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Rabaçal Valley Walking Tour
Activities

Rabaçal Valley Walking Tour

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 20 reviews
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$53.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Walk along the ‘25 fountains' levada which towers above 25 natural springs
  • Grade 2 moderate level
  • Walk through the Rabaçal valley
  • Visit the Risco waterfall
What to expect

One of the most popular walks in Madeira, the 11 km-long ‘25 fountains' levada walk will lead you through magical landscapes to waterfalls, a small lake and flowing springs. You'll journey from Paul da Serra into the Rabaçal Valley and along the levada to Risco waterfall and the 25 natural springs.

We'll start from the top of the Paul da Serra plateau and descend into the lush green valley below. Your guide will be with you every step of the way, pointing out the flora and fauna that Madeira is well-known for. Once we arrive at the Rabaçal guesthouse, we'll make our way to the Risco waterfall through the valley.

Afterwards, you'll keep following the levada through beautiful countryside all the way to a small lake, where you'll soon see the 25 natural springs trickling down the hills. Enjoy a short break to soak up the atmosphere before returning to the vehicles through a shortcut tunnel that transports water to the south of Madeira.

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What's included
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  • check Walking tour
What to remember
  • This is a walk of moderate difficulty, with a distance of 11 km covered in approximately 4 hours
  • Paths may be slippery/uneven, so you'll need to be sure-footed
  • During this experience, there is a narrow path of about 30 minutes walking time. Guests that do not feel comfortable walking this route can wait for the rest of the group in a shaded area.
  • Max. altitude /min. altitude: 1290m/900m
  • At the end of the walk, you have to traverse an 800m-long tunnel – please bring a mobile or torch
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 20 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Staff

4.1/5

Value for money

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Safety

4.1/5

  • Fredrik

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

    Skulle hämtas kl 09:00 och gick till receptionen 08:45. 09:20 kontaktade jag TUI då jag inte blivit upphämtad. Efter 2 dagar fick jag besked att guide ...

  • Fantastisk fjellvandring

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Litt for mange mennesker på stiene, noe køgåing. Men det kan dere vel ikke gjøre noe med!?

  • Cecilie

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Turen er virkelig smuk og godt beskrevet, vi havde en skøn dag! Men vores guide gad tydeligt ikke at være der. Hun var irriteret på andre turister o ...

  • Hanss

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guiden var kunnig, trevlig och ansvarstagande.

  • Joha

    From Sweden - March 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Lång upphämtning, över en timma. Guiden pratade helst Tyska och mycke mindre engelska. Finns inga toaletter att tillgå. Fin natur med mycket trappor.

  • Adam

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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