Madeira: Private 1.5-Kilometer Levada dos Balcões Hike PR11
Overview
Once having been collected from your Madeira accommodation, drive through the mountains before arriving to Ribeiro Frio. Following a short but grandeur walk through the beautiful Laurisilva Forest, arrive to the fabulous Balcões’ belvedere.
From this belvedere it’s possible to contemplate the many peaks of Madeira Island, from which Pico Ruivo and Pico do Areeiro stand the highest. Pico do Gato, Pico das Torres, and the well-known Penhad’Águia also constitute part of this breathtaking scenery.
This area is also ideal for bird watching, due to the fact that it is home to a huge variety of different species. These birgs include the firecrest, the chaffinch, grey wagtails, blackbirds, robins, buzzards, and the very rare Madeira's long-toed pigeon.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Hotel/Port/Apartment pickup and drop-off
- Free WIFI onboard
- Insurance
- Flashlight (when applicable)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Clothing
Meeting and Pickup
We pick you up everywhere in Madeira Island. All Hotels, Apartments, Inns, Local accommodation. Please choose the right option location when purchasing your booking.
What To Expect
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Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You are responsible for your all your clothing for the activities.
- We have an optional Lunch available after the walk for a fee.
- Children must be accompained by an adult.
- • Please note that you are responsible for your all your clothing for the activities
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- Private tour.
- Hotel/Port/Apartment pickup and drop-off.
- Free WIFI onboard.
- Insurance.
- Flashlight (when applicable).
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Driver/Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Clothing.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Madeira: Private 1.5-Kilometer Levada dos Balcões Hike PR11 is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira: Private 1.5-Kilometer Levada dos Balcões Hike PR11 will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Hotel/Port/Apartment pickup and drop-off
- Free WIFI onboard
- Insurance
- Flashlight (when applicable)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Driver/Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Clothing
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- You are responsible for your all your clothing for the activities.
- We have an optional Lunch available after the walk for a fee.
- Children must be accompained by an adult.
- • Please note that you are responsible for your all your clothing for the activities
