Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Funchal airport and transfer to your hotel in Camacha, overnight Camacha.
Day 2: You take a local bus to the start of the walk. A walk from the famous village of Monte with its historical church and beautiful gardens back to Camacha. This levada walk in the summer months is particularly glorious with the drangeas and lilies, 12.5km/8miles. Overnight in Camacha.
Day 3: Minibus transfer to the start of the walk. A varied walk between rocky outcrops along the Levada do Furado, before dropping down onto lush pasture, along the walk there are breathtaking views down to the north coast, 14km /8.5miles. Overnight in Machico.
Day 4: You take the local bus to the start of the walk and again at the end.The spectacular north coast is the destination today, wild, rugged and very beautiful, 13km/ 8.2miles, overnight in Machico.
Day 5: Minibus transfer to the start of the walk. Today you follow the Levada do Caldeirão Verde (Green Cauldron) the sides of the Levada are wooded with heath trees and laurels creating wonderful plays of light and shade, 18km/11.2miles. Overnight in Santana.
Day 6: Minibus transfer to the start of the walk. Time to head for the mountains and a walk along the levada and through the tunnels to Folhadal (the place of the lily of the valley trees) 13km/8.2miles. Overnight in Encumeada.
Day 7: Minibus transfer to the start of the walk. An easy walk along the Levada do Norte with great views down to the coast, this is the perfect way to wind down from an action packed week, 16km/10miles, overnight Funchal.
Day 8: Transfer back to the airport in Funchal.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 7 night’s accommodation in a twin/ double room with en-suite facilities and breakfasts
- 6 picnics
- Transfers to and from the airport
- Transfers to the start of the walks on days 3, 5, 6 and 7 and movement of luggage
- Comprehensive walking notes and maps
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