Madeira: Private Guided Levada do Rei Walk PR18 Tour with Funchal Pickup
ID: GYG317422-560837
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Experience the unique beauty of Madeira on a spectacular nature trail leading you to the incredible Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a private guide, enjoy the unique landscape of one of the most magnificent levadas on the island.
Following a convenient pickup from your accommodation or at Madeira Airport, depart on your private tour to Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, via the Levada do Rei for one of the most beautiful hiking trails of Madeira.
Starting at São Jorge, a peaceful village located in the north of the island with spectacular views over the mountains and sea, the first part of the trail consists of a mixture of endemic and introduced vegetation after the discovery of the island. You’ll also get various perspectives on the villages in the distance as you walk along the man-made channels created to carry water for irrigation of agricultural fields around the island.
In the second part, the trail penetrates into the interior of the island that stills remains the same since before its discovery more than five centuries ago. On this path you’ll find the natural flora and fauna of Madeira that includes laurel, heather, chaffinch, among many others. Just as you think you’ve reached the end of the levada, keep walking to explore the incredible forest and the exhilarating beauty this unique place has to offer.
Highlights
- Walk along the a beautiful natural green trail in the Laurissilva Forest
- Take in the amazing views of the forest and surrounding landscape
- See local birds, viewpoints, fauna, waterfalls, and tunnels
- Enjoy the intimacy of a private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level to partake in this tour
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The tour ranges in altitude from 538-578 meters
• The tour begins and ends in São Jorge covering a distance of 10 kilometers
• You are responsible for all your clothing for the activities
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Your accommodation in Funchal, Caniço, Camara de Lobos
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
