Madeira Laurel Forest Ecotour

Madeira levada (water channel) walk through Laurel Forest with nature interpretation. We don't just walk, we identify trees, flowers, butterflies and birds, beyond admiring beautiful views. Reviews...

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Detailed Description

Two walks with some sightseeing between them... First walk takes about 2 hours and is right in the heart of Madeira's Laurel Forest where one can observe many endemic species of plants, trees and birds. This green path accompanied by a Levada (Madeira irrigation canal) takes you to a view point that will amaze you with its beautiful deep valley where a river cuts it right in the middle with a small portion of blue. The return is by the same path but the landscape seems different and there is always something that you haven't seen before.

A visit to the third highest peak is a must and so the tour includes a ride up there for sightseeing and some rest as well.

Second walk is inside the Ecological Park of Funchal, a protected area with most of the indigenous species of Madeira wildlife. It is a short walk of about half an hour each way that leads you to a peak where, if weather permits, one can admire a fantastic view over Funchal.

Tour days: Monday and Thursday
Departure times: 9am
Typical duration: 5 hours and a half

Space: maximum 6
Staff to Guest ratio^?: 1:6
Tour Languages: English, French and Portuguese

Pick up location: Free pick up is available from all Funchal, Caniço and Câmara de Lobos hotels or similar accommodation. Other locations please contact us.
Return details: Tour concludes at original point of pick up.

Friendly advices: A jacket is always useful for the altitude cold, a hat and a bottle of water
Photography: Allowed.

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