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Mini -Combo East Challenge (Jeep & Levada Walk)- Shared Tour

5.08 reviews

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 4 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Insurance (Required by Portuguese law)
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel or Accommodation pickup and drop-off

What's not

  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. Walk along a levada (traditional irrigation channel) for about half an hour.

    30 min

  2. Explore the rural landscape between Camacha and Santo da Serra. Venture out on a demanding 4x4 route.

    Passes by

  3. Admire the panoramic view over the seaside city of Machico.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 99 travellers
Operated by
Madeira Mountain Expeditions
  • 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

How it compares in Funchal

  • Its from-price is 32% below the median of the 655 experiences we list in Funchal.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 293 of 655.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Funchal

Funchal is the capital of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, set on steep green hills with flower-filled gardens and a seafront old town.

Funchal spreads up a steep hillside above a natural harbour on Madeira's south coast. The old town, the Zona Velha, has narrow lanes with painted doors and small restaurants, and the cathedral dates from around 1500. The Mercado dos Lavradores sells tropical fruit, fish and flowers in a hall decorated with blue tiles. A cable car climbs from the harbourfront to Monte, high above.

Top-ranked sights in Funchal: Sé Cathedral of Funchal, Church of Our Lady of Monte (Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Monte), Madeira Botanical Gardens.

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