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A group of people standing on rocks near a waterfall in a forested area. 1
A trail signpost with directions to 'Zona da Caldeira' and '25 Fontes' with distances marked. 2
A directional signpost in a natural setting with paths leading to Casa do Rebale and Rio de Janeiro. 3
A group of hikers sitting on a stone platform overlooking a waterfall. 4
A forest path with a curved concrete edge, surrounded by dense greenery and a large fallen tree trunk arching over the path. 5
By Do it Madeira

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,951 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Enjoy hassle-free permit arrangements
    • Walk along the famous Laurissilva Forest
    • Hike a "levada" canal
    • Enjoy the natural fauna, flora and swim in a natural lagoon
    • Benefit from included pickup and drop-off

Activity location

    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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Rabaçal: 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Hiking Transfer

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 2,950.76 x 2 AdultsP 5,901.52
Total
Price is P 5,901.52

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Assistance with the permit - last minute bookings
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off from Funchal, Caniço, São Goncalo, Boa Nova, or centers of Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, Camara de Lobos, and Madalena do Mar
  • Inclusions
    Transfer
  • Inclusions
    Driver/host
  • Inclusions
    Hike instructions and map explanation
  • Exclusions
    Guide (this is a self-guided hike)
  • Exclusions
    IFCN hiking tax ticket (Forest Department); assistance with the Simplifica website is available
  • Exclusions
    Water and food; water, drinks and light snacks like cakes, toast, sandwiches, and similar items can be purchased at the local café, where bathrooms are also available, about 1.5 km after the start and 1.5 km before the finish

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Baby carriages, Baby strollers, Bare feet, Bikes, Crutches, Drinks in the vehicle, Food in the vehicle, Pets, Unaccompanied minors
    • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, People afraid of heights, People diving up to 24 hours prior, People with altitude sickness, People with back problems, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with insect allergies, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, People with recent surgeries, People with respiratory issues, People with vertigo, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Last minute permits available. We reserve permits for guests, if requested.

    Experience a different perspective on hiking: at your own rhythm. With pickup and drop-off at your accommodation*, enjoy a self-guided hike and visit one of the most famous walks in Madeira: 25 Fontes and Risco Levada. Our schedules allow you to “skip the line” and have the path almost to yourself, during the first hours.

    Program:

    The guests are picked up at their accommodation to join a shared transfer (up to 8 guests per van), in direction to the 2nd famous hike in Madeira - 25 Fontes in Rabaçal (beginning).
    The hosts provide hike instructions and map explanation, with schedules. You will have 5 hours to do both paths “25 Fontes” and “Risco”, ending at the cafe - Casa do Rabaçal. The pickup and drop-off locations are the same (parking lot).

    Hike Information:

    • Duration: 5 hours
    • Extension: 10 km
    • Starting Point: Parking Lot 25 Fontes
    • Ending Point: Parking Lot 25 Fontes
    • Max Elevation: 1300 m
    • Min Elevation: 1000 m

    Transfer Information:

    • Capacity: 8 people
    • From the city to Rabaçal: average 1.5 hours
    • From Rabaçal to the city: average 1.5 hours
    • *Pick up/Drop off limits: Funchal, central area of Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), Ribeira Brava (center), Calheta (center) and Caniço areas only

    Weather conditions are very unpredictable in this part of the island. Your reservation can be canceled or postponed.
    The day before the hike, you will receive (via email or WhatsApp) the exact pickup time and a weather forecast, in order for you to be as prepared as you can be.
    The schedules presented may be altered in case of delay in traffic, bad weather conditions or even delay by the guests.

Location

Activity location

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    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Funchal
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal