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Transfer Self-Guided Hike 25 Fontes & Risco Levada

8 hours

Moderate

Enjoy a Self Guided Hike in the forest Laurissilva and discover the famous waterfalls hike

The 25 Fontes Levada is one of the most popular in Madeira Island. It's name lives up to the number of fountains or little waterfalls that’s possible to count once you arrive there. 

Starting in Rabaçal and going to the 25 Fontes, the path reveals many landscapes and wonderful sensations. Along the way it’s possible to admire a wide variety of endemic species of the flora and fauna of the region.  The host will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation, giving you essential hike information, along some other tips of the Island.

Hike Information:
- Distance: 10 kilometers
- Duration: 5.00 hours
- Max./Min. Altitude: 1000 m / 1300 m


The day before the hike, you will receive (via email or WhatsApp) the exact pickup time and a weather forecast, in order for you to be as prepared as you can be.
*The schedules presented may suffer alterations in case of delay in traffic, bad weather conditions or even delay by the guests.

* Pick up Places : Most locations in Funchal

What's included?
  • Bus fare

Hike instructions

Digital Map

Air-conditioned vehicle

Pick up areas: Centre of funchal, Centre of Camara de Lobos, Centre of Ribeira Brava, Centre of Ponta do Sol, Centre of Calheta

Exclusions
  • Food & drinks
  • WiFi
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Guide (Its a Self-Guided Hike)
  • 3€ Forest Fee Ticket - IFCN (Forest Department) - Bookable via the official website or paid on the moment of the hike - https://ifcn.madeira.gov.pt/pt/atividades-de-natureza/percursos-pedestres-recomendados/percursos-pedestres-recomendados.html
  • Water and Food
  • Pick ups/Drop off service in:  Santa Cruz, Machico, Sao Vicente, Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Estreito Calheta, Ponta do Pargo,
Please note
    • Weather conditions are very unpredictable in this part of the island. Please be prepared with appropriate hiking clothes and shoes.
    • This activity is quite demanding and requires a medium level of fitness.
    • You can swim in the lagoon 
    • INCLUDED: Pick-up and Drop-of at your accommodation - central areas only of Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava, Câmara de Lobos and Funchal)
    What to bring

      Rain Cover or Rain coat

      Hat and Gloves (autumn/winter)

      Non slippery shoes or hiking boots

      Snacks and Water

      Change or coins (for wc) 0.5 EUR

      Ticket for entrance (or buy on the moment of arrival) - 3 EUR

      Fully charged phone

      WI-FI


      Contact us any time