Guided Hiking and 4x4 Tour to Rabaçal '25 Fountains' Levada and Skywalk in Madeira

Organized by
full day
Everybody welcome
From 4 years-old and up
From€59

Enjoy a 4x4 tour that will take you hiking in Rabaçal and all of its fountains, and explore Madeira from above the clouds on the Cabo Girao skywalk!

Immerse yourself in the natural settings of Madeira Island with this guided hiking and 4x4 tour in Rabaçal and Cabo Girao. Rabaçal is a one-of-a-kind and magnificent location filled with waterfalls and fountains. This adventure will begin with a three-hour walk, including an 800-meter stroll via a volcanic rock tunnel that will lead you to an evergreen forest with beautiful scenery and feelings.

On this hike around Rabaçal, you will be able to see stunning waterfalls cut in old valleys, natural springs with crystalline water, and endemic Laurissilva Forest species.

Following this fantastic walk, you will have a break in your 4x4 and hiking tour around Madeira, to have lunch (meal not included) in a typical Madeiran restaurant at Paúl da Serra, the island's largest plateau at nearly 1500 meters high, with breathtaking views.

Later, you descend to the South Coast in a superb Off Road 4x4 Open Roof automobile. There, you will be able to view and smell the introduced eucalyptus forest. Continue your hiking and 4x4 tour around Madeira by going down the coast to Cabo Girao, which is noted for its suspended glass floor perspective with a breathtaking panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, Câmara de Lobos, and Funchal (2 € per person, not included).

Don't miss out and book your guided hiking and 4x4 tour to Rabaçal and Cabo Girao, in Madeira, today! It's an experience you will never forget.

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From€59

Practical information

Take the opportunity to go on a 3-hour hike through a volcanic tunnel, a gorgeous forest, and towards the famous 25 waterfalls of Rabaçal, not to mention a 4x4 tour that will take you around the Island and up to Cabo Girao's Skywalk on this incredible tour! It's an experience you won't forget.

Course of events

- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your guide

- Safety and activity briefing

- Get on the 4x4 and head to Rabaçal

- Levada walk that will include:

  • A volcanic tunnel
  • Laurissilva Forest
  • Waterfalls

- Lunch break (not included) at a typical Madeiran restaurant in Paúl da Serra

- Off-road expedition towards the south coast of Madeira

- Go to Cabo Girao and its Skywalk, a transparent platform on Europe's highest cliff at 580 meters (not included, 2€ per person)

- Return to the meeting point and end of activity

Activity requirements

Only children above 3 years old are allowed to participate in this tour.

Special terms

Pick-up service is available in Funchal / Funchal´s Port and is free; for any other locations, there's an extra fee. Please contact your guide once your reservation is confirmed to set it up, and keep in mind that you will be picked up between 8:30 and 9 am.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Meeting point:
Calheta - Levada of 25 Fontes and Risk Pick-up in Funchal Central Area on request
Spoken languages:French, Portuguese, Spanish, English
Included
  • Professional Guide
  • Free pick-up and drop-off from Funchal´s central area
  • Insurance
  • Wifi
  • First aid kit
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting point outside central Funchal (at an extra fee)
  • Food or drinks
  • Entrance to Cabo Girao Skywalk
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Walking shoes
  • Rain coat
  • Jacket
  • Sunscreen

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