NorthWest Landscapes, UNESCO & volcanic pools 4x4 experience

4.9 (20 reviews) Funchal, Portugal
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 40 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy the countryside off the beaten track in a open top 4x4 with our knowledgable, experienced and fun guides. We will show you the Northwestern side of Madeira, you will meet the local traditions, culture, history, "levadas", forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, swim at the volcanic lava pools, local food, traditional drinks including the "poncha". On this experience you will have a 15 minutes easy walk at a levada, you will see the Fanal forest with the native trees "Ocotea foetens" )some of these are over 500 years old). On this tour we will pass at , Serra d'Água, Ginjas, Estanquinhos, Paúl da Serra, Fanal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal and São Vicente.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off Funchal center
  • insurances & local taxes
  • pick up outside of Funchal / Caniço extra fee
  • €5.00 p/p - harbour / cruise port
  • Lunch is optional
  • cruise port, harbour
  • São Vicente, Ponta Delgada, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Calheta
  • Caniçal, Porto da Cruz, Santana, Prazeres, Santo da Serra
  • Machico, Santa Cruz, Ponta do Sol

What to expect

  1. Ribeira Brava Beach
    Pass by
    View point at Serra d'Água, magnificent old terraces and valley
  2. Levada do Paul da Serra
    2h
    Off road up to Paul da Serra, the plateau, and on the way enjoy the UNESCO forest and walk 15 minutes on a "levada" water aqueduct
  3. Vereda do Fanal
    15m
    meet the native forest including "Ocotea foetens", and at the winter you will see some lakes
  4. Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela
    10m
    Admire this rock formations
  5. Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
    45m
    Explore and swim at the volcanic natural pools
  6. Poca Das Lesmas
    30m
    Swim at the volcanic pools or the natural black sandy beach
  7. Sao Vicente
    Pass by
    São Vicente valley
  8. Praia do Porto do Seixal
    20m
    sandy beach
  9. Posto Florestal Fanal
    20m
    Unesco Fanal forest
  10. Madeira Islands
    Pass by
    Madeira Island

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We do the pick up at the hotels, cruise port, AirBNb houses

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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