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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 €42 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

    • Hassle free permit arrangements**
    • Walk along the famous Laurissilva Forrst
    • Hike a "levada" canal
    • Enjoy the natural fauna, flora and swim in a natural lagoon
    • Pick up and drop of included

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
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€42.00 x 1 Adult€42.00
Total
Price is €42.00

What's included, what's not

  • 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 (Its a Self-Guided Hike)
  • Exclusions
    Hiking Tax Ticket - IFCN (Forest Department) - Simplifica website - Select the trail PR6.1. Levada do Risco or PR6 Leveda 25 Fontes
  • Exclusions
    Water and Food - water, drinks and light snacks like cakes, toasts, sandwich and similar can be purchased at the local cafe, aswell as bathrooms, about 1.5km after the start of the hike and at about 1.5km before the finish of the hike.

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Prams, Baby buggies, 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
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

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

    Experience a different perspective on hiking: at your own rythym. With pick up and drop at your accommodation*, enjoy a Self Guided hike and visit the one of the most famous walk 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.

    Programme:

    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 (beggining).
    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 pick up and drop of locations are the same (car park).

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

    Weather conditions are very unpredictable in this part of the island. Your reservation can be cancelled 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