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Portugal · Land Adventure
Volcanic Pools and Northwest 4WD Full Day Tour
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Explore Madeira’s northwest in an open-top 4WD vehicle
- 02 See the volcanic lava pools at Porto Moniz
- 03 Learn about Madeira’s levadas, flora, fauna and history
- 04 Travel through deep valleys and up to high mountain viewpoints
- 05 Visit the island’s plateau and scenic coastal areas
- 06 Enjoy stops for cliffs, waterfalls and local poncha
- 07 Possible swim in the volcanic pools, weather permitting
Discover Madeira’s dramatic northwest on a full-day 4WD adventure through deep valleys, high mountain landscapes, native forest and coastal scenery. Travelling in an open-top vehicle, you’ll explore a varied route that includes levadas, the island’s unique plateau area, and some of the region’s most striking viewpoints.
Along the way, learn about Madeira’s history, flora and fauna, with time for a short walk to better understand the famous water aqueducts. The tour also visits Porto Moniz to see the volcanic lava pools, with the chance to swim if weather conditions allow, and includes scenic stops for cliffs, waterfalls and a taste of local poncha.
The tour also visits Porto Moniz to see the volcanic lava pools, with the chance to swim if weather conditions allow, and includes scenic stops for cliffs, waterfalls and a taste of local poncha.
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
Languages
English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
Day by day
The itinerary
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Fuel surcharge
- Local taxes
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Hotel Funchal center pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- pick up harbour cruise dock
- pick up outside of Funchal extra fee
Know before you go
- INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Not stroller accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- 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
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Ribeira Brava.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Ribeira Brava.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Ribeira Brava..
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