Portugal · Mountain Exploration

Nun's Valley Open 4X4 Tour

4 Hours Round trip from PT Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Madeira’s interior on an open 4x4 tour
  • 02 Visit Curral das Freiras, also known as Nun's Valley
  • 03 Take in views from Pico dos Barcelos and Paredão
  • 04 Reach Pico Areeiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak
  • 05 Enjoy dramatic scenery of cliffs, mountains, and reforested landscapes
  • 06 Learn about the history of the places visited

Discover the dramatic mountain landscapes of Madeira on this 4-hour open 4x4 tour to Nun's Valley. Travel into the island’s interior to visit Curral das Freiras, enjoy changing views of cliffs and mountains, and learn about the history of the area along the way.

The route also includes scenic viewpoints such as Paredão and Pico dos Barcelos, before climbing to Pico Areeiro, the third-highest peak in Madeira at 1818 meters. Expect striking scenery throughout, from reforested areas to sweeping high-altitude panoramas.

The route also includes scenic viewpoints such as Paredão and Pico dos Barcelos, before climbing to Pico Areeiro, the third-highest peak in Madeira at 1818 meters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Pico dos BarcelosCurral das FreirasParedãoPico Areeiro

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
  • 4x4 tour
  • liability insurance
  • maximum 8 persons per vehicle
  • multilanguage guide

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • pick up outside of Funchal extra fee
  • pick up at the cruise dock extra fee

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • 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
  • We do the pick up at your hotel / cruise port / holiday house

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
PT
Tour start
PT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in PT.

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