Navigate Madeira’s lush Levada do Rei trail with Levadas In & Out’s convenient hike transfer. Follow a scenic route through UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest to the tranquil Ribeiro Bonito.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–6 hours including transport
Fitness Level
Suitable for hikers with moderate fitness comfortable walking on uneven terrain for several hours.
Wildlife
History
The levadas were engineered from the 16th century onward to channel water across Madeira’s steep terrain, supporting agriculture and settlement.
Conservation
The Laurissilva forest is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site, with ongoing efforts to limit human impact and preserve endemic species.
Levadas In & Out
Navigate Madeira’s lush Levada do Rei trail with Levadas In & Out’s convenient hike transfer. Follow a scenic route through UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest to the tranquil Ribeiro Bonito.
Levadas In & Out is a transport and shuttle service based in Machico, Madeira that specializes in transfers for self-guided hikes and levada walks. The company provides one-way and return transfers to Madeira’s most visited trails, including Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8), Levada do Caldeirão Verde (PR9), Levada do Rei (PR18), Rabaçal 25 Fontes and Risco (PR6), and the mountain routes to Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo (PR1 and PR1.2). Local drivers assist hikers traveling from Funchal, Santana, Porto da Cruz, Achada do Teixeira and Machico.
Services include shuttle rides, full-day bus tickets from Santana, and specific transfers such as from Porto da Cruz or Machico to Pico Ruivo and from Pico do Areeiro to Achada do Teixeira. Vehicles offer comfortable transport and select amenities noted in trip descriptions, including onboard Wi‑Fi. Transfers are designed to let hikers explore at their own pace on self-guided trails; routes cover coastal cliffs, volcanic headlands, mountain ridges and laurel forest levadas.
Levadas In & Out focuses on reliable logistics with scheduled pickups and drop-offs, driver guidance for access points, and straightforward return options. The provider supports shared and sustainable transport choices for popular trailheads, making remote trails more accessible without private navigation. Booking options connect urban centers and smaller towns to natural highlights across Madeira. For independent hikers seeking focused transfer services, Levadas In & Out offers practical, local transport solutions that simplify access to the island’s signature levadas and peaks. Reservations and schedule details are available through The Adventure Collective site.
Base Location
Machico, Madeira
Gateway to major trailheads
Trails Covered
PR1, PR6, PR8, PR9, PR18
Levadas and peaks across Madeira
Transfer Types
Shuttle & One-way
Return and one-way ride options
Onboard Wi‑Fi
Available
Wi‑Fi on select services
Book dependable transfers to levadas, Pico do Areeiro, Pico Ruivo and coastal reserves — convenient pickup points and easy returns from Machico and nearby towns.
Wear sturdy shoes
The trail has uneven and occasionally slippery sections through tunnels and forest paths, so proper footwear is essential.
Bring water and snacks
The hike lasts about four hours with limited facilities along the way, so carry hydration and energy replenishment.
Check entrance fee availability
A €3 entry fee per person is required for access to the Levada do Rei trail; inform Levadas In & Out if you want help securing tickets.
Prepare for variable weather
Weather can shift quickly in Madeira; layers and a raincoat help ensure comfort throughout the hike.
Hiking shoes with grip
Crucial for stability on wet, uneven trail surfaces and tunnel passages.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the multi-hour hike where water stops are limited.
Light rain jacket
Protects against sudden Atlantic showers common in Madeira’s mountain microclimates.
spring|fall|winter
Sun hat and sunscreen
Useful for protecting skin on the exposed sections of the trail during hot summer days.
summer