A qualified guide is included; moderate fitness and shoes with good grip are needed, and nature fees are payable on the day. 4.72 from 167 reviews at €48 per person for 8h.
In our comparison: #16 of 18 in Levada Walks & Hiking, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €48 per adult.
Children from €24 (ages 5 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 154 of 167
Star breakdown of all 167 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' local knowledge and forest scenery; crowds on narrow paths and at waterfalls are the main caveat.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 May 2022 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Your tour begins with hotel pickup at 9am. Descending from the plateau of Paul da Serra, you'll arrive at the Rabaçal guesthouse and from there we walk to the Risco waterfall. You'll then continue downwards towards the Levada das 25 Fontes until you reach a small lake. This lake is located at the bottom of a cliff from where 25 natural springs cascade into the small lake. Return through a different path passing through a tunnel that carries water to the south side of the island. Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots. Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
5hThe Valley of Rabaçal is one mother nature's greatest masterpieces. Descending from the plateau of Paul da Serra, we arrive at the Rabaçal guesthouse and from there we walk to the Risco waterfall.
We then continue downwards towards the levada das 25 Fontes until reaching a small lake. This lake is located at the bottom of a cliff from where 25 natural springs cascade into the small lake.
We shall return through a different path passing through a tunnel that carries water to the south side of the island.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #16 of 18 | €48 | 8h | 4.72 (167) | shared |
| Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group | €100 | 6h | 4.97 (151) | shared |
| Rabaçal - 25 Fonts | €45 | 4h 30m | 4.94 (186) | shared |
| Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours | €385 per group | 6h | 5.0 (72) | private |
Ranked #16 of 18 in Levada Walks & Hiking by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €100, median €48; typical length 6h. 2 of 18 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 18 Levada Walks & Hiking