Guided trekking along the Levada Serra da Água Valley

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$40.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Take part on this 5 km easy walk
Observe the amazing landscapes and wildlife of Serra d' Água Valley
Admire the beautiful view of Madeira's South coast

What to expect

Walk along this 5 km levada, and get the opportunity to admire the scenic landscapes of Serra da Água Valley. The levadas are canals used to bring water from the North to the South of Madeira.

This trekking, that start at Campanário area, will take you to discover the variety of the local flora and fauna, and to admire some of the most famous locations on South coast of the island, such as Encumeada, Ribeira Brava and Campanario.

During the tour you will reach a maximum elevation of 570 m and a minimum one of 510 m.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Funchal, Portugal

Meeting point:

If your hotel is not displayed on the pickup list, please select the pickup nearest to your accommodation. Please be at the pickup point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, and wait for your pickup at least until 10 minutes after the scheduled time, since the transport is subject to traffic conditions.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

Guests that suffer from vertigo, and with reduced mobility

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

If infants until 3 years old require a car seat, a supplement of 3€ will be charged locally
There's a tax to be paid locally, in cash, of 3€ per person of 13 years old onwards. For children until 12 years old, this tax doesn't apply

Know in advance:

The walking time is about 2.5 hours, the walking distance is 5 km
It's recommended to wear comfortable footwear
Foods and drinks are not included, it's recommended to bring a packed lunch, snacks, and water
Parents will be entirely responsible for children 0 to 9 years old
Please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address upon booking, so you may be informed of any changes to the tour
The excursion may be cancelled due to bad weather conditions or if the tour guide evaluates that the tour cannot happen due to security reasons. If this happens an alternative tour for the same day will be offered, or, in case the participant chooses not to accept the alternative, a full refund will be given

Provider

Eco Viagens

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - March 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - February 2024

Great
Overall rated
4/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2023

Great
Overall rated
4/5

It would have been good, if clients would have been advised to bring walking poles. We had ours, but a lady fell over and cut her head, towards the en ...

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Guided trekking along the Levada Serra da Água Valley

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