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Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 Full Day Tour

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Funchal, Portugal
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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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Overview

Explore the northwest side of Madeira in a 4x4 vehicle with an open top roof. Volcanic lava pools, a 15–minute levada walk, non-touristic villages, Madeira's UNESCO–listed native forest, waterfalls, sea cliffs, any many more great surprises await you.

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off - Pick up at the Cruise dock extra fee €5.00 per person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off - Funchal area free pick up
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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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

What To Expect

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Serra de Agua (pass by)

Serra de agua
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Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12 (pass by)

Encumeada
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Sao Vicente

Ginjas
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bica Da Cana (pass by)

Estanquinhos
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Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra (pass by)

Paul da Serra
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Levada do Paul da Serra (pass by)

Paul da Serra
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Vereda do Fanal

Fanal
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ribeira da Janela (pass by)

ribeira da Janela
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Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela

ribeira da Janela
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro Ribeira da Janela

ribeira da Janela
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porto Moniz

porto moniz
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

porto moniz If the weather alows you can swim at the volcanic lava pools
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Seixal (pass by)

Seixal
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Poca Das Lesmas

If the weather alows you can swim at the volcanic lava pools
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do Veu da Noiva

Seixal
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4×4 Full Day Tour?

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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Activity code: C-16813P24

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off - Pick up at the Cruise dock extra fee €5.00 per person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off - Funchal area free pick up
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Pick up outside of Funchal may have extra fuel tax

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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