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Madeira Off-Road Tours

5.0 (80 reviews) 17 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Madeira Off-Road Tours

About this activity

Madeira off-road tours, it’s all about our private and personalized service. As a traveler, you want to be less of a tourist and have more of an adventure, that’s why we’re staffed with only the most knowledgeable local guides, born and raised in the islands to provide you a truly memorable day here in Madeira!

Day Trips Full-day Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours 4WD Tours Safaris Ports of Call Tours Shore Excursions

At a glance

Duration
17 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, Portuguese, English, French
Operated by
Madeira Off Road Tours

Ages: Children (4–11 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transportation

Not included

  • Not included: Lunch
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Santana

    7 hours Admission included

    From Funchal towards the highest mountais we allways have funchal scenery behind us, soon we arrive at the third highest mountain in Pico do Areeiro at 1818m altitude with stuning views and landscapes.

    After we will start our discent to Santana trougth ribeiro frio and cruzinhas, where we will see the beauty of our indigenous Laurissilva Forest was classified as UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in December 1999.

    Once we get to Santana we will show you the houses that keeps the original characteristics of Santana, a thatched roof and of course stoping for a lunch, after the lunch we come our way back by the eastern coast where you will be introduced once more to breathtaking views, stopping at last at the eastern point of Madeira, Ponta de São Loureço.

  2. Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

    7 hours Admission not included

    Starting from Funchal trought Câmara de Lobos, on our way to Ribeira Brava we are going to travel trougth the old roads, in the morning we start in the southwestern coast , and have a stop for a drink, after we will continue our way up until the plateau to 1500m altitude were we will be above the clouds like in the aircraft :). After crossing on the plateau Paúl da Serra all the way to Porto Moniz will be in off-road!

    Here we are going to stop for Lunch and take a bath in the natural vulcanic swiming pools. After our lunch we will drive along the northen coast villages and our guides will showcasing amazing sea cliffs with lush vegetation, amog them you will see some of the best waterfalls on the island.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • There is a parking place near the Saint Martin church.

End point

  • There is a parking place near the Saint Martin church.

Pickup points

  • The Editory Garden Funchal
  • Pestana Vila Lido
  • Residencial Greco
  • Pestana Miramar
  • Hotel Windsor
  • Enotel Magnolia
  • Hotel Funchal
  • Monte Carlo
  • Pestana Casino Park
  • Pestana Gardens Ocean Aparthotel
  • Les Suites at The Cliff Bay
  • Travellers Pearl by Storytellers

and 99 more pickup points

If your accommodation is outside Funchal, we can arrangement a starting place in funchal to pick you up.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Nun´s valley (Half day)

    Duration: 3 hours

    Land rover discovery /

    Open Portuguese classic vehicl

    Pickup included

  • Private tour

    Pickup included

  • Porto moniz (West)

    4wd tour

    Duration: 7 hours: Full day

    West tour

    Land rover discovery /

    Open Portuguese classic vehicl

    Pickup included

  • Santana (East)

    Duration: 7 hours

    Land rover discovery /

    Open Portuguese classic vehicl

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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