Follow the smell of eucalyptus and wild herbs as you hike along the Levada da Silveira. As you walk the 9.5-kilometre trail, you'll be rewarded with a canopy of greenery in the Laurissilva Forest before the path opens out onto views over the town of Santana. Other hikes on the island offer big, busy, dramatic experiences, but this levada is all about the cool, calm and more subtle side of the island, with fewer crowds jostling for the same view. It's a moderate trail that takes around four hours and is ideal if you're a nature lover who's happy with heights and a short tunnel section.
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Levada da Silveira four-hour hiking tour
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£45.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Portuguese
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- You'll take a four-hour hike along one of Madeira's famous levada aqueducts
- The trail takes in the dense, evergreen Laurissilva Forest
- The views over the valleys and the town of Santana will have you reaching for your camera
What to expect
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What's included
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Walking tour
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What to remember
- Just so you know, this trip isn't suitable if you have a fear of heights
- There are small sections of tunnel along the levada, including one that is 250 meters long
- Please bring a rain jacket and walking boots
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility due to uneven paths or steps
- Not suitable for those with a fear of heights
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- Subject to weather conditions
- Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the experience begins.
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