Guided trekking on the Levada do Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes

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$51.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Walk along typical man-made water canals called levadas
Admire the Risco waterfall and the 25 Fontes lagoon
Spend time surrounded by nature

What to expect

“Levadas” are man-made irrigation canals built to provide water from the northern to the southern part of Madeira, where the climate is drier. The Levadas of do Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes are part of this network of over 3000 kilometers of canals.

You will walk through the Rabaçal Valley, one of Mother Nature’s masterpieces in Madeira Island. Starting descending the Paul da Serra plateau, until you reach the Rabaçal guesthouse and the waterfall known as Risco. The trekking continues through the 25 Fontes Levada to a lagoon, located in the inferior part of a rock, from where the 25 fountains flow. Take your time to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and the surrounding nature.

The way back will be through an 800 meters tunnel, which leads the water to the south part of the island. During the 11 km of the levada, you will reach a maximum altitude of 1280 meters and a minimum of 975 meters.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Funchal, Portugal

Meeting point:

If your hotel is not displayed on the pickup list, please select the pickup nearest to your accommodation. Please be at the pickup point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, and wait for your pickup at least until 10 minutes after the scheduled time, since the transport is subject to traffic conditions.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

Guests that suffer from vertigo, or with reduced mobility

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Infants until 3 years old are free of charge, however, if a car seat is required a supplement of 3€ will be charged locally
There's a tax to be paid locally, in cash, of 3€ per person of 13 years old onwards. For children until 12 years old, this tax doesn't apply

Know in advance:

The walking time is about 4 hours, the walking distance is 11 km
It's recommended to wear comfortable footwear
Foods and drinks are not included, it's recommended to bring a packed lunch, snacks, and water
Parents will be entirely responsible for children 0 to 9 years old
Please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address upon booking, so you may be informed of any changes to the tour
The excursion may be cancelled due to bad weather conditions or if the tour guide evaluates that the tour cannot happen due to security reasons. If this happens an alternative tour for the same day will be offered, or, in case the participant chooses not to accept the alternative, a full refund will be given

Provider

Eco Viagens

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Excellent walk and guide, extremely knowledgeable about local area, very enjoyable day.
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - June 2024

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Great way to see the levada and our guide Tiago was very knowledgeable. I would recommend these group tours as the best way of seeing the sights of Ma ...

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Guided trekking on the Levada do Rabaçal, Risco and 25 Fontes

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