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A waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery. 1
A bird perched on a moss-covered rock. 2
A stone sign with 'CASAS DO RABALCAL RISCO' inscribed, surrounded by a forested area with a dirt path. 3
Three hikers walking along a narrow water channel surrounded by greenery and rocks. 4
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by lush greenery. 5
By MTS Globe

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $96 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Trek through dramatic landscapes and stunning waterfalls
    • Learn the levada's history from an expert guide
    • Colourful countryside & unspoiled Rabaçal Valley beauty
    • Tranquil subtropical forests, mountainside & remote villages
    • Admire beautiful volcanic rock formations along the trail

Activity location

  • Levada Rabaçal
    • Madeira
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Funchal City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Madeira
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Pickup Funchal, Caniço, and Ribeira Brava Hotels

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup Funchal, Caniço, Ribeira Brava

Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
CA $96.43 x 1 AdultCA $96.43
Total
Price is CA $96.43
Until Mon, Sep 7

Pickup Estreito & Ponta do Sol Hotels

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup Estreito & Ponta do Sol Hotels

Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
CA $107.67 x 1 AdultCA $107.67
Total
Price is CA $107.67
Until Mon, Sep 7

Pickup Calheta hotels Hotels

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup Calheta hotels Hotels

Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
CA $118.92 x 1 AdultCA $118.92
Total
Price is CA $118.92
Until Mon, Sep 7

Pickup Machico & Santa Cruz Hotels

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup Machico & Santa Cruz Hotels

Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
CA $118.92 x 1 AdultCA $118.92
Total
Price is CA $118.92
Until Mon, Sep 7

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour of the levadas
  • Inclusions
    Return transport to and from your Machico, Santa Cruz, Caniço, and Funchal hotels

Know before you book

    • Children 5 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
    • If you have back and joint problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
    • You must be able to climb and descend stairs as well as walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
    • If you fear heights, you should not take part in this activity.
    • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Funchal hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.

What you can expect

  • Explore the stunning Rabaçal Valley, where waterfalls, lakes, and tunnels create the perfect walking trail along the island's impressive levadas (aqueducts). Follow your expert guide through the lush laurisilva (laurel forest), taking in the breathtaking views and hidden treasures of this subtropical paradise.

    The Rabaçal Valley offers incredible views, ideal for capturing the island's natural beauty. As you stroll along the levada, the magnificent 330-foot (100-m) Risco waterfall appears, formed by streams converging higher up the mountainside.

    Continue your walk to the 25 Fontes Falls, where you’ll learn about the 19th-century construction of the levadas and how they still carry water to the southern part of the island. Explore tunnels along the way and marvel at the engineering that has shaped Madeira’s landscape.

Location

Activity location

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    Levada Rabaçal
    • Madeira
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Funchal City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Madeira
    • Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Machico City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Machico, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Santa Cruz City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portugal
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    Caniço City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Caniço, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ribeira Brava City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Madeira
    • 9350, Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Estreito City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Câmara de Lobos
    • 9325, Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ponta do Sol City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Ponta do Sol
    • 9360, Ponta do Sol, Madeira, Portugal
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Calheta City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Madeira
    • 9370, Estreito da Calheta, Madeira, Portugal