Madeira: Emerald Forest 4x4 Tour with Waterfalls

5.0 (2 reviews) Madeira, Portugal
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Emerald Forest experience is not just a tour — it’s a journey into the hidden soul of Madeira.

Unlike typical routes, this experience takes you away from crowded viewpoints and into untouched landscapes, where nature remains raw, quiet, and deeply authentic. You’ll explore lush forests, ancient trails, and breathtaking viewpoints that most visitors never get to see.

What truly makes this tour special is the connection — to nature, to local stories, and to the real Madeira. Each path has meaning, each place has a story, and every moment is designed to be immersive rather than rushed.

Led by a local guide who shares not only the route but also the culture, traditions, and hidden details of the island, this is an experience created for those who want more than just sightseeing — it’s for those who want to feel Madeira.

If you’re looking to escape the ordinary and discover something genuine, this is the experience for you.

What's included

  • Pick up and drop off Included in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos
  • Food and drinks not included in this tour

What to expect

  1. Machico
    30m
    We will discover the hidden caves amongst the city of Machico. This is a hidden gem almost no one knows about and is refugee for at least 2 species of insects that only exist in this caves
  2. 30m
    Here we will take a short walk to another hidden gem. A small leavda walk until we reach the waterfall.
  3. 1h 10m
    Ponta do clérigo a place only 4x4 vehicles can acces. Here we will go on our offroad adventure to find the beautiful nature and cultural importance of this place!
  4. Santana
    15m
    Find a waterfall hidden amongst the town of Santana. Where you will see how people and nature blend in Madeira.
  5. Santana
    20m
    Here you will visit the traditional Santana Houses and understand a little more of how people lived back in the days in Santana.
  6. 15m
    Find the last working watermill in Madeira. There you will meet Mr.Carlos the "guardian" of the watermill and if the conditions are right he will demonstrate how this old technology works.
  7. 40m
    In Boa Ventura we stop to go for a hidden lake amongst the forest. If the weather is good we can all go for a swim!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Empresa de eletricidade at the bus station.
We will arrive on a 4x4 car, just go to the driver and say your name and he will check it on the list of guest for the day!

End point

In front of the Empresa de eletricidade at the bus station.
We will arrive on a 4x4 car, just go to the driver and say your name and he will check it on the list of guest for the day!

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off are free in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos
Tell us your address and we will come to you.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Desaconselhável para pessoas com dificuldades motoras

Cancellation policy

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

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