Levada do Rei PR18 Scenic Hike in Madeira - Transfer Service
Description
Discover the beauty of Madeira on a scenic self-guided hike along Levada do Rei, one of the island's most picturesque trails. Enjoy a convenient morning pickup from Funchal, Caniço, Garajau, or Machico before setting off to São Jorge with an experienced local driver that will take you to the start of Levada do Rei. The moderate 4-hour trek begins at the Quebradas Water Treatment Station, leading you through lush forests and traditional agricultural lands. Explore tunnels and vibrant greenery as you make your way to Ribeiro Bonito, a hidden gem within the Laurissilva forest. After your adventure, unwind with a comfortable return to your pickup point. - 4-hour moderate hike along the stunning Levada do Rei trail - Pickup from various locations including Funchal and Machico - Experience Madeira's exotic forests and wildlife up close - Ideal for nature lovers seeking a self-guided exploration
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will provide all details required for pick the day before. If it is related to a last minute booking we will contact you right away.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(37)
Fabio was fabulous. On time, knowledgeable, and safe driver
I booked this activity through Viator and my experience was quite disappointing. The initially marked activity was changed by the company to another route. Although the change was communicated to me, I was never clearly explained that I would complete the walk completely alone, without a guide, without a group and without any accompaniment. Before the activity I even expressed concern about the absence of a guide and sought clarifications. At no time was I told that I would simply be left at the beginning of the journey to carry it out by myself. The situation caused anxiety and a feeling of insecurity, especially because I found myself alone on a journey I did not know, compromising my safety. Regardless of the nature of the service sold, I believe that the communication and management of customer expectations have been far behind what would be expected. I would never hire this service again.
Lamentamos que a sua experiência não tenha correspondido às suas expectativas. Contudo, importa esclarecer que a sua avaliação contém afirmações que não correspondem aos factos. O serviço contratado através da Viator foi exclusivamente um serviço de transfer para o início e regresso da caminhada, e não uma caminhada guiada. Conforme já lhe foi explicado por escrito e também telefonicamente antes da atividade, informámos claramente que o serviço não incluía guia nem acompanhamento durante o percurso. Após o encerramento da Levada do Rei, foi-lhe apresentada uma alternativa, que aceitou, mantendo-se inalterada a natureza do serviço contratado. Compreendemos que preferisse realizar a caminhada acompanhada, mas esse não era o produto adquirido. Dispomos igualmente de caminhadas guiadas, distintas do serviço de transfer, para clientes que pretendem esse tipo de experiência. Respeitamos a sua opinião, mas consideramos importante esclarecer estes factos para que futuros clientes não sejam induzidos em erro quanto ao serviço efetivamente prestado.
Fabio was an excellent guide to the levada walk. The hike was a good introduction to the levadas and fairly easy to negotiate. Wonder recommend waterproofs as we got soaked!
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A seamless operation with good communication and timeliness. I’d be happy to use the Levadas In and Out team again when visiting Madeira.
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Our guide Fabio was friendly and nice, and on time for both pick up and return and a very good driver. The transfer made going to the hike a lot more convenient as you can just focus on the hike and nature. The hike itself was amazing, so many beautiful waterfalls and lush and greenery. I highly recommend both the hike and this transfer.
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Everything was great; the driver Fabio is very nice and helpful. Pickup was on time, and the communication beforehand was also excellent. He gave good tips. I would do it again every time!
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We had the pleasure of having Flávio as our driver to PR18 and he was absolutely brilliant! Communication from the beginning was excellent with information and times being sent the day before right up to the pick up time for outside our hotel. The transfer was smooth and Flávio was friendly and full of information about the island and the walk itself. We felt extremely well looked after as he offered phone support if we needed it and gave us enough time to grab something to eat at the end in the little cafe at the end The walk itself is beautiful and not too busy. Some amazing views and a lovely waterfall to sit at the turnaround. Don’t forget to bring your waterproof as you pass through a small waterfall on the actual trail itself. We highly recommend this trip. We were a family of 4 with two older teenage boys.
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Excellent hike. There is a small section where it is necessary to go under a small waterfall so make sure you have an umbrella or waterproof jacket.
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Nice and easy trip to pr18 Driver was polite, friendly and explained everything well
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The company did not respond to my messages either on WhatsApp or Viator. I messaged the day before asking for pickup time and location and was sent a generic message at 9pm the night before, with pickup less than 12 hours later. The driver was on time and friendly.
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to share your experience. We are sorry to hear that the communication regarding your pickup was not as smooth as expected, particularly in relation to the timing of the final details. We would like to clarify that during the planning process we did respond to the messages exchanged prior to the activity; however, we fully acknowledge that the final pickup information was only sent the evening before, which is not the level of anticipation and clarity we aim to provide. We appreciate your positive comments about the driver being punctual and friendly, and we are pleased that the experience on the day itself met your expectations. At the same time, we take your feedback seriously and are already reviewing our internal communication procedures to ensure more timely and consistent updates going forward. Thank you once again for your message and for choosing our services.
