Portugal · Rural Experiences

Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 Full Day Tour

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Funchal. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Madeira’s northwest in an open-top 4x4
02 Visit Madeira’s UNESCO-listed native forest
03 Enjoy a 15-minute levada walk
04 See waterfalls, sea cliffs and volcanic landscapes
05 Pass through non-touristic villages
06 Chance to swim in volcanic lava pools, weather permitting

Discover Madeira’s dramatic northwest on a full-day 4x4 adventure with an open-top roof. Travel through mountain landscapes, non-touristic villages, sea cliffs, waterfalls and volcanic scenery, with stops that showcase a wilder, more authentic side of the island.

Along the way, enjoy a short levada walk and visit Madeira’s UNESCO-listed native forest. Weather permitting, there may also be time to swim in the volcanic lava pools, making this an exciting mix of nature, scenery and off-road exploration.

Along the way, enjoy a short levada walk and visit Madeira’s UNESCO-listed native forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Funchal

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Funchal. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Local guide
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off - Funchal area free pick up
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off - Pick up at the Cruise dock extra fee €5.00 per person

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
pick up outside of Funchal may have extra fuel tax

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We do the pick up at Airbnb, hotel & cruise port Free pick up in Funchal / Caniço area, other areas extra fee: free pick up - Funchal, Caniço €5.00 p/p - Camara de Lobos, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), cruise dock / harbour €10.00 p/p - Machico, Santa Cruz, Camacha, Calheta, São Vicente, €15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Caniçal €20.00 p/p - Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana €25.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Santana