Rabaçal Scenic Hike 25 Fontes and Risco Self Guided Experience
Description
Venture into the heart of Madeira’s enchanting Laurisilva forest with a seamless roundtrip transfer to the famous Levada das 25 Fontes and Levada do Risco – two of the island’s most stunning hiking trails. Starting from the Rabaçal valley, this magical journey takes you through ancient forests, past moss-covered rocks, and along serene levada paths where the sound of cascading water accompanies your every step. The 25 Fontes (25 Springs) trail leads you to a breathtaking natural amphitheater, where crystal-clear waters pour from the cliffs into a tranquil lagoon – the perfect spot to pause and soak in the raw beauty of nature. Nearby, the Risco waterfall thunders down a towering rock face, offering an unforgettable spectacle of power and grace. Your service includes convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. All you need to do is lace up your hiking boots and enjoy the wonders of Madeira’s most iconic trails.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pickups are available from any hotel or accommodation in Funchal, as well as from the city centers of Caniço, Câmara de Lobos, Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol. Simply send us your location. We will inform you the exact pickup time the day before, and keep you updated via WhatsApp. Remember to bring hiking shoes, warm/rain clothes, water, and snacks.
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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
Reviews(12)
Due to a last-minute plan change, we booked this tour just one day in advance and we were lucky to find Louis at a great price. He was super nice with a great sense of humour, and it never felt like he was just driving us to the destination. Even though it was a self-guided tour, he explained the trail clearly and gave excellent advice. On the way back, he recommended great restaurants, beautiful sunset spots, and even took us to a stunning mirador without us having to ask that's truly going the extra mile. He happily shared lots of interesting information about Madeira the whole time. We had a wonderful hike, the best recommendations, and memories that will stay with us forever. I will definitely contact Louis again if I return to Madeira someday.
Amazing scenery. Must do experience. Going early to avoid the crowds was genius!
Great transfer with Luis. Very punctual. Checked in part way through the day to ensure that we were doing well. Very friendly. Safe driver.
Luis was a great guide. He made sure we understood the route well before setting off. He provided us with so much information about Madeira and later sent us food and entertainment suggestions. My walking buddy (who I met that day) and I finished early so he took us to a local place to get out of the rain and get a warm drink while we waited for the others. It was a tough trail (for me), but I thoroughly enjoyed the day with Luis.
Fantastic day out with Luis- his enthusiasm and willingness to to go out of his way - even dropped two of us walkers who arrived early back ti the car park to the local mountain bar while he waited on the remaining hikers - best tour I’ve had in a long time
Luis was a wealth of knowledge about Madeira and the hike He was helpful, knowledgeable and funny He had lots of recommendations about Funchal also
Impeccable transfer service again this time! Driver always punctual, friendly and very professional. During the trip he was available to give useful advice and recommendations on places to visit and where to eat, showing great attention and kindness. Comfortable and pleasant trip: I highly recommend it!
We had a wonderful hiking trip! Luis was an excellent guide - planning/scheduling the trip was easy, he was very quick with responses and punctual, while being flexible at the same time. He was knowledgeable and gave good and valuable information on the hike and Madeira in general. The hike itself was stunning, even in rainy weather. Would highly recommend!
An excellent scenic route where you will never get bored — it feels like a quest and brings lots of positive emotions. A wonderful guide, great mood, and pleasant surprises)
We ordered a transfer to the trailhead. Very satisfied with the communication and service. We were given maximum attention, and also provided a lot of interesting and useful information about Madeira. Highly recommend! And thank you for the service!
