Fanal Assobiadores Walk
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Fanal Assobiadores Walk

4.5/5
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28 reviews
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£40.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Guided tour
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Why you’ll love this…
  • Moderate 4.5-hour guided trek
  • Walk along the Paul da Serra plateau to Fanal
  • Explore ancient laurissilva forest
  • Views over Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira
What to expect

This four-and-a-half hour moderate walking tour takes you to some of Madeira's lushest corners. You'll follow a trail through the UNESCO-protected laurissilva forest from the Paul da Serra plateau to Fanal, covering 11.5km of jaw-dropping landscape.

Firstly you'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the start point for the hike on the Paul da Serra plateau and set off with your guide to explore some of the most poetic parts of Madeira. Some of the trail is covered by a laurissilva forest, classified as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.

Along the way there are several viewpoints that reveal a series of dreamy landscapes, with highlights including views over the valley of Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira. The walk ends in the area of Fanal, home to an ancient forest, after some climbs and descents where you'll fully appreciate the total serenity of the area.

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What's included
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  • check Walking tour
What to remember
  • Food and drink not included – bring a packed lunch
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunblock and a hat
  • Moderate walk with a duration of +/- 4.5 hours and walking distance of 11.5km
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5 /5

Based on 28 reviews from verified customers

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  • C

    Christina

    Verified booking

    5
    26 October 2025

    Travelled with family

    Alles hat super geklappt, wir hatten eine sehr schöne Wanderung und haben auch viel interessantes erfahren über den Wald.

  • T

    Tom

    Verified booking

    4.2
    1 March 2025

    Solo traveller

    Für das Wetter kann TUI nichts.

  • M

    Martin K.

    Verified booking

    5
    29 December 2024

    Solo traveller

    Guide Marita hat uns gut durch eine tolle abwechslungsreichen und interessante Tour geführt, sehr empfehlenswert und beeindruckend, viele viele tolle Eindrücke, Danke für ihr Dazutun, werde ich wieder wandern diese Wandertour!!!

  • D

    D + W

    Verified booking

    4.2
    28 October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Es war eine super schöne Wanderung, es hat allerdings die ganze Zeit geregnet, der Boden war rutschig, und wir liefen teilweise durch kleine Bäche. Aber dafür kann ja niemand was. Man muss unbedingt wasserfeste Kleidung und Wanderschuhe anhaben. Der Lorbeerwald ist ein einmaliges Erlebnis. Eine kleine Anmerkung: Ab und zu ein kleiner Fotostop wäre gut.

  • S

    Skipper

    Verified booking

    4.6
    14 September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Aus einer auf deutsch gebuchten Tour wurde eine internationale Tour, das war anstrengend im verstehen Wahrscheinlich auch für den Guide der nicht so gut auf deutsch war. Aber das hat er gut gemeistert

  • D

    Dagmar K.-B.

    Verified booking

    5
    9 September 2024

    Travelled with family

    Eine wunderbare Wanderung durch den mystischen Lorbeerwald. Durch den Nebel ist es dort auch an heißen Tagen kühler und angenehm zu wandern. Allerdings sollte man eine gewisse Grundfitness mitbringen.

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