NorthWest Landscapes, UNESCO & volcanic pools 4x4 experience

4.9
(16 reviews)
Funchal, Portugal

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    View point at Serra d'Água, magnificent old terraces and valley

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Levada do Paul da Serra

    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

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Vereda do Fanal

    meet the native forest including "Ocotea foetens", and at the winter you will see some lakes

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela

    Admire this rock formations

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

    Explore and swim at the volcanic natural pools

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Poca Das Lesmas

    Swim at the volcanic pools or the natural black sandy beach

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Sao Vicente (Pass by)

    São Vicente valley

    Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Praia do Porto do Seixal

    sandy beach

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Posto Florestal Fanal

    Unesco Fanal forest

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Madeira Island

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Green Devil Safari

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Port Transfers
Private and Luxury
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Additional fees
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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4.9 Based on 16 16 reviews
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