West of Madeira | Full Day 4x4 Tour

Funchal, Portugal
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Direct to Ponta do Sol, avoiding the crowds at Ribeira Brava, for the morning coffee stop and south coast views.

Old roads only the Land Rover can deal with, ascending through the rural areas of Ponta do Sol.

45 minute off-road track to Paul da Serra, the largest Plateau of the island, 1494m above sea level!

Descending towards the North side of the island to Ribeira da Janela with large landscape views of the protected UNESCO forest

Lunch at the Aqua Natura hotel in Porto Moniz, with a view over the volcanic rock pools

After a walk around the village of Porto Moniz, we head South through the village of Seixal (rock pools, swimming)

Through Sao Vicente and Serra de Agua (poncha)

And finally ending at the Cabo Girao glass bottom viewpoint

Description

Mother nature at it's finest!

The west is full of cliffs and valleys, I find that on the west we see less people and more nature.

The morning is usually spent exploring the south western coastline, one or two villages, some history and some great photo stops.

According to the weather, we will at some point start climbing to one of the west tour's main attraction, the plateau, Paul Da Serra.

If the weather is good we will spend a fair amount of time up here taking in the unbelievable views, the volcanic valleys formed during the 3rd phase of eruptions that created Madeira, the small villages of the South West from up above, clouds formed below us, laurel forests, cows, and much more....

It's then time to descend to Porto Moniz, the second main event of our tour.

For lunch, we stop at the Aqua Natura Hotel which is simply, for us, the best place in Porto Moniz for lunch (optional extra, not included in price)

After all that we make our way back to Funchal, stoping at various attractions along the way including waterfalls, local bars, churches, volcanic caves (extra), volcanic sand beaches, lagoons for swimming in (weather permitting)

This trip is highly improvised, making it a real adventure every time!

Great for families, nature lovers and those who like being away from the crowds.

Inclusions

  • Hotel Pick-up and drop off
  • Small group (6 passengers max)
  • Comfortable, closed top Land Rover Discovery perfect for all weather conditions
  • Qualified fun, friendly and informative guide and driver
  • Great introduction to the culture and history of the island
  • Short 45 minute levada walk (optional)
  • Relaxed, no "time schedule" attitude

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Pick up fees (outside of Funchal)

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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