Zino's Petrel Night Expedition

A night walk to the breeding area of one of the rarest birds in Europe. Ear the amazing calls and see the silhouettes of Zino's Petrel Pterodroma madeira. Reviews...


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Price per person: €50.00 EUR ( 42 GBP | 64.5 USD | 477 SEK )
†Price includes all taxes and fees. No extras are added to the shown price. Payable currency Euros. Children between 4 and 11 years old pay €40.00 EUR.
         

Detailed Description

After a 40 minutes ride to reach Pico do Areeiro, an amazing 30 minutes walk on the highest peaks of Madeira, under the spectacular shining stars with a dark sky as background, will lead us to a place near the breeding area of Zino's Petrels.

After arriving to the place above the nesting fields of this threaten seabird lights must be turned off and a quiet wait follows until the first call is heard. Then it is time for a nice hot tea to warm up while Zino's petrels continue to fly above and call.

The way back seems harder as most of it is climbing the mountain to get to the place were the van is parked. Sometimes it is possible to observe bats flying around the public lamp near the parking area.

Tour days: Any day between April and August
Departure times: 9pm
Typical duration: 4 hours max.

Space: maximum 7
Staff to Guest ratio?: 1:4
Tour Languages: English and Portuguese

Pick up location: Free pick up is available from all Funchal, Cani?o and C?mara 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: To avoid negligent or accidental flash photography, no photographic equipment allowed in the breeding site.

Other Versions: Português

Customers Reviews on this Tour or Experiences for other Tours

“It was a great night trip to see Zino's and I really enjoyed it. Friendly, informed guide and a most memorable night. Highly recommended.”  Tim Boultwood, United Kingdom

“I enjoyed the excursion very much although the Zino's were rather quiet. Lourenço's tea was very enjoyable too :-) All the best...”  Nico Geiregat, Belgium

“Night expedition was superb. The sounds of Zino's Petrels will never be forgotten and to see a few in the moonlight was exceptional.”  Keith Roylance, United Kingdom

“I wanted to thank you properly for the nice guiding trips. Trips like the night trip to Pico de Areeiro on the 9th July for the Zino's Petrels, and on the 10th July the boat trip to the Desertas. Not only the trips but also Catarina was a pretty, sympathic guide and nice companion. If I ever find some girl here, I will marry her (haha.).”  Kris de Rouck, Belgium

“I had a great trip to Madeira seeing 2 new birds- about 8 Zino's Petrels- with 1 really close flying just a few feet away! seen on special night trip up in the mountains (thanks for this!).”  Peter Ransome, United Kingdom

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