1 day

By walk

About this activity

Meet your guide in Funchal at your chosen accomodation or pre-arranged meeting point and get to know your knowledgeable guide.

Enjoy a short drive to Santana (about 45 minutes) and reach the starting point of your walk.

The start of the levada at Queimadas with a traditional thatched roof sets the setting from a walk which allows for contact with the verdant Laurisilva forest. The Laurisilva of Madeira or laurel forest is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type and you will walk through the historical 'vereda' (local paths) and 'levada'.

Discover a densely wooded landscape that captures the imagination and marvel at views over the island’s North coast, as you wind your way into the remote heart of Madeira.

After the walk, you driver and guide will bring you back to your chosen accommodation or original departure point.

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Included

Certified driver and experienced mountain guide.
Transfer to and from walk.
Insurance according to Portuguese legislation
Entry/Admission - Laurissilva Forest
Entry/Admission - Levada Caldeirao Verde

Not included

Drinks
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

Features

Tourism

70%

Cultural

50%

Original

35%

Adrenaline

35%

Reviews

5.0

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Jennifer C

5 | 2019-03-18

This 13km walk was just one “green” experience after another. From the laurels to the cedars to the mosses lining the rocks dripping water into the Levadas, this trip was absolutely beautiful. One could almost be lulled into forgetting that the side of the path opposite the Levadas plunged straight down for hundreds of meters! The Caldeirão itself was surreal and despite the large number of people on the trail, few seemed to trudge those last steps to the end. It felt very special to be there. Our guide was Gloria and she was terrific.

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Chris C

5 | 2018-03-28

Lovely walk.

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Caldeirão Verde Levadas Walk in Madeira

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