Adventure

From Funchal: Full-Day Madeira Peaks Tour by Open 4x4

Adventure

From Funchal: Full-Day Madeira Peaks Tour by Open 4x4

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Enjoy an open 4x4 tour to the highest peaks of Madeira. Admire the views of iconic straw-thatched houses in Santana, a local rum factory, and a picturesque forest.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, German
Pickup included
Pick-up is provided at your hotel in Funchal. Pick-up at hotels and guesthouses outside Funchal city will be charged additional fees: €5 per person from the cruise dock or harbor, São Vicente, Machico, Santa Cruz, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Ribeira Brava and Campanário; and €10 per person at Caniçal, Porto Moniz, Santo da Serra and Ponta Delgada.

Experience

Highlights
  • Discover the UNESCO-listed Laurisilva of Madeira forest
  • Admire the highest mountains of Madeira
  • Enjoy the tastes of traditional foods
Full description
Begin this full-day 4x4 tour with a pick-up at your hotel in Funchal and travel deep into the southeast of Madeira. You’ll come to Machico town and the line that divides the north and south of the island. Take in breathtaking views of the Eagles Rock from Portela. Drive down, stopping in Porto da Cruz, which is the next must-see point. Visit a sugar cane factory, continue to the Faial coastline and then up to see the typical houses of Santana. These small straw-thatched triangular houses are emblematic of Madeira and intricate in their construction. Head down into the valley and through the forest to Riveiro Frio at an elevation of 1818 meters, the third-highest peak on the Island.
Includes
  • Local guide
  • Pick-up and drop off in Funchal city (other locations at additional cost)
  • Optional lunch (€18 per person)
  • Tips
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cash
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 247 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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It was a very fun experience, especially during the off roads. Our guide also stopped us at a rum factory which was part of the tour, and we where given the opportunity to taste different rums. In addition, we also went high on a mountain where we could see everything below us and it was beautiful!

March 29, 2023

This was my best tour trip I have ever had. It’s very adventurous and José was spectacular as our guide. He would randomly stop in several places and show us the plants and fruit grown around the island. The people in the group were also great and I was very lucky to be in this tour with exactly these people. Lots of laughs, fun and the views were breathtaking. Thank you so very much for the wonderful time. I shall never forget this!

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March 29, 2023

Spencer, the Driver/Guide was knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed the whole experience because he imparted his knowledge of the flora was impeccable and he made the drive interesting because he explained where we were on the island and what to look out for.

March 29, 2023

Product ID: 59628