Portugal · Geological Wonders

Shore Excursion Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 tour

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day shore excursion from Funchal in an open-top 4x4
02 Explore the northwest side of Madeira beyond the usual tourist routes
03 Visit volcanic lava pools and scenic coastal areas
04 See Madeira’s UNESCO-listed native forest
05 Enjoy a short 15-minute levada walk
06 Travel through non-touristic villages, waterfalls, and sea cliffs
07 Cruise terminal pickup and drop-off included
08 Small-group experience with a local driver-guide

Discover the wild northwest side of Madeira on this full-day shore excursion by open-top 4x4. Designed for cruise guests, the tour includes pickup and drop-off at the cruise terminal and takes you beyond the usual routes to explore volcanic lava pools, non-touristic villages, dramatic sea cliffs, waterfalls, and Madeira’s UNESCO-listed native forest.

Along the way, enjoy a short levada walk and take in a changing landscape of mountain viewpoints, forested plateaus, and coastal scenery. With lunch included and a small-group setting, this is a great way to experience some of Madeira’s most scenic and lesser-known corners in a single day.

Designed for cruise guests, the tour includes pickup and drop-off at the cruise terminal and takes you beyond the usual routes to explore volcanic lava pools, non-touristic villages, dramatic sea cliffs, waterfalls, and 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, 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

Driver/guide
small group up to 8 persons
Local guide
free pick up hotels in Funchal center

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch

Know before you go

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