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Duration8 h
Group sizeUp to 15 travellers
Guide languagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview
Northwest 4x4 excursion, forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, & volcanic pools. Enjoy the countryside off the beaten track in a 4x4 vehicle with knowledgeable, experienced and fun guide. 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. If the weather alows, you have time to swim at the volcanic pools.
What's included
Parking Fees
Not included
- Gratuities
- Fuel surcharge
What you will do
- Serra de Agua
Wood was the first of livelihood and income for the early settlers to Madeira, and due to the abundance of vegetation in Serra de Água the sawmills, commercial exportation of wood was very profitable.
Pass by, no stop
- Miradouro da Encumeada
Starting in Ribeira Brava at the south coast, the road winds up to Serra d’Água (which was the island’s first water power station) and arrives at the top of the valley giving incredible views of both the south and the north coast.
5 min
- Sao Vicente
The first human visitors to São Vicente appeared in the middle of the 15th century, colonizing the area much later than the settlers in the southern part of the island, owing to its fertility.
Pass by, no stop
- Levada do Paul da Serra
Enjoy the views at Estanquinhos
5 min
- Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra
Located near Senhora do Rosário.
Pass by, no stop
- Vereda do Fanal
Enjoy the magnifcent area of Fanal, a small volcanic crater classifed as a resting reserve by the Madeira Natural Park, for a moment of pure relaxation.
5 min
- Ribeira da Janela
Curral Falso, near the village of Ribeira da Janela, is almost all downhill.
Pass by, no stop
- Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela
A very special place - The ocean, the special rocks, the road Ribeira da Janela to the rock formations.
5 min
- Miradouro Ribeira da Janela
The valley cut by this ravine is one of the longest in Madeira.
5 min
- Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz at the Northwestern side of Madeira, with local atractions such as a aquarium, fortless and the volcanic pools
5 min
- Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools make swimming in the ocean really accessible and it's exhilarating swimming up to the edge having the waves crash over you.
50 min
- Seixal
This is precisely the stunning scenery of one of the most popular beaches in this parish, Porto do Seixal Beach, a natural black sand beach located right next to Seixal harbour.
20 min
Meeting point
Pickup: We will confirm the tour and give the correct pick up time pick up outside of Funchal / Caniço extra fee free pick up - Funchal, Caniço €5.00 p/p - Machico, Santa Cruz, Camara de Lobos, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), cruise dock / harbour €10.00 p/p - Camacha, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Calheta, Caniçal, São Vicente, €15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz, €20.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana
Important 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
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Experience information
- Duration:8 h
- Guide languages:German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:15
- Confirmation:Instant confirmation
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