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Discover western Madeira in a classic 4x4 Jeep with Ricardo Off Road Madeira, a family-run business led by local brothers Ricardo and Vitor. This 8-hour tour combines the coastal scenery of Ribeira Brava, Porto Moniz and Seixal with the highland landscapes of Paul da Serra and the atmospheric forest of Fanal.
Follow old roads and off-road sections with a local driver-guide who shares stories about island life, history and flora. Enjoy scenic photo stops, a lunch stop at a local restaurant and time in Porto Moniz. Bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to swim, subject to local conditions. Lunch is paid separately.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup and drop-off in Funchal. Pickup and return outside Funchal are available with the following supplement per booking (not per person): Canico EUR20; Machico EUR25; Ponta de Sao Lourenco EUR30; Ponta do Sol EUR25; Ribeira Brava EUR20; Calheta EUR30. Please provide your accommodation name and full address when booking and contact us through Viator to confirm the pickup arrangements and supplement.
We meet you at the entrance of your accommodation. Look for the Ricardo Off Road Madeira logo on our Jeep. For port pickup, look for the guide holding a board with your name. Please confirm your pickup time with us before the tour.
Itinerary
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1Ribeira Brava
We will stop at a View Point where you have a gorgeous view of Ribeira Brava and Campanario and then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-roads. The ride will take around 40 minutes.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Ponta Do Sol (Pass by)
We will drive trough Ponta do Sol and make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-roads. The ride will take around 1 hour. We will also introduce you to some interesting facts of the local history and flora-fauna.
Admission ticket free -
2Porto Moniz
This is where we usually visit one of the local restaurants for lunch. It is also an excellent chance to discover the Natural Swimming Pools of Porto Moniz. You may swim if you wish to do so. And then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 15 minutes.
2 hours 5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Levada do Paul da Serra
We will guide you through the local levada walk with amazing views and then we will make our way to our next stop through Paul da Serra at 1400 meters high, using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 60 minutes.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Poca Das Lesmas
We will visit the natural volcanic black sand beach as well as the natural swimming pools in which you may swim if you wish to do so and then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 30 minutes.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Sao Vicente
On our travel from Seixal to Sao Vicente we will pass by four gorgeous waterfalls, making a stop at one of them and then we will make our way to your hotel or port. The ride will take around 60 minutes.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Posto Florestal Fanal
Beautiful and unique Forest Fanal . Where you will have the chance to walk and visit the centenary trees of this beautiful place.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- For any food restriction (e.g, Allergy, vegan), kindly put them on the Special Request upon booking.
- Kindly bring your own swim wear and towels if you wish to swim
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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