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Levada do Rei (PR18) - Through Madeira's Majestic Laurissilva

Funchal, Portugalby Madeira Adventure Kingdom

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

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Overview

"Ribeiro Bonito" (Beautiful River) is the name given to the torrential stream that feeds the Levada do Rei. This enchanting walk along the "King´s Levada" leads through a fairly pristine laurel forest (world heritahe by UNESCO since 1999) penetrating deep into the delightful valley of the Ribeiro Bonito. This amazing hike take place in the north of Madeira Island.

What's included

  • Transportation (Center of Funchal and Caniço)
  • Local guide for English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese
  • Insurance
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Trail fee set by local authorities, applied to visitors accessing official routes to support conservation, maintenance, safety measures, and the sustainable management of Madeira’s natural trails
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water

Itinerary

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    Laurissilva Forest

    4 hours

    You will visit the amazing Laurisilva forest world heritage by UNESCO. Our official guide will tell you everything about our endemic forest.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is included for guests staying at the designated hotels. We advise you to be ready and waiting in the hotel reception area 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Our guides will wait approximately 5 minutes for each guest. Look out for our vans, which can be either white (smaller) or grey (larger). We strive to ensure a smooth and timely start to your adventure, though external delays can occur. If that happens, you will be updated on the day. One day before the activity, we may adjust the pickup time for your convenience.

Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Health and Fitness: This tour envolves a 3h30 hike (approximately) and it requires a moderate level of fitness and is not suitable for individuals with severe health issues or limited mobility.
  • Rain or Shine: This tour is subject to the unpredictable weather conditions typical at high altitudes. We will proceed as long as it's safe to do so. However, due to rapidly changing weather, we may need to cancel or make an alternative hike if conditions become too hazardous. Your safety is our priority.
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  • Cancellation Policy: No refunds are provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of the activity's start time
  • Breakfast: Ensure you have a hearty breakfast before embarking on the activity to keep your energy levels high throughout the hike.
  • It might be possible to buy food and drinks before the hike, but this is not guaranteed. Please bring your own refreshments and do not count on purchasing them along the way
  • Multilingual Guide: Your tour may be led by a guide fluent in multiple languages. While we do our best to provide a guide who speaks your preferred language, this is not always guaranteed. In such cases, the tour will be conducted in English.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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