Levada do Rei (PR18) - Through Madeira's Majestic Laurissilva
Description
"Ribeiro Bonito" (Beautiful River) is the name given to the torrential stream that feeds the Levada do Rei. This enchanting walk along the "King´s Levada" leads through a fairly pristine laurel forest (world heritahe by UNESCO since 1999) penetrating deep into the delightful valley of the Ribeiro Bonito. This amazing hike take place in the north of Madeira Island.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will visit the amazing Laurisilva forest world heritage by UNESCO. Our official guide will tell you everything about our endemic forest.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is included for guests staying at the designated hotels. We advise you to be ready and waiting in the hotel reception area 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our guides will wait approximately 5 minutes for each guest. Look out for our vans, which can be either white (smaller) or grey (larger). We strive to ensure a smooth and timely start to your adventure, though external delays can occur. If that happens, you will be updated on the day. One day before the activity, we may adjust the pickup time for your convenience.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Health and Fitness: This tour envolves a 3h30 hike (approximately) and it requires a moderate level of fitness and is not suitable for individuals with severe health issues or limited mobility.
- Rain or Shine: This tour is subject to the unpredictable weather conditions typical at high altitudes. We will proceed as long as it's safe to do so. However, due to rapidly changing weather, we may need to cancel or make an alternative hike if conditions become too hazardous. Your safety is our priority.
- Cancellation Policy: No refunds are provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity's start time
- Breakfast: Ensure you have a hearty breakfast before embarking on the activity to keep your energy levels high throughout the hike.
- It might be possible to buy food and drinks before the hike, but this is not guaranteed. Please bring your own refreshments and do not count on purchasing them along the way
- Multilingual Guide: Your tour may be led by a guide fluent in multiple languages. While we do our best to provide a guide who speaks your preferred language, this is not always guaranteed. In such cases, the tour will be conducted in English.
Reviews(3)
This was my first day in Madeira and what an amazing trip!!! Sammy picked me up from the hotel right on time, and we spent a short while collecting a few others. The group size was great - only 12 people. The walk itself is stunning, and we caught a fantastic day. The walk is moderate, but quite technical - you have to watch your feet. Sammy was such a fantastic guide, honestly. Providing facts, keeping everyone safe, looking after the levada himself... This tour is one of the best things I have ever done!
Hello Kristin. Thank you for your review and we look forward to welcome you again shortly to walk with us. We will forward your amazing comments to our guide Sam. Best Regards.
The wife and I were taken on a truly magical 1/2 day tour by the most expert and most amiable Fabio, a fully qualified mountain guide with whom conversation flowed as silkily as the water in the levada. Fabio's knowledge of both the forest's flora and the island was captivating. It was the perfect audio accompaniment to the sensational widescreen panoramas we delighted in during our 3.5hr walk. There's a great cafe at the foot of the climb serving delicious prego sandwiches and homemade poncha with will set you up nicely for an afternoon siesta back at your hotel. A 5-star Madeira experience. Obrigado Fabio!
Hello :) Thank you very much for your feedback about our Levada do Rei tour. We are very happy to know you have enjoyed the walk with us. I will pass the word to our guide Fábio for sure he will be very happy for your amazing words. Looking forward to see you soon in another adventure. Best Regards.
We stopped for coffee and toilet facilities going and returning from this walk . Pickup at our hotel was early.......so we were not late!! This was our first guided levada walk and Jenni made it interesting. She led the walk with another guide acting as 'tail end Charlie' although I doubt if we could have got lost. The only potential for going the wrong way was clearly marked. we knew we would be returning via the same route, but it was still a little disappointing (we had walked part of the Levada do Tournos earlier in the week on our own and that was blocked after Curral much to our disappointment). This was a pleasent walk with no strenuous stretches and no vertiginous drops. It was wet going under the waterfall -twice!! Thank you Jenni and friend for a pleasant and safe trip.
