Half Day Fauna and Flora Tour to Laurel Forest - Birdwatching and Hiking

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Location:Funchal, Portugal
Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
TOUR Code:2894FAUNA

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Activity Info

Admire all details of Laurel Forest, UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, from flowers and tree to birds and butterflies. Be amazed with the views of deep valleys and high mountains of Madeira island. This tour combines a short and easy walk through beautiful Laurel forest with flora and bird watching in the stunning mountainous centre of Madeira island.

Highlights

Birdwatching, Hiking and Flora Tour in Laurel Forest
See Trocaz Pigeon, Chaffinches and Robins playing around you
Be guided along a Levada
Local, knowledgeable guide

First you are guided along a Levada (Madeiran water channel) through the humid and evergreen native forest to a fantastic view point. Here the Trocaz Pigeon can be scoped while Chaffinches and Robins play around you. The way back is by the same route with contrasting views and Firecrests can be seen jumping from one branch to another as day gets warmer. This humid and evergreen native forest contains the world's largest continuous area of ancient laurel trees and is a delightful environment.

Book and travel before August 2012 and save 20% on the recommended retail price.

Schedule Details

View point over Laurel Forest

Departs:

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Departure Point: Selected Funchal or Canico city center hotels Departure Time:

9:00am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
Local taxes
Pair of binoculars for the group's use

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved

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