Madeira: Ribeiro Frio to Portela 4-Hour Guided Walk Standard Option
ID: GYG34333-42138
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the Laurisilva Forest of Madeira on this 4-hour guided walk from Ribeiro Frio to Portela. Explore the natural vegetation and admire the fantastic views over the gorges and valleys as you walk along Madeira’s levadas (aqueducts).
Every Friday you can enjoy this 4-hour walk from Ribeiro Frio to Portela. It is a well-known levada (aqueduct) walk, and due to its location it is very popular for walkers. After a short visit to Madeira’s trout farm and knitting stalls, you enter the Laurisilva Forest of Madeira which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, covering 149.5 square kilometers of Madeira.
During the walk you see all the laurisilva vegetation with beautiful views into the valley located on the north side of Madeira (Porto da Cruz). If you look into the levada you might even see some trout. The walk ends at Portela, where you can relax after the long walk and admire the wonderful views over Porto da Cruz and Faial villages.
Highlights
- Enjoy walking in the Laurisilva Forest of Madeira
- Admire the spectacular views over Porto da Cruz and Faial villages
- Walk along the levadas in Madeira on this quiet walking trail
- Look out for trout swimming in the levadas
- Explore the laurisilva vegetation
- Visit Madeira’s trout farm and knitting stalls
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Difficulty degree: Moderate
Distance: 10 kilometers
Please note:
Be sure to confirm the pick-up time with the tour operator.
Wear suitable clothes and shoes.
Bring some food and water with you.
Always follow the tour guide's instructions.
No refund can be given for cancellations made within 24 hours of departure of excursion.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up at hotels in Funchal City, the Caniço area, or Calheta
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
