Rabaçal / 25 Fonts
Overview
The use of a walking stick, proper footwear and water is recommended.
Inclusions
- Certified Guide
- Entry/Admission - 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco
What to expect
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Stop At: 25 Fontes and Cascada da Risco, Rabacal, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
It is one of the most emblematic and most visited pedestrian walks on the island of Madeira. An authentic gift for our senses. Along the trail enjoy centurial laurel and heather beyond its unforgettable waterfalls and fountains, 25 in all respects living up to its name.
The use of a walking stick, proper footwear and water is recommended.
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Uma caminhada excelente! Um percurso cheio de paisagens deslumbrantes. As serras pintadas com verdes e tonalidades fantásticas. Aconselho vivamente!
Uma caminhada excelente! Um percurso cheio de paisagens deslumbrantes. As serras pintadas com verdes e tonalidades fantásticas. Aconselho vivamente!Having done this walk a few years ago I decided to do it again...unfortunately the day that I chose to do it turned out to be rather wet....however it did not retract from the beauty of the walk starting in the eucalyptus trees...the smell amazing...before walking through a long tunnel, approx 80...
Having done this walk a few years ago I decided to do it again...unfortunately the day that I chose to do it turned out to be rather wet....however it did not retract from the beauty of the walk starting in the eucalyptus trees...the smell amazing...before walking through a long tunnel, approx 800m, where torches were provided but I would take your own. The guide was very knowledgeable and the driver excellent. The path to the 25 fontes requires some climbing of steps although not a problem for someone with average mobility/fitness. After lunch stop at the falls (not supplied..take your own) we retraced our path back to the minibus. The guide said we would have gone a different way which looked to involve another climb but was maybe too slippery with the rain. 10/10 despite getting a proper soaking..... but that can be Madeira weather....be prepared. It was all rounded off with a visit to a cafe to try some Poncha.....The bus ride to the our destination was almost as beautiful as the scenic walk itself: lovely ocean views! The levada walk was quite easy, graced with many varieties of flowers and plants. The falls themselves were not the high point of this trip, being far too crowded to enjoy the peace that suc...
The bus ride to the our destination was almost as beautiful as the scenic walk itself: lovely ocean views! The levada walk was quite easy, graced with many varieties of flowers and plants. The falls themselves were not the high point of this trip, being far too crowded to enjoy the peace that such a sight would bring if not packed with so many people. Yet, the walk back through the half mile tunnel ending in stunning views of the flower covered mountains was definitely the best. Our guide was excellent, so well informed and just delightful. Highly recommend.This is was my favourite tour of all on my holiday. Jonny was an absolute legend and gave us so much interesting information on local plants and wildlife. I felt safe and the driver knew what he was doing. The views on the trip were unbelievable and so much time to take it all in. I was told it w...
This is was my favourite tour of all on my holiday. Jonny was an absolute legend and gave us so much interesting information on local plants and wildlife. I felt safe and the driver knew what he was doing. The views on the trip were unbelievable and so much time to take it all in. I was told it would be busy full of tourists but I thought it was reasonable and had plenty of space. I’m very happy and would recommend this. I was happy to have Johnny he was a cool guy and felt very human. I loved how passionate he was about keeping in harmony with nature. Much respect and love thanks for making it a great dayLovely walk in calm verdant deciduous rainforest, although all the steps may be tough if you have a slightly dodgy knee (despite 'moderate' rating), after 3 hours of 4+ hour walk I was struggling a bit. Guide (Ali, although that was short for something else I can't recall or pronounce) spoke good...
Lovely walk in calm verdant deciduous rainforest, although all the steps may be tough if you have a slightly dodgy knee (despite 'moderate' rating), after 3 hours of 4+ hour walk I was struggling a bit. Guide (Ali, although that was short for something else I can't recall or pronounce) spoke good English and French, gave interesting information about history of levadas, plants/animals etc. Walk slighly misty the whole time but temperature was perfect, I wore long light trousers, T shirt and jumper plus waterproof which was ideal, if I was going again I'd probably take a torch for the tunnel and an extra rain poncho just in case. Only reason not 5 stars, trail pretty busy and 25 Fountains heaving so difficult to get nice photos, and that was on a day with no cruise ships in port. Slight problem with pickup but quickly sorted so I didn't miss the tour, drive and cafe stops on way up/down very pleasant. Happy to recommend.Great tour but go prepared. We thought we had prepared pretty well, wearing our best hiking boots, took t-shirt for heat and jackets for rain. Little did we know that really wouldn't cut it on top of the mountain when the clouds come down! After an hour, we and the entire group hiking gear or not...
Great tour but go prepared. We thought we had prepared pretty well, wearing our best hiking boots, took t-shirt for heat and jackets for rain. Little did we know that really wouldn't cut it on top of the mountain when the clouds come down! After an hour, we and the entire group hiking gear or not were literally soaked to the bone, wet and miserable! No place to shelter, or eat anything but soppy stuff even the inside of my bag was saturated through. We walked for roughly 4 hours, saw the most beautiful things, crossed through the mountain in a long tunnel, and stared in awe at waterfalls while accompanied by an experienced, friendly, and funny guide. An experience I would not have liked to have missed but next time rain capes, trousers, and waterproof lunchboxes will not be forgotten!