Portugal · Land Adventure

Craters of Fire 4X4 Full-Day Tour

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day 4x4 adventure in southwest Madeira
  • 02 Explore the Craters of Fire area
  • 03 Travel along old roads and off-road tracks
  • 04 Discover wild and lesser-known parts of the island
  • 05 Pass through scenic villages including Ribeira Brava and Ponta do Sol
  • 06 Visit areas such as Paul da Serra, Prazeres, and Calheta
  • 07 Hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • 08 Led by a local guide

Explore Madeira’s rugged southwest on a full-day 4x4 adventure through the Craters of Fire. Travel along old roads from the Campanário area and head into wild, lesser-known parts of the island for an off-road experience that showcases dramatic landscapes and a different side of Madeira.

Along the way, pass through scenic villages and coastal areas including Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol, Paul da Serra, Prazeres, Fajã Ovelha, Paul do Mar, Jardim do Mar, Calheta, and Arco da Calheta. This tour is ideal for travellers looking to combine sightseeing with a thrilling ride through nature.

Explore Madeira’s rugged southwest on a full-day 4x4 adventure through the Craters of Fire.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

CampanárioRibeira BravaPonta do SolPaul da SerraPrazeresPrazeresFajã OvelhaPaul do MarJardim do MarCalhetaArco da Calheta

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Funchal. 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 4x4 tour
  • insurance

What's Not Included

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

Know before you go

  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • 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 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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