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Madeira Peaks full-day hiking tour

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£34.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 8 hours

Small group

Do this because

Discover the natural beauty of Madeira on a guided hike
Visit an ancient forest and enjoy the view from Pico Ruivo
Explore the countryside and become part of the beautiful landscape

What to expect

Join an amazing hike designed for true explorers! Get a more complete picture of Madeira's natural beauty with a guided walk in the mountains near Pico Ruivo, among unique rock formations that look like giant sculptures.

Throughout the tour, the views are simply breathtaking. A profusion of unique plants makes this place even more enchanting. In springtime the plants proudly dress in a myriad of colors, displaying their fragile flowers for all to see.

Explore the ancient heather forest whose trees were already there when Zarco landed on the island for the first time. Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest peak, is only a footstep away – be delighted and amazed by the magnificent views over the island.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Estrada Monumental 284, 9000-096 Funchal, Portugal

Meeting point:

If you're staying in the Funchal area, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Otherwise, the tour will depart from Lido Tours - Madeira Tours and Walks office at Estrada Monumental 284 in Funchal. Please provide your pickup address at checkout.

What to remember

It is recommended to bring: comfortable shoes and clothes, jacket or warmer garment (you can leave them in the van when the weather is warm), water/drinks and food (some snacks for the half-day walk or lunch for the full-day walk)
Distance: 10 km. Difficulty level: difficult walk
This activity isn't suitable for children under 5

Provider

Lido Tours

Booking fee

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

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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