Hidden Corners: Levada Walk from Funchal
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Walk along a Madeiran levada (irrigation canal) through the valleys of São Jorge on this 8-hour, 13Km guided walking tour from Funchal. In a small group of no more than 15 discover some of the lushest and most peaceful places on Madeira and learn about the traditional healing properties of the area's flora.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- 10 Km Walk
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Nature fees must be paid on the day of the walk to Lido Tours. In case of cancellation, this fee is non-refundable according to the conditions of the regional government.
Itinerary
Your day begins with a 9am pickup from selected hotels in Funchal. Be sure to be wearing sports shoes with a good grip, or hiking boots, and to bring a packed lunch as there is nowhere to purchase food along the route. This walk takes you through the beautiful valleys of São Jorge, to some of the lushest places to be found on the island. While walking through Madeira's rain forest, you can see the profusion of herbs and medicinal plants that abound in these valleys while learn about the healing properties of these ancient remedies. There is also an opportunity to walk through or behind a teeming waterfall to one of the most peaceful spots on the 8-hour tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Lido Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots
- Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions.
How it compares in Portugal, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 212 day trips we list in Portugal, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 61 of 212.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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