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Madeira Off-Road Tours

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| Madeira, Portugal
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from $59.70 per person

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On average, this is booked 27 (0) days in advance.
17 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Madeira off-road tours, it’s all about our private and personalized service. As a traveler, you want to be less of a tourist and have more of an adventure, that’s why we’re staffed with only the most knowledgeable local guides, born and raised in the islands to provide you a truly memorable day here in Madeira!

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

If your accommodation is outside Funchal, we can arrangement a starting place in funchal to pick you up.

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Caminho da Igreja Nova
São Martinho, 9000-273 Funchal, Portugal

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Santana

From Funchal towards the highest mountais we allways have funchal scenery behind us, soon we arrive at the third highest mountain in Pico do Areeiro at 1818m altitude with stuning views and landscapes. After we will start our discent to Santana trougth ribeiro frio and cruzinhas, where we will see the beauty of our indigenous Laurissilva Forest was classified as UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in December 1999. Once we get to Santana we will show you the houses that keeps the original characteristics of Santana, a thatched roof and of course stoping for a lunch, after the lunch we come our way back by the eastern coast where you will be introduced once more to breathtaking views, stopping at last at the eastern point of Madeira, Ponta de São Loureço.
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7 hours Admission Ticket Included

Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

Starting from Funchal trought Câmara de Lobos, on our way to Ribeira Brava we are going to travel trougth the old roads, in the morning we start in the southwestern coast , and have a stop for a drink, after we will continue our way up until the plateau to 1500m altitude were we will be above the clouds like in the aircraft :). After crossing on the plateau Paúl da Serra all the way to Porto Moniz will be in off-road! Here we are going to stop for Lunch and take a bath in the natural vulcanic swiming pools. After our lunch we will drive along the northen coast villages and our guides will showcasing amazing sea cliffs with lush vegetation, amog them you will see some of the best waterfalls on the island.
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7 hours Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madeira Off-Road Tours?

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-209899P1

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Madeira Off-Road Tours?
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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 4..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Madeira Off-Road Tours is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Madeira Off-Road Tours 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

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  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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