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Guided trekking to Queimadas Levada, Caldeirão Verde and Santana

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£38.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Get to know the most remote parts of Madeira
Admire the Caldeirão Verde waterfall, and the landscape that surrounds you
Visit Santana village with its traditional rural homes

What to expect

This trekking starts at Queimadas guesthouse, along Caldeirão Verde Levada, and will take you walking through an emerald-green paradise; it will be the perfect way to get to know the most remote parts of Madeira.

While enjoying the beautiful landscapes that surround you, and the views over the villages located below, the walk will conduct you through small tunnels, till you reach Caldeirão Verde and its magnificent waterfall.

After a short picnic, with the packed lunch that you have brought with you, there will be a stop in the village of Santana renown for its green meadows, and its traditional houses, used by the farmers during the settlement of the island, with sloping triangular rooftops, protected by straw, white-painted walls, red doors, and windows with blue trim.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

As selected prior to the ticket options.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Not suitable for those who suffer from vertigo

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

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
If infants until 3 years old require a car seat, a supplement of 3€ will be charged

Know in advance:

The walking time is about 4.5 hours, the walking distance is 13 km
If your hotel is not displayed on the pickup list, please select the pickup nearest to your accommodation
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, the local operator will offer an alternative tour for the same day or, in case you choose not to accept the alternative, you will receive a full refund

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes, packed lunch, snacks, and water

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 Kingdom - June 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Another great tour to see a region of Maderia with knowledgeable guides. Tiago was an excellent guide. Would highly recommend.
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - January 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

A great walk with a very good guide .

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