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.

The walk was very beautiful and the guide and driver were friendly and knowledgeable. Pick up was on time, and took us there as quickly as possible. The only thing that could have improved it would have been to have two guides, so that when someone tripped and injured themselves, we didn't have to wait for ages for them to be taken to a pick up point. Also, the very end seemed a bit rushed, so we didn't spend as much time in the final Fanal as we could have because of this.

Als Abschluss unseres 1 wöchigen Aufenthalts in Funchal , haben wir uns mit der Tour Fanal Assobiadores Wanderung entlang des Wanderweges PR13 bewegt. Es ging los von der Hochebene Paúl da Serra zum UNESCO geschützten uralten Lorbeerwald. Die Strecke ist größtenteils beschattet und bietet Möglichkeiten zum Rasten. Verpflegung selber mitbringen. Etwas Fitness ist von Vorteil. freundlichen und motivierenden Art unserer einheimischen Führerin Magarethe. Keine Levadas dafür nicht überlaufen.

Super schöne Wanderung - anstrengend für Ungeübte, da viele natürliche Stufen, aber machbar. Tiago unser Guide ist sehr empathisch mit den unterschiedlichen Fitnessleveln umgegangen. Wunderschöne Natur - sehr zu empfehlen !

De excursie met transfer is een soort berg-boswandeling van 11,5 km. De wandeling gaat door de bossen, waarbij je een hoop mooie natuur ziet, zowel planten/bomen als mooie uitzichtpunten. De gids vertelt onderweg van alles over de planten, dieren en kruiden die er groeien. Je loopt regelmatig trapjes op en af, waardoor het niet geschikt is voor mensen die slecht ter been zijn of een slechte conditie hebben. In de bergen kan het nat/koel zijn, dus regenjas en goede schoenen met grove zolen mee!

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

Important to know

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
The local acess fee is included in the price
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Subject to weather conditions
Bring suitable footwear
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
Bring money for extras or gratuities
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 72-hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide – English, German and French
Walking tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL

What people say about this experience

4.4/5

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CB
Travelled as a couple
7 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
The walk was very beautiful and the guide and driver were friendly and knowledgeable. Pick up was on time, and took us there as quickly as possible. The only thing that could have improved it would have been to have two guides, so that when someone tripped and injured themselves, we didn't have to wait for ages for them to be taken to a pick up point. Also, the very end seemed a bit rushed, so we didn't spend as much time in the final Fanal as we could have because of this.
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Thomas
Travelled as a couple
31 May 2026
4.2
Germany
Als Abschluss unseres 1 wöchigen Aufenthalts in Funchal , haben wir uns mit der Tour Fanal Assobiadores Wanderung entlang des Wanderweges PR13 bewegt. Es ging los von der Hochebene Paúl da Serra zum UNESCO geschützten uralten Lorbeerwald. Die Strecke ist größtenteils beschattet und bietet Möglichkeiten zum Rasten. Verpflegung selber mitbringen. Etwas Fitness ist von Vorteil. freundlichen und motivierenden Art unserer einheimischen Führerin Magarethe. Keine Levadas dafür nicht überlaufen.
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Silke
Solo traveller
3 May 2026
5
Germany
Super schöne Wanderung - anstrengend für Ungeübte, da viele natürliche Stufen, aber machbar. Tiago unser Guide ist sehr empathisch mit den unterschiedlichen Fitnessleveln umgegangen. Wunderschöne Natur - sehr zu empfehlen !
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Incubus
Solo traveller
15 March 2026
4.6
Germany
C
Chrissy
Travelled as a couple
7 February 2026
5
United Kingdom
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Steef
Solo traveller
12 December 2025
5
Netherlands
De excursie met transfer is een soort berg-boswandeling van 11,5 km. De wandeling gaat door de bossen, waarbij je een hoop mooie natuur ziet, zowel planten/bomen als mooie uitzichtpunten. De gids vertelt onderweg van alles over de planten, dieren en kruiden die er groeien. Je loopt regelmatig trapjes op en af, waardoor het niet geschikt is voor mensen die slecht ter been zijn of een slechte conditie hebben. In de bergen kan het nat/koel zijn, dus regenjas en goede schoenen met grove zolen mee!