PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal
Overview
Permit arrangements - we are partnered with Simplifica and have a certified company status/protocol - must be requested by all guests*
Regarding the concept: its for SELF-GUIDED hikers, that enjoy walking and discovering at their own pace with total freedom, providing you with enough time to walk both the hikes (25 Fountains & Risco levadas).
RNAVT 9947
What's Included
- Map and hike explanation
- Assistence with permit arrangements - not included in the price
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Hiking Tax - Simplifica website
- WC 1 EUR
- Guide
Meeting and Pickup
INCLUDED: Pick-up and Drop-of at your accommodation (CENTRAL AREAS Ponta do Sol, Ribeira Brava, Caniço and Funchal)
What To Expect
Permit arrangements - we are partnered with Simplifica and have a certified company status/protocol - must be requested by all guests*
Experience a different perspective on hiking: at your own rythym. With pick up and drop at your accommodation*, enjoy a Self Guided hike and visit the one of the most famous walk in Madeira: 25 Fontes and Risco Levada. Our schedules allow you to "skip the line" and have the path almost to yourself, during the first hours.
The guests are picked up at their accommodation to join a shared transfer (up to 8 guests), in direction to Rabacal area (start).
The hosts provide hike instructions and map explanation, with schedules. You will have 5 hours to do both paths "25 Fontes" and "Risco", ending at the cafe - Casa do Rabaçal. The pick up and drop of locations are the same (parking lot).
Hike Information:
- Duration: 5 hours
- Extension: 10 km
- Starting/Ending Point: Parking Lot 25 Fontes
- Max Elevation: 1300 m
- Min Elevation: 1000 m
Transfer Information:
- Capacity: 8 people
- From the city to Rabaçal: average 1.5 hour
- From Rabaçal to the city: average 1.5 hour
- *Pick up/Drop off limits: Funchal, central area of Camara de Lobos and Caniço areas
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Kids under 12
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour 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.
- Map and hike explanation.
- Assistence with permit arrangements - not included in the price.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Hiking Tax - Simplifica website.
- WC 1 EUR.
- Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Kids under 12
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PR6 & PR6.1 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided Hiking Rabaçal will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Map and hike explanation
- Assistence with permit arrangements - not included in the price
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Hiking Tax - Simplifica website
- WC 1 EUR
- Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Kids under 12
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
