Discover parts of Madeira you never knew existed on one of 4 full-day tours by Jeep. Venture off-road to get the best of the stunning scenery. Visit different parts of the island on different days, including the deep river valleys of São Vicente.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 8:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese
Experience
Highlights
- Venture off-road on your choice of Jeep tour of Madeira
- See volcanic pools, extensive laurissilva forests, an historic lightghouse and more
- Discover parts of the island that even the locals have yet to explore!
Full description
Experience the best of Madeira by 4WD vehicle on a full-day tour by Jeep. Venture off-road to discover the dramatic scenery far from the usual tourist crowds. Ideal if you have visited the island before and want to see it from a different perspective, each tour will take you to parts of the island that you never knew existed and leave you speechless with wonder at its natural beauty. Benefit from a 3-course lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
Choose from the full-day tour to suit your schedule and preferences:
Exciting West Tour (Mondays): Funchal - Encumeada - São Vicente - Seixal - Porto Moniz - Fanal Funchal
Explore the steep escarpments and deep river valleys on a tour of the west of Madeira, including the seaside village of Seixal and the municipality of Porto Moniz, where a natural complex of lava pools is popular with locals and tourists alike.
Delightful East Tour (Wednesdays): Funchal - Pico do Arieiro - Ribeiro Frio - Guindaste - Porto da Cruz - Portela - Caniçal - Funchal
Venture east from Funchal to the stunning Pico do Arieiro (1,818 meters) and Ribeiro Frio, where the Balcões levada trails journey through the indigenous flora of the Laurissilva Forest.
Enchanting Northeast Tour (Fridays): Funchal - São Vicente - Ponta Delgada - São Jorge - Santana - Faial - Poiso - Funchal
Depart Funchal for São Vicente and continue to the small village of Ponta Delgada and the hilltop parish and coastal cliffs of São Jorge in the municipality of Santana.
Dramatic Southwest Tour (Sundays): Funchal - Paul da Serra - Ponta do Pargo - Paul do Mar - Jardim do Mar - Calheta - Ponta do Sol - Funchal
Explore Madeira’s dramatic southwest, including the extensive plateau of Paul da Serra and the high altitude cliffs of Ponta do Pargo.
Includes
- 3-course meal with drinks at a good local restaurant at lunchtime
- Driver/guide
- Pick-up and drop off at hotels in Funchal or Caniço, and at Funchal harbor for cruise ship passengers
- Entrance fees to public swimming areas etc.
- Drinks and food during stops at snack bars
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
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Meeting point
For all cruise ship passengers, pick-up will be from the meeting point at the harbor.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm clothing
Not allowed
- Pets
- Oversize luggage
Know before you go
- This tour is recommended for all ages
- Be aware that this is an off-road trip, so some parts will be a bit bumpy
