Zino's Petrel Night Expedition
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
Duration: 4 hours max.
Departure times: 9pm
Price per person: €60.00 EUR ( 40.8 GBP | 82.2 USD | 446.4 DKK | 562.2 SEK )
*Payable currency Euros. Children between 4 and 12 years old pay ½ price.
Nature Guide Spoken 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
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