• Ribeiro Frio - Your tour begins at 9am with pickup from select Funchal hotels, or from another designated meeting point. Be sure to wear sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots. It is also essential to bring a picnic as there is nowhere to purchase food for the duration of the 8-hour walking tour.

Having greeted your guide and travel group, you’ll begin your walk. As you walk along the footpath, marvel at the display of light and shade filtering through the laurel and heather trees. Admire the trout swimming in the levada along side the path, which will likely dash for cover at yout approach. As you get closer to Lamaceiros, prepare for some excellent views of the town of Porto da Cruz and Penha d’Aguia (more commonly known as Eagle Rock) far below.

After a full day of walking and soaking up marvelous views, your tour concludes back at the original departure point at about 5pm.

• 11 Km scenic walk
• Expert local guide
• All-inclusive pricing with taxes and fees
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

• Food and drinks

Put on your athletic footwear and prepare yourself for an 8-hour guided stroll down Madeira island’s most famous ‘levada’ (irrigation channel), stretching from Ribeiro Frio to Portela. Travel in an intimate group of 15 or less, as you enjoy the plant and animal life and take in the extensive vistas towards Porto da Cruz and Penha d’Aguia on your journey.

• Sports shoes with a good grip or hiking boots
• Clients must be prepared for all situations due to changing weather conditions
• If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• It’s mandatory to bring a small picnic to carry with you along the day (you won’t find anywhere else to buy food during the walk)

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.