Full Day Private 4x4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide

Name: Full Day Private 4x4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide
Brand: Cool Shore Excursions
SKU: 850038
Price: 434.7 EUR
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Rating: 5.00 (14 reviews)

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6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

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Overview

Customize your 4WD tour, discovering and admiring the great and unique landscapes from the west side of Madeira. This is a private tailored experience, where you will make your own program just your family/friends in the car.
Your guide will give you some options of places that you can visit, since wine tasting at Barbusano, São Vicente caves, a little hike at a water aqueducts "levada walk", swim at the natural pools, traditional lunch, UNESCO forest, you have a lot to choose, but in 8 hours you just see a tiny part of the West.
Our guide will tell you intersting facts from Madeira, history, culture, gastronomy, fauna & flora, hidden places just known from the locals, passing at off road beaten track and the old roads.
This tour is not shared with other clients. Group Maximum: 8 travelers

What's Included

Driver/guide

Lunch €18
Gratuities
Fuel surcharge

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

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

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Serra de Agua

Serra de Água's name is derived from the historical construction of a watermill used for sawmilling, that was named serra de água, and later became applied to the entire parish. Wood was the first of livelihood and income for the early settlers to Madeira, and due to the abundance of vegetation in Serra de Água the sawmills, commercial exportation of wood was very profitable.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro da Encumeada (pass by)

A new road traverses the 1004 m high Encumeada pass. Starting in Ribeira Brava at the south coast, the road winds up to Serra d’Água (which was the island’s first water power station) and arrives at the top of the valley giving incredible views of both the south and the north coast.

Sao Vicente

Most of the rustic manor houses go back to the XVIII century, a time of economic relief and comfort, due to the good fortunes of viticulture. These gigantic houses were very ostentatious and consisted of two levels: on the first floor the winepress, the agricultural implements and the products of the harvests were kept; the second floor was the noble part of the house and the access was made through an outdoor staircase.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra (pass by)

Its highest point is the peak pico do Paul at 1,640 metres (5,380 ft) from where you can admire the length of the entire plateau. On days with good visibility, both the south and north coasts are visible.

Levada do Paul da Serra (pass by)

Almost all the walk is done side by side with the levada, that most of the times is littered with water. Make some breaks along the way and enjoy nature and the entire surrounding this tour offers.Occasionally you can find a few cows along the way that, despite being familiar with human presence, you should pay attention and be cautious when passing near them.

Vereda do Fanal (pass by)

There are parts where the path is open, offering hikers the opportunity to appreciate the grandeur and magnificence of the landscape. Other parts of the trail are closed and covered up by the magnificent and lush vegetation of Laurissilva’s forest, delighting visitors with its freshness and abundance.Along the way there are several viewpoints that reveal a set of beautiful landscapes, highlighting the view over the valley of Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira.

Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela

The formation of three high rocks with a characteristic shape protrudes from the sea near the mouth of the longest river on the island. You can watch it from the beach.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

The natural pools at Porto Moniz have been created by nature. A natural pool basin formed of volcanic rocks is filled with crystalline oceanic salt water. Bathing here is pleasant because the water is warmer than in the open Atlantic Ocean. At the same time, the water condition is very good thanks to the natural circulation. Sometimes you can meet there with big waves. price nearly €3.00

30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porto Moniz

visit the fortress, natural pools and the aquarim The extensive promenade stretches from Madeira Aquarium to natural seafront pools. Adjacent to the promenade is a children's playground, a garden with ocean views and several restaurants.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Seixal

With a breathtaking landscape — the green cliffs and mountains of the island's north coast — this unsupervised beach offers its visitors access to the toilet facilities, showers and the bar of Clube Naval do Seixal Pools, right next to it, which is a free access facility with a natural pool and sun loungers.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sao Vicente Caves

These caves were discovered by the local population in 1885. Fascinated, they disclosed their finding, which deserved the attention of James Yates Johnson, an Englishman who worked out a project to make good use of them.A truly amazing walk through the entrails of the earth during which you will be able to admire volcanic stalactites, lava accumulations, known as ‘lava cakes’, and the ‘erratic block’ (a stone carried by the lava that got stuck in one of the lava channels because of its dimensions). An experience not to be missed! price €8.00

45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Poca Das Lesmas

Another great free access option for a swim are the crystal-clear waters of the volcanic natural pools called ‘Poças das Lesmas’, a quiet and sheltered place that has a bar, as well as toilet and shower facilities.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piscinas do clube naval do Seixal

This is precisely the stunning scenery of one of the most popular beaches in this parish, Porto do Seixal Beach, a natural black sand beach located right next to Seixal harbour.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Madeira Islands (pass by)

The archipelago includes the islands of Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Desertas, administered together with the separate archipelago of the Savage Islands. The region has political and administrative autonomy through the Administrative Political Statute of the Autonomous Region of Madeira provided for in the Portuguese Constitution. The autonomous region is an integral part of the European Union as an outermost region. Madeira generally has a very mild and moderated subtropical climate with mediterranean summer droughts and winter rain. There are many microclimates courtesy of the elevation changes.

Ponta do Pargo (pass by)

Ponta do Pargo is a diamond-shape territory on the western edge of the island Madeira. From its high-altitude cliffs it extends into the interior along escarpments cut by several river valleys to the Serra do Paul.

Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse

Admire the western side of Madeira. Located at Ponta Vigia, a rocky cliff escarpment (290 metres above sea level), the lighthouse was inaugurated in 1922, its silhouette has dominated the skyline of this escarpment. Its light is 312 metres above sea level, sometimes becoming enveloped by fog but an important signal for seafaring ships.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ribeira Da Vaca (pass by)

with a few animal shelter, used many years ago by the locals

Jardim do Mar

Its name originates in the transition between steep slopes without vegetation and a wonderful green seaside resort that was once covered with a mantle of wild flowers.Surrounded by the sea and cloaked by the mountains, this parish preserves the tranquillity of the old days, of which the old narrow streets and low-level houses with different shapes of chimneys still bear witness.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Paul do Mar (pass by)

Until the late 1960s you could only access this fishing village by boat and for the next thirty years the only way to go down there was very slowly and carefully on a dangerous road.

Madalena do Mar (pass by)

Located next to Ponta do Sol, the sea village of Madalena do Mar was once an important centre of sugarcane production. Currently, the primary sector continues to be the basis of its economy, as it has one of the largest banana plantations on the whole island, thanks to its fertile land and favourable climate.

Ponta Do Sol (pass by)

Historically, the main sources of income in this region has been agriculture, fishing and trade. a region where you will find more sun throughout the year than in any other part of the island.

Cais da Ponta do Sol

The Ponta do Sol Pier was built by the Ponta do Sol City Council in the years 1848 to 1850, having been designed by the engineer Tibério August Blanc. Architecturally, it is very unique, with a wide and well-designed arch built on a basalt stone device.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cascata dos Anjos (pass by)

The Cascata dos Anjos (Angels Waterfall) is a waterfall located in the civil parish of Anjos, municipality of Ponta do Sol, on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The waterfall cascades over the rockface onto the old E.R.101 regional roadway, and spills into the sea below.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private 4×4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Day Private 4×4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).

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Q: What's included in the price?

The following is included:

Driver/guide.

The following is NOT included:

Lunch. €18.
Gratuities.
Fuel surcharge.

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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?

Accessibility information for the Full Day Private 4x4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide is as follows:

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full Day Private 4×4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

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Full Day Private 4x4 Tour in West Madeira with Local Guide

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