Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Direct to Ponta do Sol, avoiding the crowds at Ribeira Brava, for the morning coffee stop and south coast views.
Old roads only the Land Rover can deal with, ascending through the rural areas of Ponta do Sol.
45 minute off-road track to Paul da Serra, the largest Plateau of the island, 1494m above sea level!
Descending towards the North side of the island to Ribeira da Janela with large landscape views of the protected UNESCO forest
Next, we will have lunch at one of our partner restaurants.
(optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended)
After a walk around the village of Porto Moniz, we head South through the village of Seixal (rock pools, swimming)
Through Sao Vicente and Serra de Agua (poncha)
And finally ending at the Cabo Girao glass bottom viewpoint
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Hotel Pick-up and drop off
Short 45 minute levada walk (optional)
Great introduction to the culture and history of the island
Qualified fun, friendly and informative guide and driver
Small group (6 passengers max)
Relaxed, no "time schedule" attitude
Comfortable, closed top Land Rover Discovery perfect for all weather conditions
Food and drinks
Pick up fees (outside of Funchal)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up free of charge all hotels and holiday rentals in the Funchal area.
Locations outside of Funchal may be subject to a pick up fee
We do not offer pick up services from the north side of the island.
Ponta Do Sol, Ponta Do Sol, Portugal First stop, we have a stroll around the pier, enjoy the sights and perhaps a coffee before moving on 30 minutes
Cascata dos Anjos, Ponta Do Sol, Portugal The famous natural “car wash” waterfall
Posto Florestal Fanal, Porto Moniz, Portugal The mystic Fanal Forest, one of Madeira’s most famous areas. 45 minutes
Seixal Natural Pool, Seixal, Portugal We keep discovering the North West Coast through Seixal to São Vicente 20 minutes
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, Porto Moniz, Portugal Here we stop for Lunch and a swim at the natural pools 120 minutes
Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Portugal The highest sea cliff in Europe, our favourite glass floored platform! 20 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum age is 5 years
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
florentstar
03 Jul 2025
Great views plus took amazing photos.
Hugo was an excellent guide therefore we voted Hugo for President
Amazing trip worth the money an experience of a life time.
Hit the road Madeira tours best in the world.
bencR2685ST
03 Jul 2025
We had an incredible, private, full day tour of the Western mountains and coast. Our guide Tiago who grew up in Madeira was an expert in the local history, flora, fauna, geology, and geography of the island. We learned so much and experienced the most breathtaking landscapes imaginable. Tiago showed us all the bucket list sites and some “hidden gems” like some less frequented natural pools that we practically had to ourselves. After 8 hours with Tiago he felt like family. I don’t know how to pay a higher compliment than that.
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26 Jun 2025
Nice trip to the West of Madeira. Tiago is an enthousiast local that can talk very enthousiastic about the island. I was traveling alone, but in total we were with 6 in the Land Rover. Plus Tiago, our driver. He tries to take some local roads (or shortcuts as he called them) instead of the big main roads.
We have seen some nice things. Also the lunch (not included) was very good.
It was a relaxed way to discoer the South. You don’t have to look at your navigation and you hear some interesting things about Madeira.
This tour in
Portugal
is organized by
Hit The Road Madeira
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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