Madeira: Full-Day Teixeira Walk
ID: GYG376216-677381
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Country: Portugal
Country: Portugal
Duration: 04:30 hours
Description
Gain a complete perspective of the beauty of Madeira Island throughout a guided walk. Observe the local nature as you learn about the island's history, and admire the many plants which are endemic to the island.
Your experience begins as you are collected from your Madeira accommodation. Once having arrived to your tour starting point, begin a walk which provides you with a complete perspective of Madeira Island's beauty.
Observe the rock formations which shoot into the sky like timeless statues, with the route traveled providing many breathtaking views. A profusion of unique plants call this place their natural habitat, which in the springtime proudly adorn themselves in a myriad of colors, displaying their fragile flowers for all to see.
Near Pico Ruivo, walk through the oldest heather forest in existence. These ancient trees are many hundreds of years old, and were already on the island when Zarco discovered and landed there for the first time. Your tour finally culminates as you ascend to Pico Ruivo - the highest point on the island, to enjoy its out-of-this-world views.
Your experience begins as you are collected from your Madeira accommodation. Once having arrived to your tour starting point, begin a walk which provides you with a complete perspective of Madeira Island's beauty.
Observe the rock formations which shoot into the sky like timeless statues, with the route traveled providing many breathtaking views. A profusion of unique plants call this place their natural habitat, which in the springtime proudly adorn themselves in a myriad of colors, displaying their fragile flowers for all to see.
Near Pico Ruivo, walk through the oldest heather forest in existence. These ancient trees are many hundreds of years old, and were already on the island when Zarco discovered and landed there for the first time. Your tour finally culminates as you ascend to Pico Ruivo - the highest point on the island, to enjoy its out-of-this-world views.
Highlights
- Admire the astonishing Pico Ruivo views over the island
- Learn about the local fauna and flora
- Ascend to the highest point of the island
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• A packed lunch is required on the day, and should be prepared beforehand
Please wait in your reception, a tolerance of 20 minutes should be allowed from your stipulated pickup time.
Please wait in your reception, a tolerance of 20 minutes should be allowed from your stipulated pickup time.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Machico, Santa Cruz, Caniço, Garajau and Funchal
- Waterproof ponchos (upon request)
- Wooden walking sticks (upon request)
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Mountain shoes/boots
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.