25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)
Description
Starting in the serene Paul da Serra and descending into the stunning Rabaçal Valley, you'll walk through the lush Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Unlike other tours, we include a visit to the magnificent Risco Waterfall, adding an extra layer of awe to your journey. Plus, our return route takes you through a 500-meter ancient tunnel, ending on the south side of Madeira, providing a unique and memorable conclusion to your adventure.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our official guide will tell you everything about our endemic Laurisilva 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 4h30 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 will take place regardless of weather conditions (if it's possible to do it safely)
- 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(200)
Fabulous day had with our guide and driver, Ben. Very knowledgeable and friendly and we both enjoyed our walk and the company of our group. The walk itself is set mostly through trees and does have many steps, both up and down. Finishing with a walk through a 800 metre tunnel. Highly recommended.
A great trip but be warned there’s a lot of steps down and up- a reasonable level of fitness required. Waterproof hiking boots would also be a good idea for walking through the tunnel at the end- the water will potentially come up to your ankles. Our guide Marta was fantastic!!
Super nice guided tour where there was room to be in one with nature without long talks and stops from the side of the guide.
Kære Helle, Tusind tak for din flotte anmeldelse! Vi er glade for at høre, at du nød den guidede tur til de 25 vandfald, og at balancen mellem information og tid til at opleve naturen i eget tempo passede godt til dig. Hos Madeira Adventure Kingdom er gæsternes tilfredshed altid vores højeste prioritet, så det betyder meget for os at modtage sådan en positiv tilbagemelding. Vi håber at byde dig velkommen tilbage til flere naturoplevelser og eventyr på Madeira! 😊🌿💦
This hike, known as easy, is not at all easy! There are two ways to get there, public parking and a pick-up place for tourist buses except that the two are separated by two kilometers of climb! You will not have the same experience at all depending on your starting point, it is surely one of the activities and the most intense time I have in my life, if your cardio is not well hung I do not recommend it or take a coach!
Excellent 10k hike through the forest and levadas. Beautiful, lush forest, wild flowers and running water and waterfalls - stunning. Lots of steps up and down but well worth the effort. Highly recommend.
Dear Karen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the 10 km hike through the forest and levadas and appreciated the lush scenery, wildflowers, waterfalls, and flowing water along the way. The steps can certainly be a challenge, but we’re so glad you felt the experience was worth every effort. At Madeira Adventure Kingdom, your satisfaction is always our top priority, and your recommendation truly means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Madeira soon! 🌿
Decent walk through to the Levada then through a tunnel to the other side. Review online say this is a hard walk but it’s mostly flat with stairs up and down. I would say most age groups and fitness levels can do this hike no problem, if you have issues with stairs I would not recommend.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the walk through the levadas and the tunnel experience — it’s a wonderful way to spend time immersed in Madeira’s unique nature. We also appreciate your helpful comments regarding the trail difficulty and stairs, which will certainly be useful for future visitors considering the hike. At Madeira Adventure Kingdom, your satisfaction is always our top priority, and we’re glad you had a positive experience overall. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Madeira soon! 🌿
What a wonderful day. The weather was not great, cloudy, windy, cool with some heavy rain showers, but once up the mountain, it was so beautiful regardless. The walk was easy, apart from a long flight of stairs which Ben, our guide, just encouraged us to take our time over. Waterproof shoes with good grip are a good idea, waterproof jacket and a warm layer would make it more comfortable. Ben's knowledge of the Island and his communication were excellent. The stop at the cafe before and after the walk to use facilities and have refreshments was helpful. Walking along the full, flowing levada was so relaxing. A beautiful way to understsnd and appreciate the uniqueness of this island. Would recommend.
Dear Kerry, Thank you so much for your wonderful and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that, despite the changing weather, you were still able to fully appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of Madeira through the 25 Fontes walk. It’s great to know that Ben’s guidance, encouragement, and knowledge helped make the experience even more enjoyable and comfortable for you. We also really appreciate your helpful tips for future guests regarding clothing and footwear — they can truly make a difference on mountain walks. At Madeira Adventure Kingdom, your satisfaction is always our top priority, and we’re so happy you found the levada experience relaxing and memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Madeira soon! 🌿
Very nice hike, very representative of the vegetation of the island Our guide explained very well the environment around us as well as the history of the Levadas
Chère Maria, merci beaucoup pour votre gentil retour ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié cette belle randonnée et la découverte de la végétation unique de Madère. C’est un plaisir de savoir que les explications de notre guide sur l’environnement et l’histoire des levadas ont enrichi votre expérience. Chez Madeira Adventure Kingdom, la satisfaction de nos clients est toujours notre priorité, et nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une autre belle aventure à Madère ! 🌿
This hike was very nice. Marta told us a lot of interesting things about the Levadas and the Laurel Forest. Nature is simply fascinating, the forest and then the 25 springs, including the waterfall. A great experience.
Lieber Andreas, vielen herzlichen Dank für deine wunderbare Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr, dass dir die Wanderung zu den 25 Quellen so gut gefallen hat und dass Marta mit ihren Erklärungen über die Levadas und den Lorbeerwald das Erlebnis noch bereichern konnte. Die faszinierende Natur, der mystische Wald und die Wasserfälle machen diese Tour wirklich zu etwas ganz Besonderem. Bei Madeira Adventure Kingdom steht eure Zufriedenheit immer an erster Stelle, und wir freuen uns sehr, dass du ein so schönes Erlebnis hattest. Hoffentlich dürfen wir dich bald wieder zu einer neuen Wanderung auf Madeira begrüßen! 🌿
Martha was an excellent driver, very emphatic, very competent. The course was very coordinated.
Lieber Harald, vielen herzlichen Dank für deine tolle Rückmeldung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass du dich mit Martha so gut aufgehoben gefühlt hast und ihre empathische Art sowie ihre Kompetenz besonders geschätzt hast. Schön, dass auch der Ablauf der Tour für dich so stimmig war. Bei Madeira Adventure Kingdom steht eure Zufriedenheit immer an erster Stelle, und wir hoffen, dich bald wieder zu einer weiteren wunderschönen Wanderung auf Madeira begrüßen zu dürfen! 🌿
