Half Day Hiking to Levada do Risco Waterfall

Portugal

4 hours

Outdoor activity

Private tour

Experience description

This half-day accessible hiking tour is a wonderful way to discover Madeira’s natural environment. The tour begins with a pick-up service from your accommodation and a drive in an accessible van to Rabaçal, Calheta, where the trail starts. The trail is set at 1,000 mete...This half-day accessible hiking tour is a wonderful way to discover Madeira’s natural environment. The tour begins with a pick-up service from your accommodation and a drive in an accessible van to Rabaçal, Calheta, where the trail starts. The trail is set at 1,000 meters of altitude and is approximately 1.2 - 1.8 miles (2 - 3 km) long through the Laurissilva forest. The trail finishes at the impressive Levada do Risco waterfall. After this, you can choose to visit either the Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse or Calheta Village with your guide. 

This tour is accessible to people with disabilities and a Joëlette wheelchair is provided for the hike. The guides will be available to assist you and the transportation is wheelchair-accessible. One of the stops has accessible bathroom facilities. 

Accessibility. What to expect?

  • Assistance

    Guides / staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

    Guides / staff members will be available to assist

  • Transportation

    Transportation is wheelchair accessible

    If needed, your wheelchair can be stored safely inside the vehicle

  • Bathrooms

    Accessible bathroom available in only one stop of the activity

  • Places

    Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed

    Few accessibility measures are in place and assistance is needed for the full experience

    There are smooth floors and pathways

  • Equipment

    Adaptive equipment is included and two people assisting are needed

  1. Starting point: You will be picked up from your hotel

    Flexible

    Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

    Flexible

  2. 2

    Levada do Risco

    Flexible

  3. End point: You will be taken back to your hotel

    Flexible

From $143 USD / per person

*Price based on 2 travelers

Reliable accessibility information

Comprehensive planning

Personalized support

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

  • Cleaning measures

    Enhanced cleaning protocol

  • Safety measures

    Local authorities safety protocols followed by all staff members

  • Social distancing measures

    Social distancing measures in place

    What's included

  • Snacks

  • Tour Guide

  • Assistants

  • Adaptive equipment

  • Accessible transportation

    What's not included

  • Meals

  • Insurance

  • Gratuities

Adaptive equipment

Joëlette hiking chair.

Joëlette Hiking Chair

Important information

  • The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.

  • Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.

  • Spoken language(s): English, Spanish, Portuguese.

  • Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.

  • This tour is not recommended for travelers using a power wheelchair.

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