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Levada do Rei (PR18 – Santana) HT

Description

Hiking Transfers – Comfortable Transportation Guaranteed

Starting at the water treatment station in São Jorge, municipality of Santana, the Levada do Rei (PR18) invites you on a trail immersed in the freshness of the Laurissilva forest. The path winds along the northern slopes of Madeira, leading you through green corridors, natural bridges, and lush vegetation tunnels where the sound of birds blends with the flowing levada water.

Every curve reveals a new scene — small streams cross the trail, endemic birds animate the forest, and natural viewpoints open up towards the ocean and the verdant hillsides.

At the end, you’ll reach Ribeiro Bonito, one of the island’s most authentic and preserved valleys, wrapped in luxuriant vegetation and crossed by crystal-clear streams.

More than just a hike, it is a contemplative experience: the Laurissilva forest, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reveals its most dense and pristine side here.

Not Suitable for Children under 12 years old

Prices

Adults (+12yo)

€28.00

Pay only a deposit and the rest before departure

Highlights

Ribeiro Bonito: a magical valley surrounded by primary forest and clear waters.

Authentic Laurissilva: centenary trees, ferns, mosses, and endemic plants.

Views over São Jorge: natural “windows” along the levada towards the sea and hillsides.

What you will do

Our service ensures round-trip transportation with hotel pick-up and drop-off, so you can focus on what really matters: living the unique experience of the Levada do Rei.
Our service includes comfortable roundtrip transport from select areas (Funchal (anywhere), Caniço, Santa Cruz (City Center) and Machico (City Center). For different locations please contact us before booking.
Pick up Location: Choose the nearest option to your Hotel, then we will confirm the exact location with you by WhatsApp
Pickup Time shown online is for reference only, and may vary by season but we wil confirm the exact pick up time by WhatsApp. Make sure your contact details are up-to-date.
It is a Self-Guide Walk but we´ll provide all the instructions you need
Government Fee – IFCN (Forest Department) – you can pay on the official website ( Not Included )
Small groups, maximum of 8 guests – Shared transfer
Not recommended for people with vertigo or fear of heights.
Not suitable for guests with back, knee, or joint problems.
Not Suitable for Children under 12 years old