Madeira HikingTrail Guide
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Verified Hiking Guides & Tour Operators

A curated list of local guides and hiking operators. Always confirm licensing, route choice, pickup, and whether permits/fees are handled by the operator.

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Operators differ in what’s included (pickup, tickets/permits, cancellation terms, and pace). Before you book, ask for the exact trail, start time, and what happens if the trail is closed.

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All Verified Operators

  • Madeira Local Guide - Paulo Jesus - Individual Certified Guide. Speciality: Private tours, certified mountain guide, nature tourism graduate, surf coach. Languages: PT/EN. Experience: 3+. Price range: €66-114. Rating: 5.0.
  • Up Mountain Madeira - Premium Local Company. Speciality: Small groups (max 8), Hall of Fame TripAdvisor, jeep tours + hiking combination. Languages: PT/EN/DE. Experience: 12+ (since 2012). Price range: €40-120. Rating: Excellent.
  • Explore Nature - Certified Company. Speciality: Certified mountain guide, trail running tours, budget-friendly from €27. Languages: PT/EN. Experience: 5+. Price range: €27-80. Rating: Good.
  • Madeira Adventure Kingdom - Multi-Activity Company. Speciality: Canyoning + levada walks combination, multi-activity packages. Languages: PT/EN. Experience: Unknown. Price range: €44-95. Rating: Good.
  • Madeira Explorers - Established Tour Company. Speciality: Established 2003, scheduled group walks, fixed pricing €45 adults. Languages: PT/EN. Experience: 20+ (since 2003). Price range: €30-45. Rating: Good.
  • Nature Meetings - Professional Guide Company. Speciality: Professional certified mountain guides, safety-focused approach. Languages: PT/EN. Experience: 10+. Price range: €50-100. Rating: Excellent.
  • Madeira Atlantic Tours - Historic Tour Company. Speciality: Established 1956, tours + levada walks, multi-generational experience. Languages: PT/EN/DE/FR. Experience: 68+ (since 1956). Price range: €40-80. Rating: Good.
  • José Dinarte Ferreira (Madeira Trail Tours) - Individual Licensed Guide. Speciality: Private walking tours, licensed individual operator. Languages: PT/EN. Experience: 8+ (licensed since 2015). Price range: €60-120. Rating: N/A.
  • Madeira Local Guide - Individual Guide. Speciality: Private tours, certified mountain guide, nature tourism graduate. Languages: PT/EN. Experience: . Price range: €66-114. Rating: N/A.
  • Madeira Free Spirit Walks - Company. Speciality: Daily scheduled walks, package deals. Languages: PT/EN. Experience: . Price range: €40-50. Rating: N/A.
RNAAT Verified
5.0

Madeira Local Guide - Paulo Jesus

Individual Certified Guide

Private tours, certified mountain guide, nature tourism graduate, surf coach

Private only
3+ exp
PT/EN
Insured: Yes
From€66-114
Hotel PickupFree Cancel
RNAAT Verified
Excellent

Up Mountain Madeira

Premium Local Company

Small groups (max 8), Hall of Fame TripAdvisor, jeep tours + hiking combination

Max 8 people
12+ (since 2012) exp
PT/EN/DE
Insured: Yes
From€40-120
Hotel PickupFree Cancel
RNAAT Verified
Good

Explore Nature

Certified Company

Certified mountain guide, trail running tours, budget-friendly from €27

Small groups
5+ exp
PT/EN
Insured: Personal accident insurance
From€27-80
Hotel Pickup
RNAAT Verified
Good

Madeira Adventure Kingdom

Multi-Activity Company

Canyoning + levada walks combination, multi-activity packages

Standard groups
Unknown exp
PT/EN
Insured: Yes
From€44-95
Hotel Pickup
RNAAT Verified
Good

Madeira Explorers

Established Tour Company

Established 2003, scheduled group walks, fixed pricing €45 adults

Large scheduled groups
20+ (since 2003) exp
PT/EN
Insured: Yes
From€30-45
Hotel Pickup
RNAAT Verified
Excellent

Nature Meetings

Professional Guide Company

Professional certified mountain guides, safety-focused approach

Small professional groups
10+ exp
PT/EN
Insured: Yes
From€50-100
Hotel Pickup
RNAAT Verified
Good

Madeira Atlantic Tours

Historic Tour Company

Established 1956, tours + levada walks, multi-generational experience

Standard groups
68+ (since 1956) exp
PT/EN/DE/FR
Insured: Yes
From€40-80
Hotel Pickup
RNAAT Verified

José Dinarte Ferreira (Madeira Trail Tours)

Individual Licensed Guide

Private walking tours, licensed individual operator

Private tours
8+ (licensed since 2015) exp
PT/EN
Insured: To verify
From€60-120
Hotel Pickup
RNAAT Verified

Madeira Local Guide

Individual Guide

Private tours, certified mountain guide, nature tourism graduate

Private
exp
PT/EN
Insured: Yes
From€66-114
Hotel Pickup
RNAAT Verified

Madeira Free Spirit Walks

Company

Daily scheduled walks, package deals

Standard
exp
PT/EN
Insured: Yes
From€40-50
Hotel Pickup

Planning Your First Hike?

If you're new to Madeira hiking, consider booking a guided tour for your first experience. Our verified guides know the trails intimately and can ensure your safety.

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