Portugal · Land Adventure

West volcanic pools & Unesco 4x4 Tour

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Madeira’s northwest coast by 4x4
  • 02 Travel in a small group of up to 8 people
  • 03 Drive along old stone-plastered roads and off-road tracks
  • 04 Pass through Serra de Água, Encumeada, Paul da Serra, Fanal, Porto Moniz, and Seixal
  • 05 Enjoy forest, mountain, and coastal scenery
  • 06 Possible swim stop in Porto Moniz or at Seixal beach, weather permitting

Discover Madeira’s dramatic northwest on an 8-hour 4x4 adventure through mountain roads, forest landscapes, and volcanic coastline. Travel in a small group of up to 8 people as you explore narrow stone-plastered roads, off-road tracks, and scenic viewpoints that reveal a wilder side of the island.

This route takes you through places such as Serra de Água, Encumeada, Paul da Serra, Fanal, Porto Moniz, and Seixal. When weather conditions allow, there may also be time to enjoy the sea at Porto Moniz or the black sandy beach of Seixal.

Discover Madeira’s dramatic northwest on an 8-hour 4x4 adventure through mountain roads, forest landscapes, and volcanic coastline.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Funchal
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Serra de aguaEncumeadaGinjasPAul da SerraFanalPorto MonizPorto MonizSeixal

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

  • free pick up Funchal center / Caniço
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • insurance

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • lunch optional
  • cruise dock / harbour
  • Camara de Lobos
  • Santa Cruz, Machico, Calheta, São Vicente,, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol
  • Ponta Delgada, Porto da Cruz, Camacha, Santo da Serra, Caniçal
  • Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Please confirm pick-up with supplier 24-hours prior to tour
  • We will confirm the tour and give the correct pick up time
    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, cruise dock / harbour
    €10.00 p/p - Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), Machico, Santa Cruz, Calheta, São Vicente,
    €15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Camacha, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Caniçal
    €20.00 p/p - Prazeres, Faial, Porto da Cruz, 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 Funchal.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Funchal.
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 Funchal..

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