Portugal · Land Adventure

The best of SouthWest open top roof 4x4 experience

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Open-top 4x4 adventure through Madeira’s southwest
  • 02 Travel across coastal roads, volcanic landscapes and mountain plateaus
  • 03 Visit Paul da Serra, Ponta do Sol, Calheta and traditional seaside villages
  • 04 See banana and sugar cane plantation areas
  • 05 Stop at the dramatic western cliffs near Ponta do Pargo
  • 06 Experience the fishing and surf atmosphere of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar
  • 07 Taste local gin, rum and liqueurs at a distillery
  • 08 Enjoy a full-day tour with guide and transport from Funchal

Discover Madeira’s wild southwest on an open-top 4x4 adventure through coastal roads, terraced hillsides and volcanic landscapes. This full-day experience takes you from sunny villages and plantation country up to the high plateau of Paul da Serra, then onward to dramatic cliffs, surf towns and seaside scenery.

Along the way, explore places such as Ponta do Sol, Prazeres, Fajã da Ovelha, Paul do Mar, Jardim do Mar, Calheta and Madalena do Mar. A visit to a local distillery adds a flavourful local touch, with tastings of gin, rum and liqueurs inspired by Madeira’s long tradition of sugar cane and artisanal spirits.

Discover Madeira’s wild southwest on an open-top 4x4 adventure through coastal roads, terraced hillsides and volcanic landscapes.

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
Cities Funchal, Calheta, Madeira Island
Languages English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

CampanárioRibeira BravaPonta do solPonta do solMadeiraPaul da SerraPaul da SerraPrazeresprazeresFajã da OvelhaPaul do MarJardim do marCalhetaMadelena do mar

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Funchal. 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Rum & Gin taste - local destilery

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside of Funchal / Caniço extra fee

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • • Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • Please send us the full address. We do the pick up at Airbnb, hotel & cruise port Free pick up in Funchal / Caniço area, other areas extra fee: €5.00 p/p - cruise dock / harbour €5.00 p/p - Camara de Lobos, €10.00 p/p - Santa Cruz, Machico, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center) Calheta, São Vicente, €15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz, Camacha, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Caniçal, €20.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, 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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