Madeira 4x4 tour from Funchal to the West and Fanal Forest
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Madeira 4x4 tour from Funchal to the West and Fanal Forest

4.9/5

Excellent
13 reviews
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59.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit Ponta do Sol, the warmest village on the island
  • Explore the mysterious wilderness of Laurissilva Forest
  • Get to know Porto Moniz and its natural volcanic pools
What to expect

Join this 4x4 tour of Madeira and discover the west of the island and the Fanal Forest.

The adventure starts in Ponta do Sol, which is considered the warmest village on the island. Then, you'll go from 0 to 1,500 meters through ancient roads built during the early 15th century. Paul da Serra is the largest and most extensive plateau of the island of Madeira with about 24 km² and an average altitude of approximately 1500 meters. This flattest area of Madeira is a contrast with the rest of the island.

Afterward, you'll explore the fascinating landscapes along the North coast of Madeira. Pure air and mysterious wilderness in a journey through the indigenous “Laurissilva”, the subtropical forest of Fanal. You'll discover beautiful villages on the outstanding Northern Sea coast, abundant in waterfalls. Continue to Porto Moniz, which is known for its natural volcanic pools.

Finally, you'll visit the spectacular 360º viewpoint Relógio de Água from the secluded valley of São Vicente.

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What's included
  • check Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • check Driver guide
  • check 4x4 tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
Please be at your chosen pick-up point in Funchal at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • not suitable for pregnant women and wheelchair users
  • people with limited mobility might be able to participate, but it depends on their level of mobility

Know in advance:

  • this activity is not recommended for children but if you still plan to participate with a child (age 3-10), please indicate the child's age at checkout. The local supplier provides various types of child seats, having in mind the necessities for different ages
  • please arrive at the pick-up point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Please be aware that you may have to wait until at least 10 minutes after the scheduled time
  • please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address at checkout, so you can be informed of any changes to the tour
  • the itinerary is subject to slight changes and the excursion may be cancelled due to weather conditions
  • there may be more languages than only English on the tour

Remember to bring:

  • a picnic or some money to buy food and drinks during the tour
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Provider
Eco Viagens
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.9 /5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    4 September 2025

    Excellent day out. Knowledgeable driver.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    19 August 2025

    What a brilliant trip. As a family of four (children 15 and 10), we all had a great day, our best trip of the week. Jaz was a brilliant guide, very informative and fun. Answered all our questions about the island and took us to many beautiful sights. Jaz booked our buffet lunch which was great.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    21 June 2025

    A fun day out. Exciting off road drives in the mountains and a good, informative guide.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    22 March 2025
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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    20 July 2024

    Excellent day out.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    6 July 2024

    Fantastic trip, thought we’d never stop climbing and some of those inclines, hairpins, descents & views - wow! So glad we took up the offered lunch meal deal at Porto Moniz, my partner is coeliac but it was all phoned through, changes made no problems and food was excellent & served with a sea view.

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