Private Full-Day - Comfort 4x4 Tour - NorthWest

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Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Your private tour begins with the transfer from the hotel or apartment in my Nissan Patrol GR 3.0 Luxury Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history, always away from the typical “tourist routes”. You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see! We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, so you can see the wild beauty of the island, all done in a very calm safe and relaxed way. Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari tour, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, always far from the beaten track. We will move forward to the warmest and sunniest part of Madeira Island. The morning is usually spent exploring the southwestern coastline around the areas of Ribeira Brava and the picturesque village of Lugar de Baixo. We are going to travel through the old roads, close to the amazing southwestern cliffs until we start climbing from sea level to about 1600m on Bica da Cana Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Along the way you will enjoy spectacular views from an open-top army jeep, always far away from the crowds and tasteless impersonal tours. You will be able to contemplate Ribeira Brava from a different perspective, always far from the beaten track. We will pass through the village stopping several times for photos and explanations

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  We will go along beaten tracks and rural paths, brimming with banana trees and sugar cane plantations. Along the way we will make stops for photos & Explanations, far from the beaten track.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life! We will make a stop for coffee in a local bar After coffee, we start “climbing” almost from sea level to 1600m altitude, up the old roads and off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, to one of the west tour’s main attraction, the Bica da Cana, where we can see the wildlife co-habiting with cattle grazing quietly

  25 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  We will make one last stop to stretch your legs and see the beautiful Ponta do Sol beach. Valleys, mountains, plateau and the seashore make this expedition to the sometimes forgotten Southwest side of the island a trip to remember

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional) in Paul da Serra. Flexible Or make a walk at Fanal Forest

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  We will have to cross the only plateau in Madeira, called “Madeiran tundra” direction Porto Moniz and If the weather is good we will spend a fair amount of time up here taking in the unbelievable views from above the volcanic valleys, formed during the 3rd phase of eruptions that created Madeira island. We will take about 45 minutes to cross the plateau. We will make several stops for photos

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  We have to cross all fanal, stopping for photos

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 10

  We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere. We can make a walk at Fanal Forest

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11

  Amazing view to Seixal, São Vicente, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  stop for photos

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13

  For lunch, we will stop in Porto Moniz, where we can take a swim in the in the famous natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz or simply explore the Village (Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended - 17€/Person) After lunch & refreshing swim we will in the afternoon come back, not by the same roads on the mountain, but crossing all the north coast villages, as Ribeira da Janela as Seixal and São Vicente, by the beautiful waterfalls who drop from this dazzling cliffs all the way to the sea Public pools - Free Private pools - 3€/Person

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 14

  Swim at natural pools or visit the village Natural pools - private: 3€/Person Natural pools - public - Free

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 15

  We will make several stops for photos

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16

  Stop for photos or swim

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17

  We will stop at several places to contemplate the waterfalls.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18

  We will finish up with the perfect ending, our famous freshly homemade Poncha drink ! This trip is highly improvised because of the dramatic nature of the terrain and climate, making it a real adventure every time! Great for families, nature lovers and those who like being away from the crowds.

  25 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A vegetarian option is available; inform at the time of booking if necessary
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

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