Laurissilva Forest Walk

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 3 more

This trail begins at Ribeiro Frio in the municipality of Santana and follows the pathway accompanying the levada of Serra do Faial at an elevation of 860 metres up to the station where the waters divide, descending from there to the area of Lamaceiros and terminating at the Portela belvedere in the municipality of Machico.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Drinks
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will meet you directly at the hotel reception, were possible. If your accommodation is not a hotel—such as a villa or apartment , please wait outside by the main entrance. If your hotel is not on the list, please specify so pickup can be organized. Please note: Please check your email / whattsapp the day before for more precise pickup times, and locations. Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos & Canico areas are included in the price. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.

What to expect

The Ribeiro Frio to Portela Levada Walk - is a moderate walk along one of the most beautiful and known levadas of Madeira surround by Laurissilva Forest. With its magnificent display of greens. Starting at Ribeiro Frio where the trout farm is located. We travel through the indigenous forest of Madeira on the way to Portela .Where the only sound that you hear are the vast bird life. Now and then you will see trout swimming in the cold water of the levada do Ribeiro Frio. Getting at the same time the magnificent view over Porto da Cruz and Penha d’Aguia, making it a fulfilling view of this fantastic walk.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Walking Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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