Activities

Guided trekking along the Levada do Fanal and Assobiadores

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£37.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours

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Guided tour

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Do this because

Take a guided walk along the Levada do Fanal and Assobiadores
Watch birds and admire ancient trees in the Laurissilva forest
Marvel at the Valleys of Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira

What to expect

The trekking starts on the Paul da Serra plateau, the most extensive one in Madeira, and ends at Fanal, offering you the chance to observe the exuberant Laurissilva vegetation.

The walk along this levada has moderate difficulty and a total length of 11.5 km. You will discover how the levadas are used to bring water from the northern side of Madeira to the South. You will also admire the UNESCO-protected site of Laurissilva forest, with its ancient trees and a variety of birds.

During the walk, you will also enjoy a stunning view of the Valley of Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup service from hotels in Funchal. If your hotel is not displayed in the pickup list, please select the location closest to your accommodation.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

people with reduced mobility
people suffering from vertigo

Know in advance:

the walking time is about 4.5 hours, the walking distance is 11.5 km
it is recommended to wear comfortable footwear
parents will be entirely responsible for children up to 9 years old
please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address upon booking, so you may be informed of any changes of the tour
the excursion may be cancelled due to bad weather conditions or if the tour guide evaluates that the tour cannot happen due to security reasons. If this happens you will be offered an alternative tour for the same day, or, in case you choose not to accept the alternative, you will receive a full refund

Remember to bring:

packed lunch, snacks, and water

Provider

Eco Viagens

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

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