Private Southwest 4WD Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Madeira, Portugal
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour is the perfect complement to the most popular tours, whether you're visiting Madeira for the first time or countless times.

Our itinerary is intended to take us away from the crowds by utilizing old and secondary roads that offer beautiful and unique views. Including ascending into the mountains up to 1.241 meters and then an off-road to sea level.

The selected villages will be between Ponta do Sol and Ponta do Pargo. The westernmost part of the Island and the passage through some villages such as Fajã da Ovelha, Paúl do Mar and Calheta will be the highlights of our 4x4 tour.

What's included

  • With Local Guide.
  • Vehicle Preference - Land Rover Discovery (not open top) or UMM (Open top)
  • We'll do our best to fit your selection, though we cannot promise that you prefer will be available
  • All personal consumptions will be extra, and the price will depend on what is ordered.
  • The cost of pickup outside Funchal varies depending on the distance.

What to expect

  1. Ponta Do Sol
    45m
    Our plan is start by driving to Ponta do Sol, using motorway without stop at this location, getting to Arco da Calheta by going through Canhas.
  2. Arco da Calheta
    30m
    we will arrive at a viewpoint to have a panoramic view of Madalena do Mar and calheta.
  3. Prazeres
    45m
    We´ll continue exploring the places until reach Prazeres, where we´ll begin driving up to the mountains.
  4. Ribeira Da Vaca
    45m
    The mountainous landscapes often cause us to ascend to 1.241 meters and then descend to almost sea level. Our destination will be a viewpoint offering a stunning view of the sea and mountains surrounding us
  5. Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
    30m
    This popular destination is situated on the westernmost part of the Island, offering stunning scenery and unique beauty.
  6. Ponta do Pargo
    1h
    We can stop here for lunch if we want to.
  7. Paul do Mar
    50m
    - We'll be traveling through villages and agricultural areas via secondary roads, always with a stunning view of the mountains and sea. After using some old tunnels, we'll arrive at Paul Do Mar.
  8. Calheta
    30m
    As our final stop, we can visit the sugarcane museum before starting our return to Funchal, which will take approximately 50 minutes.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

You can request a different meeting location.
Pickups outside of Funchal are subject to fees that are determined by the distance from Funchal

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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