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Fanal Assobiadores Walk

4.4/5
65 reviews

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.

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Madeira
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:German, English, French, Portuguese
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Guided Tour
Instant confirmation
Smaller Group Size
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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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Based on 65 reviews


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    CB

    Traveled as a couple


    June 7, 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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    Christian

    Traveled with family


    August 21, 2026
    1.4

    Germany

    Viel zu wenig Zeit (15 min. Lockouts, 15 min. Lunch), sehr zügiges Wandern, keine Zeit, die Natur zu genießen, obwohl der Guide uns immer wieder dazu aufgefordert hat. Sehr zügige Fahrt auf der Schnellstraße. Wanderung war nicht +-4,5 h, sondern nur ca. 3 h. Waren um 4 wieder am Hotel.

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    Wandelaar

    Traveled as a couple


    August 17, 2026
    5

    Netherlands

    Mooie wandeling door het Paul da Serraplateau richting Fanals. Door de droogte en warme weer wel pittig. De grond is er roodbruin en stoffig, maar dat mag je als wandelaar niet tegenhouden. De tweede helft van de wandeling leid je door het Laurisilva bos met wat jongere bomen. Als je toekomt in Fanals heb je de oeroude laurierbomen. We hadden geluk en hebben ook de loslopende runderen kunnen aanschouwen. Verder prachtige uitzichten boven het wolkendek...

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    Cora

    Solo traveler


    July 18, 2026
    5

    Germany

    Ich war voll und ganz zufrieden. Der Guide war sehr freundlich, hat stets auf alle Rücksicht genommen und viel erklärt. Seine Sprachkenntnisse in verschiedenen Sprachen sind sehr gut, musste deutsch, englisch und französisch alles erklären. Ich kann die Wanderung uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

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    Thomas

    Traveled as a couple


    May 31, 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 traveler


    May 3, 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 !