Madeira Levada Walk - Rabacal Lakes and Fountains
4.3
41 Ratings
Funchal
Embark on a captivating levada walk in Madeira's Rabacal valley, surrounded by lush greenery and hidden gems of the Laurisilva forest. Discover cascading waterfalls and enchanting lakes.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco - Our certified mountain guide will guide you along the levada (water) channel through Madeira ancient Laurel forest to the twenty five fountains lake, sharing with you the plants and views in what is described as a dreamy landscape
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Driver/guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Embark on the Levada walk to immerse yourself in the lush and verdant Rabacal valley nestled in the heart of the Madeira Natural Park, located in the island’s North West. Uncover hidden gems within the dense Laurisilva forest, teeming with an array of mosses, lichens, and ferns. As you meander along the levada towards Risco and the 25 fountains, you’ll be mesmerized by the melodic waterfalls that mimic singing fountains and spellbound by the clear, captivating tiny lakes.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Monumental Lido Medical Center - Clínica Médica
Estrada Monumental
Will will confirm exact pickup location with confirmation e-mail
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(41 Ratings)
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Lacey_b
Feb 22, 2024
Great views and great walking paths. - Great views. Walking paths give you amazing access to the cliffs and waterfalls of the island. A lot of steep downhill. So bring good shoes.
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Anton_l
Feb 11, 2024
Amazing Tour with lovely tour guide - The trail itself was stunning and honestly very accessible. There are quite a lot of stairs but that's about the only difficulty there is. The waterfalls are gorgeous and the views are spectacular. Our tour guide Bruno was lovely and informative as well. Not a bad price for this trip.
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A_b
Nov 12, 2023
Great day - Great guide and lovely mux of walking companions from all over europe. Exceeded our expectiations in terms of scenery and guide was a mine of information. Great day.
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V8025ymnatalien
May 1, 2023
A nice walk - It was a good trip with a nice and attentive guide. They picked us up close to our hotel and drove us back there after the trip. We had a great walk along the levadas in speed comfortable for the group. We had enough time to make the puctures and enjoy the nature
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Sara
Dec 4, 2022
Very helpful guide - Wonderful experience. The rain made it even nicer because it gave the whole nature a different Color. The air is so clean that you feel it with every breath. Also your skin plumps up a lot.
The guide was so nice and helpful. I felt very dizzy and shivered a lot which took my energy and he helped me all the way back, and stayed with me all the time.
He didn’t make me feel that I am a burden but he always reassured me. If you book any tours than please only work this company.
You are in safe hands.
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Bwehbe
Aug 18, 2022
A great hike in Madeira's subtropical forest. - A great tour to kick off the vacation with. The landscape is amazing with a lot to see. The local flora is amazing.
Gonzalo was a great guide, a very knowledgeable and polite pesron. I would highly recommend!
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Stefanie_w
Sep 24, 2023
Good guided tour to over- tourism nature side. - Great Guide, Elena was fantastic! Unfortunatly the paths and spots are heavily crowded. Its too much tourism at this place. But for what it is, the trip was very well organized and if you want to go there, this tour is a good way to get there and you will be very well guided along the levadas and one-way-foodpths. Elena will explain a little inside to the local botany as well.
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Liz_l
Feb 24, 2023
Best day of our holiday so far - All very good. Great guide who accounted for all walking speeds. Beautiful scenery with breath taking views.
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1234sil
Oct 17, 2022
This trail is going downhill - Very nice walk with a great guide. Mostly downhill with a 170 steps uphill part. Trail is packed with other tourists reducing the experience a bit.
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Y2999bbirenet
Dec 8, 2022
Disappointed in nature meetings - Walk was lovely and the guide was nice and Informent but spoilt by nature meetings not contacting me with time and meeting point was like I didn’t exist till I contacted the main tourist operator who got it sorted couldn’t get in touch by phone or e mail actually I did send them e mail but never got back so really disappointed has it was a birthday treat for my partner caused me to much stress booked on line a few months in advance I won’t book on line again
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