Volcanic Pools and Northwest 4WD Full Day Tour
Overview
Embark on this shore excursion and visit the best places at the NorthWest oF Madeira in a 4x4 vehicle with a open top roof. We will take you to the Western part of Madeira passing thru deep valleys, taking you up to 1500 meters high. You will get information and history about the views, native forest, fauna flora, meet the madeiran water aqueducts "levadas" and learn more about them.
Please bring some comfortable shoes as we may have a 15 minutes walk to learn more about the "levadas". We will pass the Madeira plateau, the only flat area in this island, and then drive to Porto Moniz where you will visit the vulcanic lava pools. If the weather slows, you can swim at the volcanic polls. The lunch is optional, and has a cost of €12.00 per person for a 3 meal course with beverage and coffee. On the way back, you will have stunning views cliff's and waterfalls, and we will have a stop where you can try our famous "nectar" poncha, one of our local drinks.
What's Included
- Hotel Funchal center pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Pick up harbour cruise dock
- Pick up outside of Funchal extra fee
Meeting and Pickup
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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- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Hotel Funchal center pickup and drop-off.
- Local taxes.
- Fuel surcharge.
- Driver/guide.
- Professional guide.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- pick up harbour cruise dock.
- pick up outside of Funchal extra fee.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Volcanic Pools and Northwest 4WD Full Day Tour is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Volcanic Pools and Northwest 4WD Full Day Tour 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!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel Funchal center pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Pick up harbour cruise dock
- Pick up outside of Funchal extra fee
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
- 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
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
