Fanal Assobiadores - Mountain Walk
By Lido Tours · listed in guided levada walks in Madeira
Fanal is a choice for regular walkers who want a day in the laurel forest. A guide leads the route from Paul da Serra. The walk ends among the trees at Fanal.
Along the way there are views over Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira. Pickup and return transport from selected hotels are included. Food and drinks cost extra. Government fees also cost extra.
Arrange your meeting point before booking. Guests in the Lido area meet at the Monumental Lido office. Check for a pickup message the day before. If bad weather cancels the walk you get another date or a full refund.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 15 people
- Price
- from €48 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.61/5 from 31 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 14 reviews
- Languages
- German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- You need moderate fitness.
- Each booking needs someone aged 12 or over.
- Bring a picnic. There is nowhere to buy food during the walk.
- Wear shoes with grip or hiking boots. Bring clothes for changing weather.
- Ask for pickup from your hotel in Funchal or Caniço. Pickup in Câmara de Lobos is also possible.
- Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
- At least one adult (12+) per booking, up to 15 people per booking.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Walk from Paul da Serra to Fanal, about 5 hours
What the operator writes about each stop
- Vereda do Fanal
A very special foot expedition that is recommended for regular and more experienced walkers! It begins at Madeira's highest plateau, Paul da Serra, and finishes in the Fanal area where there's a very big forest of Tis where you can relax and appreciate this wonderful place. This breathtaking walk is one of the few places in Madeira where you can see the imense Laurissilva vegetation at its best! Along the way you will certainly be able to stop to admire the ancient trees, a good variation of different birds and the stunning views over the valleys of Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- 11 Km Walk
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Paid separately
- Food and drinks
- Government fees
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 115 pickup points listed by the operator.
Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible. Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel. For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido. Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.
In front of the main entrance of Marina Shopping in the city center. Show in Google Maps
Our main Office in the Lido area Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: Thu, at 08:30. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 2 hours ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
The operator's conditions, as written
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots.
- Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
- If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- It's mandatory to arrange a small picnic to carry with you along the day (you won't find anywhere else to buy food during the walk)
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 11
- Adult rate: ages 12 to 99
Ratings by source
4.61/5 from 31 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 14 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.6 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.6 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Lido Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
A very special foot expedition for regular walkers! Starting at Paul da Serra and finishing in Fanal, this full-day breathtaking 7.15 mile (11.5km) walk is one of the few places in Madeira where you can see the Laurissilva vegetation at its best.
Alternatives in the same collection
- Walk with a local€2 dearer · 4 hours shorter · 6 people at most · from €50 per adult
- Madeira Peaks - Mountain Walk16 people at most · from €48 per adult
- Levada da Referta - Castelejo€13 cheaper · 6 hours shorter · 16 people at most · from €35 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Every detail on this page comes from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
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