Ribeiro Frio to Portela: Self Guided Hike w/ Transfers
ID: GYG789892-1266001
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the magical Laurissilva Forest via Ribeiro Frio, on a self-guided hike. Enjoy a convenient transfer to the start of the trail and get picked up and driven back at the end
This hiking trail, which follows one of the oldest public 'levadas' of the island, is 11km total (one way) and takes about 5 hours to complete.
Beginning at Ribeiro Frio, PR 10 Levada do Furado allows you to contemplate the various shades of green that make up the natural area of the Laurissilva forest.
Besides the varied flora, consisting predominantly of tree species of the Lauraceae family, it is the Ribeiro Frio valley that dominates the landscape.
At Levada do Furado, hikers can admire the design of the farmlands of Faial, São Roque do Faial and Porto da Cruz, as well as the colossal Penha d'Águia rock formation.
Levada do Furado continues until the water station where waters divide and Levada da Serra do Faial ends.
From there it descends to Portela, in the municipality of Machico. Crossing the forest area of Lamaceiros and passing by the Forestry Station of Lamaceiros, you will find Levada da Portela, passing by many viewpoints.
Highlights
- Laurissilva Forest (Ribeiro Frio area)
- Self Guided Hike at your own pace
- Levado do Furado
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Weather conditions are very unpredictable in this part of the island. Therefore, your reservation could be canceled or postponed in the event of bad weather
This experience involves some strenuous physical activity
Before booking:
1. Location were pick up is NOT INCLUDED: Calheta, Ponta do sol, Madalena, Camara de Lobos, Porto Moniz, São vicente, Santana
2. This is quite a long hike: about 11km (1 way)- moderate
3. Transfers included
4. Self guided hike
5. Pick up details are sent the day before, so the pick up location MUST be updated on the app.
6. It's non-refundable (24 hours prior) for any reason (illness, flight delays, fall asleep, etc).
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
