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title: Rabaçal - 25 Fonts
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/raba-al-25-fonts/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 45
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.94
reviews: 186
duration_minutes: 270
languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: First levada?
rank_in_category: 2 of 18 (Levada Walks & Hiking)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/raba-al-25-fonts/
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# Rabaçal - 25 Fonts

**Guidekin's take:** Descend from Paúl da Serra into the Rabaçal valley, following two levadas to the Risco waterfall and a spring-fed lagoon before returning through a tunnel. An air-conditioned vehicle is included; the forest tax is extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.94 from 186 reviews at €45 per person for 4h 30m.

**First levada?:** Start with Rabaçal, 25 Fonts for Risco and a lagoon: 4.94 from 186 reviews at €45 per person; moderate fitness required. Trade-off: Forest tax is extra. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #2 of 18 in Levada Walks & Hiking, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Full-day tour with a walk of about 4 hours and 30 minutes, starting the route in the Paúl da Serra, descending to the Rabaçal valley for the first levada, which leads us to the first waterfall, the Risco waterfall
We descended to find the second levada of the 25 springs providing wonderful and unique views over the Rabaçal valley, finding endemic species of fauna and flora along the route until reaching the lagoon of the 25 springs. On the return we passed a tunnel of about 800 meters

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 111 pickup points
- Starts 08:00, 08:30: 2 departures a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €25: ages 5 to 12

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 111 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €45 per person
- Duration: 4h 30m
- Rating: 4.94/5 from 186 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeira Free Spirit walks
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 08:00, 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.94 from 186 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 184 of 186.

- 5 stars: 177 (95%)
- 4 stars: 7 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides and forest scenery; crowds on the paths and at the waterfall are the recurring drawback.

**Praised:**
- Guides explain levada history, plants and wildlife with humour
- Patient pacing, regular pauses and attention to walkers' safety
- Forest scenery, waterfalls and the tunnel are recurring highlights
- Pickup at a different endpoint saves walking back uphill
- Reliable pickups and well organised transfers

**Complaints:**
- Crowded paths and the busy waterfall stop make it harder to enjoy the surroundings
- Some find the walk gentle while others find the steep steps and uneven ground demanding
- Slippery steps and water in the tunnel are recurring problems in wet weather

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-07-05 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04.

## What's included

- Air-conditioned vehicle

## Not included

- IFCN - FOREST TAX

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Wed, Fri
- Departures: 08:00, 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 111

## Good to know

- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Levada Walks & Hiking

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 18** | €45 | 4h 30m | 4.94 (186) | shared |
| [Sunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group](/portugal/madeira/tours/sunrise-guided-hike-pr1-pico-do-areeiro-pico-ruivo-small-group/?format=md) | €100 | 6h | 4.97 (151) | shared |
| [Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours](/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-lunch-levada-walk-6-hours/?format=md) | €385 per group | 6h | 5.0 (72) | private |
| [Levada do Caldeirão Verde Self-Guided Hike in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/levada-do-caldeir-o-verde-self-guided-hike-in-madeira/?format=md) | €42 | 6h | 4.91 (124) | shared |

Ranked #2 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.

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