Madeira · 25 FONTES & RABAçAL LEVADA WALKS
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Rabaçal is the levada walk people fly to Madeira for: twenty-five springs feeding a waterfall at the end of a green valley. These are the best guided walks and transfers: which include the drive down the mountain, which add the Risco waterfall or the Caldeirão Verde tunnels, how hard each one is, and what it costs.
Hassle-free transfer and self-guided PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde in Madeira: tunnels, waterfalls, UNESCO forest views, small group.
“Great day out. Less crowded than other hikes and a perfect distance to stretch the legs. Scenery is beautiful. Thanks to Vitor for the ride in and out”
Full-day from Funchal: 25 Fontes waterfalls, Cabo Girão glass cliff, and 4x4 Skywalk time with pickup and mobile ticket.
“We had an amazing Day with Daniel. The weather was lovely. Even though the trek was 10km it was easy for my Mother at 58 with a bad knee”
Hike Madeira’s Rabacal Valley for the 25 Fountains, UNESCO laurel forest walks, waterfalls, and an 800m tunnel, with pickup.
“The trip was fantastic and the guide was wonderful. It should be noted that once the hike starts there are no restrooms and the stairs are slippery. The views are amazing and should not be missed”
Madeira’s east coast in one day: Santana and Camacha villages, levada walk, Porto Cruz rum tasting, and a 3-course lunch with pickup.
“Avoid avoid avoid! Tour was a no show! Shortly after the schedule pick up time of 9am I called the number on my booking voucher (the voucher only issued when a tour is booked and PAID for). They said they had no details of my booking! They said nothing they could do and a full refund would be given. No apology or suggestion of an alternative for that day only another day. Given we only had a long weekend and it was our last full day that was not possible. If you are refunding you have the details!!! The biggest issue was the waste of our time. At this point…”
Rabaçal 25 Fontes guided levada hike with hotel pickup, 25 waterfalls, and plant spotting. Tue/Fri, about 4.5 hours.
“Simply stunning walk with some beautiful scenery. Our guide, Phillip, was very knowledgeable which enhanced the whole experience. Would highly recommend Madeira Free Spirit Walks.”
Small-group Madeira hike on the Moinhos levada, waterfall spray, and scenic stops in Ponta do Sol, with pickup and transfers.
“Lovely trip and great tour guide. Beautiful landscape and super relaxed. 😇 thank you for the amazing day 🙏”
Guided hike to Pico Ruivo from Funchal: mountain navigation, great photo stops, and a bus ride back. Fire-impacted route updates.
“This was cancelled at the last minute. We were offered another day when we weren’t on the island. I asked to change to a different tour. I was not helped at all with planning something different. Went with another company.”
Self-guided 25 Fontes and Risco Levada hike from Madeira with hotel pickup, a simple map, and quieter early hours.
“As advertised, hussle free and very attentive hosts! I think this walk is best to do like this :) thanks guys!!”
Small-group Rabaçal and 25 Fontes Levada walk in Madeira with hotel pickup, levada entry included, waterfalls, and a tunnel.
“The waterwalls were stunning. The guide was very helpful and informative. Definitely recommend the excursion”
Guided Caldeirão Verde levada walk in Madeira with small groups, tunnels, and an emerald lagoon under Caldeirão Waterfall.
“É um percurso exigente, Calçado de caminhada, cantil e snack essencial. As paisagens são impagáveis !”
Hike the Levada do Caldeirão Verde in Madeira with hotel pickup, forest tunnels, and a waterfall finale in a UNESCO national park.
“Great walk, great guide who looked out for members of the group who had fear of heights or the dark. A great day.”
Jeep 4WD plus a guided levada walk in Madeira’s north, with included sights like Pico do Arieiro and Ponta de São Lourenço.
“1000% recommend. I did 8 tours over the course of my trip to Portugal and this was my favourite. The views at Pico de Airo were incredible and breathtaking, off roading was so fun, the jeep comfortable and clean, guide was professional and knowledgeable and the day was planned well.”
Hike Madeira’s famous 25 Fontes waterfalls with a guided small group from Funchal, plus a cool dark tunnel walk.
“We had a great trip with a nice group and a very professional guide. The views were majestic, the wethear sunny and wonderfull. Even though I got a panic attack on a narrow mountain path and had to skip the most spectacular part of it, I give to this trip 4 stars. My teenager kids loved the views, especially the waterfalls. But if you have fear of high, narrow, closed or dark places, you should think twice, if you really want to go to this trip… Another dificult part was the 800 m long completely dark and wet tunnel. So you should take a torcher with you or use one…”
Levada da Referta walk from Castelejo: a small-group, 2-hour hike with terraces, sea views, local guide, and café stop.
“Great service and competent guide. Very nice and relaxed walk in a phantastic landscape. Would recommend to take a levada walk with this company again.”
Private guided walk on Madeira’s 25 Fontes Levada from Funchal with hotel pickup, waterfalls, lagoons, and nature spotting.
“Great excursion. Our guide Mario was great with great anecdotes. A bell found in the Levadas of Madeira.Auto-translated”
