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- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
This adventure begins with a steep climb to the Largo do Miranda viewpoint, from where, during a brief stop, you can see the entire city of Funchal.
We continue our expedition along a road lined with exotic forest, where acacias and eucalyptus trees predominate. At a certain point in our adventure, we suggest a short walk of about 2 km, along an irrigation canal: the levada of Serra do Faial.
This levada, built at the beginning of the 20th century, was for much of that century the main water supply route for the southeast coast of the island and is today one of the most accessible levadas.
The adventure continues aboard our Land Rover along a winding road that crosses the rural landscape, between the villages of Camacha and Santo da Serra. At a certain point, the mechanical capabilities of the vehicle, as well as the knowledge and experience of your guide, will be put to the test.
Returning we pass through Machico, the place where the Portuguese first set foot some 600 years ago.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hotel Lobby or on the Sidewalk And for Cruises on the Pestana CR7 Hotel Lobby Our estimated times for Pickup: Funchal – 8:45 am to 9:00 am Caniço – 9:15 am to 9:30 am And for all customers coming by Cruise ship, the Meeting Point is at the Pestana CR7 Hotel Lobby. It is an approximately 15 to 20-minute walk from the pier.
Itinerary
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1
Walk along a levada (traditional irrigation channel) for about half an hour.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Explore the rural landscape between Camacha and Santo da Serra. Venture out on a demanding 4x4 route.
Admission ticket free -
2
Admire the panoramic view over the seaside city of Machico.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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