Ribeiro Frio - Portela

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Funchal, Portugal

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the pristine laurel-blanketed hills of Madeira far from the crowds with this guided walk along the “levadas” (waterways) of the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest. Reach the trailhead via air-conditioned transportation and follow a panoramic 11 km trail with your guide for about 4 hours, pausing along the way to take in views of the peaks and coastline. Snap photos and savor the quiet countryside before the return transfer back to Funchal.

Take a break from the crowds and explore Madeira’s Laurissilva Forest
Walk with a guide to focus on the views rather than the map
Hassle-free round-trip transfer between Funchal and the trail
A small-group excursion for a relaxed pace and personal attention

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Government Fees

€4.50 per person

Meeting and Pickup

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Start time
.8:45 am

What To Expect

Posto Aquicola do Ribeiro Frio

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 21 reviews

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Ribeiro Frio

John_D, Mar 2025

The guide abandoned the original walk due to very incremental weather but took the group on an excellent lower level hike of similar distance with great views if the Eagle Rock. The guide Susanna was fabulous at arranging this and in her commentary

Beautiful walk in Madeira

Curtis_S, Sep 2023

A great walk along the levadas! Some beautiful views, great variety of vegetation, some sightings of birds. Overall a wonderful experience.

Filipe was a great guide...

Kathleen_S, Nov 2022

Filipe was a great guide and I enjoyed walking the levados with him. I think I would choose a different walk if I had more time. That walk was very much the same from beginning to end with no variation. But it was a great group and an enjoyable day.

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