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West of Madeira | Full Day 4x4 Tour

Funchal, Portugal

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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

Lunch at the Aqua Natura hotel in Porto Moniz, with a view over the volcanic rock pools

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

What to remember

Important info

Not recommended for travelers with back problems. Not wheelchair accessible. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Minimum age is 5 years. Near public transportation. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. 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. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Hotel Pick-up and drop off. Small group (6 passengers max). Comfortable, closed top Land Rover Discovery perfect for all weather conditions. Qualified fun, friendly and informative guide and driver. Great introduction to the culture and history of the island. Short 45 minute levada walk (optional). Relaxed, no "time schedule" attitude

What's not included

Food and drinks. Pick up fees (outside of Funchal)

Know Before You Go

When

09:00 AM

Operating days

See Availability

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Hit The Road Madeira

Meeting 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.