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Full-day jeep tour from Funchal including two Levada walks

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£52.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours

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Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy a jeep tour of Madeira and discover the nature of the island
Hike on two Levada walks, paths that follow the traditional irrigation canals
Explore the heart of the natural park and observe the endemic vegetation of Madeira

What to expect

Join this combo expedition by combining a jeep tour with a Levada walk. You will experience Madeirais wilderness by jeep and by foot when entering the Laurissilva forest in the heart of Madeira.

Porto da Cruz, where you'll do the first Levada walk, is a rural village where the main activity is agriculture. It's famous for the local table wine, the production of rum, and surfing. You can also find one of the oldest sugar cane refineries here and taste some rum. Continue to Ribeiro Frio where you'll enter the heart of the natural park during a second Levada walk.

Explore the local flora and endemic vegetation of Madeira. Then continue to Pico do Arieiro which is the third-highest peak on the island with an altitude of 1818m. Views from there are spectacular and when the weather allows it, you can even see Porto Santo. At the end of the day, you'll be dropped off at your hotel in Funchal.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Driver guide
4x4 tour

What's not included

Tax to be paid locally in cash (€3 per person from 13 years old)
Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Please be at your chosen pick-up point in Funchal at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for pregnant women, infants, and wheelchair users
People with limited mobility might be able to participate, but it depends on their level of mobility

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

A tax is to be paid locally for the Levadas, in cash (€3 per person from 13 years old)

Know in advance:

During this tour, you'll see Ponta de São Lourenço, Portela, Porto da Cruz (Levada walk), Santana, Ribeiro Frio (Levada walk), Poiso, and Pico Arieiro
This activity is not recommended for children but if you still plan to participate with a child (age 3-10), please indicate the child's age at checkout for the child seat
The excursion may be cancelled due to weather conditions or if the minimum number of participants is not reached. The itinerary may be subject to slight changes
If your hotel is not displayed on the pick-up list, please select the nearest pick-up location to your accommodation

Remember to bring:

A picnic or some money to buy food and drinks during the tour

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.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United Kingdom - December 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Our guide was excellent, full of knowledge and interesting information. We had a fantastic time and saw some amazing sites , thank you !

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Full-day jeep tour from Funchal including two Levada walks

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