Explore Southwest with Private 4WD Tour

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

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.
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.

Meeting and pickup

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

You can request a different meeting location. Pickup outside Funchal has an additional cost, that depends on the distance

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    we will arrive at a viewpoint to have a panoramic view of Madalena do Mar and calheta.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We´ll continue exploring the places until reach Prazeres, where we´ll begin driving up to the mountains.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    This popular destination is situated on the westernmost part of the Island, offering stunning scenery and unique beauty.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We can stop here for lunch if we want to.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    - 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.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    As our final stop, we can visit the sugarcane museum before starting our return to Funchal, which will take approximately 50 minutes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by alwaysmadeira4x4

Tags

Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
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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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