4x4 Jeep Tour to the West & Northwest of Madeira
Description
Madeira West is full of Mountains, cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, forest & Natural Lava pools with crystal clear waters and is best explored in a 4x4 Vehicle where you will be able to fell and see the real insights that the island has to offer away from the crowds and trough some place that are just possible to reach by 4x4. This is a small group tour, offering you & more attention from your guide with the possibility to customised the tour making this experience unique & exclusive!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Câmara de Lobos, located on Madeira's south coast, was the first place inhabited by João Gonçalves Zarco, the navigator who discovered this 'pearl of the Atlantic'. The municipality stands out for its centuries-old fishing tradition.
One of Madeira top viewpoints, Cabo Girão skywalk, one of the highest sea cliffs in the World with 580m The Cabo Girão viewpoint offers a unique perspective over the cities of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal: an urban scenery framed by a natural amphitheatre facing south. In the background, it is possible to see Fajã do Rancho and Fajã do Cabo Girão, which stand out for the small areas of cultivated land at the foot of the cliffs.
Ribeira Brava benefits from a privileged climate and exhibits a diverse natural heritage and landscape. Some of Madeira's most famous regional products are grown here.
Great opportunity to try the our original drink Poncha from Serra de agua
Fantastic off road experience through Madeira unique Laurisilva Forest with stunning views over Madeira heights mountains
This peaceful place, offers great views of the volcanic geological formations and the traditional mountainous landscapes we stop at a beautiful waterfall for a picture and contemplate the beauty of Nature
Here the scenery is painted in harmonious tones a black sand beach bathed by the Atlantic and sheltered by escarpments and green mountains. This place therefore looks like a green amphitheatre
Porto Moniz has some of the most beautiful images of the Region from picturesque Mountains to the famous Natural Lava Pools, Formed by volcanic rocks. Here you will have the opportunity to go for a swim in the crystal blue waters and have Lunch to enjoy the flavours of the local cuisine (optional - not included)
Here we will find and explore the stunning Laurissilva forest of Fanal, Unesco World Heritage site this idyllic place is one of the most emblematic places of the Northwest. Marked by the presence of a centuries-old Tis forest, Fanal is known for its mystical landscape. Natural surprises abound in every nook and cranny of this forest area.
Paul da Serra offers amazing views over the mountain peaks and the deep valleys that mark its surroundings. On days with good visibility, it is possible to see the coastline of the south and north coasts. T
Ponta do Sol is known for its beaches and typical villages. In addition, the archipelago's famous products, such as bananas and sugar cane, are grown here and you will be to see how they work the land, we then move from the sea level to the highest plateau mountain on the island, Paul da serra at 1418 metres high going though old roads and off-road experience
Back to where we start the Journey at your hotel or accommodation with a collection of great memories, another experience to talk and hopefully with the wish of seeing each other again soon.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer complementary pickups all around hotels and holidays rentals in Funchal areas only. We don’t offer pickups outside of Funchal areas
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues
- Not recommended for travelers with motion sickness. During shared tours, participants are asked to rotate seats every few stops, which may not be suitable for everyone. If this is a concern, a private tour would be a better option. Please contact us to inquire about availability for private tours.
Reviews(143)
This was a private tour for my granddaughter and myself. We asked to add into the itinerary the zip line and big swing near Porto Moniz and also to swim in the natural pools at Porto Moniz. The zip line and the big swing were absolutely amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed this! The swimming pool was very busy so not so much fun unfortunately. Ricardo was our Team Leader for our day. We went through Camera de Lobos and saw all the fantastic decorations made from plastic bottles etc ... they looked amazing. Ricardo took us around the area on many of the very old roads that were the first roads built for traffic, and are still used today. Many of these are very steep and very narrow. He explained all about the bananas, grapes and other plants. What these were used for and how they were sold etc. It was all really interesting information. We went to several view points giving us fantastic views of natural Madeira. The jeep was brilliant with the roof off as it was such a lovely sunny day. We had a really long, interesting and happy day. We learned lots about Madeira and had great fun. Thank you very much Ricardo.
Great day out with lots of stop offs at view points and tourist attractions inc the lava pools. To note: Can get bumpy and dusty if you go off road in the jeep but a fun drive! Take swim gear /towel for natural pools. Take light long sleeved top as high ground area can be overcast/cloudy
We had already shared an outing with Ricardo, and although it was mainly in English, it was a pleasure to share this day. Getting off the beaten path and admiring Madeira differently is always magical.
Viktor was the best driver and guide! He was extremely personable and engaging, and super funny. He fit right in with our small group of 6. His English was perfect as well. His knowledge of the island and mainland Portugal was impressive. He went out of his way to show us unique sites and locations. The vehicle is 4x4 Land Rover, which seemed nicer than the other companies vehicles. Madeira island reminded us of Hawaii but with an Amalfi coast vibe. We absolutely loved it! We would definitely recommend this tour to others.
Ricardo was an excellent guide. He told us so much about the island - its history; its flora and fauna; the development of its road system and the levada system; the problems of over development of the island and how it was being addressed (or not!). All this while driving us through the most astonishing landscapes. As for the Fanal Forest - wow! - what a unique experience. What a great day out!
We had a great day tour. Maria our guide and driver (one of the most wonderful people on this earth) collected us at our apartment perfectly on time. After we collected the rest of the passengers we had a tour of the western part of Madeira. We went past all the known highlights had some stops to enjoy the views, had a small Madeira wine tasting in a really nice wine bar, went swimming in the Natural Lava pools in Porto Moniz and more. It is a must do tour in Madeira and suitable for everyone as long as you can handle some of the rough roads in Madeira. Even though the car is really well suspended I don't think you will enjoy some of the roads you will pass (although it is really worth passing them). We also met some of the other cars from the company at the stops and noticed all the guides got along very well and took the time also for people from the other cars. They all seemed to enjoy their job which I always find a great plus. The whole tour is also not very expensive of you see what you get in return for a full day trip from 9am till 6pm. And gives you a great full day Madeira experience. My compliments to the team and especially Maria!
We had a great day out, visiting many parts of the island. Great views, great locations, off road driving, visited many parts of the island and did a little wine taste. Super value for money, would highly recommend.
Incredible experience, a must do. Traveling Madeira in a 4x4 was exiting, especially because we were able to travel through the local, smaller roads busses could not, and visited many great spots in the island. Ricardo did an awesome job!
It was a very informative tour of a part of the island; the driver João was excellent, explained a lot, could answer many questions, provided good tips, and drove very well and safely. Highly recommended.
We booked a private jeep tour for a group of four, and it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish! Our guide, Marie, was incredible. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and consistently went above and beyond to ensure we were having the best possible experience. Her knowledge and warm personality made the day truly special. If you are considering booking this tour, do not hesitate! We highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!
