25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Laurissilva Forest
Our official guide will tell you everything about our endemic Laurisilva forest.
Options
Levada Rabaçal and 25 Fountains Walking Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local professional guide
Transportation (Center of Funchal and Caniço)
Insurance
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Trail fee set by local authorities, applied to visitors accessing official routes to support conservation, maintenance, safety measures, and the sustainable management of Madeira’s natural trails
Snacks
Bottled water
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
198 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The trip to the 25 waterfalls
Helle A,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super nice guided tour where there was room to be in one with nature without long talks and stops from the side of the guide.
Mistrust of Sunday sportsmen
776tiffa,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This 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...
Karen H,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent 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.
Good way to spend a few hours in nature
educhsherer,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Decent 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.
A fantastic way to appreciate this unique island.
V5836XVkerryc,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What 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.
Very nice hike, very...
Maria A,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very 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
Super hike
Andreas H,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Martha was a...
DrHarald G,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Martha was an excellent driver, very emphatic, very competent. The course was very coordinated.
A lovely hike with many...
Emma W,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely hike with many steps -mainly down, but a few up. Daria was clear with instructions and navigated us well and provided great instruction for what would be ahead. Well organised! The bus driver, Carlos, was pleasant and efficient!
Amazing
Rangikalw,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day and would like to thank Daria our tour guide . She was excellent and never rushed us as we were with our autistic son. And a big thank you to the lovely driver Calos for taking us on the tour and specially for bringing back my son’s power bank and charger that he had left in the bus . He was very happy to have it . Thank you to Madeira adventure kingdom for an excellent service
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