recommend”

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

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

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

Review of Madeira’s Pico do Arieiro sunrise hike transfer, including PR1 closure details, PR3 alternative, transport, value, and practical tips.

“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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Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer

8.PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 392 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

Hike Madeira’s PR8 coastal trail with hotel pickup, local driver insights, four hours on the route, and a chance to swim at Cais do Sardinha.

“Had an excellent driver, he was very punctual and communicative. Would recommend this if you can't drive or if you can't rent a car.”

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PR1 Sunrise Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hiking Transfer

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Review of Madeira’s PR1 sunrise hike transfer, with hotel pickup, Pico do Arieiro views, trail advice, costs, and practical tips.

“This experience will never be forgotten! Truly a once in a lifetime experience!! You will not be disappointed!”

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Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

10.Morning Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 243 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Hike Madeira’s high peaks from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with pickup, clear instructions, and a timed return from Achada do Teixeira.

“Great experience with radko and elizabeth. arrived right on time. Good communication with them. You cannot go wrong booking with them.”

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Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

11.Sunrise Transfer To Pico Do Arieiro, Hike To Pico Ruivo & Return From Teixeira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 233 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Hike from Pico do Arieiro to Madeira’s Pico Ruivo at sunrise, with small-group transfers, flexible pacing, and pickup from Funchal or Caniço.

“We were well informed about pick up and everything else’s we needed to know. The driver was very helpful. Unbelievable experience. Definitely recommend this experience”

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