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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join on this 4x4 tour to Northwest side of Madeira in an open-roof 4x4!
Starting with pickup from your hotel or accommodation, climb aboard for a ride to Serra d'Água - a beautiful valley along the the interior of Madeira, with amazing cliff-views of the sea surrounded by the gorgeous scenery. Your guide will take you to the old forest roads to Ginjas, Paúl da Serra, Fanal and Porto Moniz. You will have a chance to swim in the volcanic lava pools, visit Seixal and São Vicente, take photos, visit small villages.
This is a small group excursion with maximum 8 person per car.
Driver/guide
Local taxes
Gratuities
Lunch can be provided by a extra cost of €16.00 per person (beverage included)
Pick–up from hotels and guest houses outside of Funchal city will be charged with additional prices:
5.00 per person at the cruise dock or harbor,
5.00 per person at São Vicente, Machico, Santa Cruz, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Ribeira Brava, Campanário.
10.00 per person at Caniçal, Porto Moniz, Santo da Serra, Ponta Delgada
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Funchal, Portugal
Serra de Agua, Serra de Agua, Portugal Serra de Água's name is derived from the historical construction of a watermill used for sawmilling, that was named serra de água, and later became applied to the entire parish. Wood was the first of livelihood and income for the early settlers to Madeira, and due to the abundance of vegetation in Serra de Água the sawmills, commercial exportation of wood was very profitable. 10 minutes
Miradouro da Encumeada, Portugal A new road traverses the 1004 m high Encumeada pass. Starting in Ribeira Brava at the south coast, the road winds up to Serra d’Água (which was the island’s first water power station) and arrives at the top of the valley giving incredible views of both the south and the north coast. 10 minutes
Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente, Portugal Most of the rustic manor houses go back to the XVIII century, a time of economic relief and comfort, due to the good fortunes of viticulture. These gigantic houses were very ostentatious and consisted of two levels: on the first floor the winepress, the agricultural implements and the products of the harvests were kept; the second floor was the noble part of the house and the access was made through an outdoor staircase. 5 minutes
Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra, Portugal Its highest point is the peak pico do Paul at 1,640 metres (5,380 ft) from where you can admire the length of the entire plateau. On days with good visibility, both the south and north coasts are visible. 10 minutes
Levada do Paul da Serra, Portugal Almost all the walk is done side by side with the levada, that most of the times is littered with water. Make some breaks along the way and enjoy nature and the entire surrounding this tour offers.
Vereda do Fanal, Portugal There are parts where the path is open, offering hikers the opportunity to appreciate the grandeur and magnificence of the landscape. Other parts of the trail are closed and covered up by the magnificent and lush vegetation of Laurissilva’s forest, delighting visitors with its freshness and abundance. 10 minutes
Ribeira da Janela, Ribeira da Janela, Portugal Along the way there are several viewpoints that reveal a set of beautiful landscapes, highlighting the view over the valley of Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira.
Miradouro Ribeira da Janela, Ribeira da Janela, Portugal Along the way there are several viewpoints that reveal a set of beautiful landscapes, highlighting the view over the valley of Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira. 10 minutes
Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela, Ribeira da Janela, Portugal The formation of three high rocks with a characteristic shape protrudes from the sea near the mouth of the longest river on the island. You can watch it from the beach. 10 minutes
Porto Moniz, Porto Moniz, Portugal visit the fortress, natural pools and the aquarim
The extensive promenade stretches from Madeira Aquarium to natural seafront pools. Adjacent to the promenade is a children's playground, a garden with ocean views and several restaurants.
10 minutes
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, Porto Moniz, Portugal The natural pools at Porto Moniz have been created by nature. A natural pool basin formed of volcanic rocks is filled with crystalline oceanic salt water. Bathing here is pleasant because the water is warmer than in the open Atlantic Ocean. At the same time, the water condition is very good thanks to the natural circulation. Sometimes you can meet there with big waves.
price nearly €3.00
45 minutes
Seixal, Seixal, Portugal With a breathtaking landscape — the green cliffs and mountains of the island's north coast — this unsupervised beach offers its visitors access to the toilet facilities, showers and the bar of Clube Naval do Seixal Pools, right next to it, which is a free access facility with a natural pool and sun loungers.
Seixal Natural Pool, Seixal, Portugal Another great free access option for a swim are the crystal-clear waters of the volcanic natural pools called ‘Poças das Lesmas’, a quiet and sheltered place that has a bar, as well as toilet and shower facilities. 20 minutes
Piscinas do clube naval do Seixal, Seixal, Portugal This is precisely the stunning scenery of one of the most popular beaches in this parish, Porto do Seixal Beach, a natural black sand beach located right next to Seixal harbour.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Melanie_H
26 May 2024
I really enjoyed my tour. Pick up was easy, guide was great! Scenery fantastic and we got to hike a few times and swim twice. I would recommend!!
Daria_L
21 Dec 2023
The places we visited were incredible! The timing amd route were excellent. We had an unforgettable day!
MaureenT816
14 Sep 2023
Amazing day spent with Duarte in his 4x4 jeep. So many varied parts of the island covered, especially the off road section! Lots of interesting information about the fauna and flora of each height level we visited.A well organised trip with a great lunch option, fantastic viewpoint stops and Duarte’s obvious love of the island. A great day!
This tour in
Portugal
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Green Devil Safari
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