4x4 Jeep Tour to the West & Northwest of Madeira
By Nature Connection Tours · listed in 4x4 jeep tours of west Madeira
The longer stops are the reason to book this one. Fanal gets 45 minutes. Porto Moniz gets two hours for lunch or a swim.
The route includes Cabo Girão and an off-road section near São Vicente. You also stop at Seixal's black sand beach. The guide's commentary and pickup from Funchal accommodation are included. Meals and entrance fees cost extra.
Seat swaps are part of the shared trip. I'd look elsewhere if you get travel sick or have limited mobility. Book at least 24 hours ahead.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 7 hours to 8 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 8 people
- Price
- from €69 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.99/5 from 154 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 21 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- Pickup is only from hotels and holiday rentals in Funchal.
- You need moderate fitness. This trip isn't recommended if you have limited mobility.
- Look elsewhere if you get travel sick. You'll swap seats every few stops.
- Each booking needs someone aged 11 or over. You can book for up to two children aged 1 to 10.
- Food and drinks aren't included. Entrance fees cost extra.
- Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
- At least one adult (11+) per booking, up to 8 people per booking.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Stop in Câmara de Lobos for about 30 minutes
- Stop at Cabo Girão for about 15 minutes
- Pass through Ribeira Brava
- Stop for poncha in Serra de Água, about 40 minutes
- Drive off-road through the forest near São Vicente, about 10 minutes
- Stop for photos at a waterfall near São Vicente, about 20 minutes
- Stop at Seixal beach for about 30 minutes
- Time for lunch or a swim in Porto Moniz, about two hours
- Explore Fanal for about 45 minutes
- Drive across Paul da Serra
- Stop at Ponta do Sol pier for about 30 minutes
- Return to your accommodation in Funchal, about 60 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- Camara De Lobos
Câmara de Lobos, located on Madeira's south coast, was the first place inhabited by João Gonçalves Zarco, the navigator who discovered this 'pearl of the Atlantic'. The municipality stands out for its centuries-old fishing tradition.
- Cabo Girao
One of Madeira top viewpoints, Cabo Girão skywalk, one of the highest sea cliffs in the World with 580m The Cabo Girão viewpoint offers a unique perspective over the cities of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal: an urban scenery framed by a natural amphitheatre facing south. In the background, it is possible to see Fajã do Rancho and Fajã do Cabo Girão, which stand out for the small areas of cultivated land at the foot of the cliffs.
- Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava benefits from a privileged climate and exhibits a diverse natural heritage and landscape. Some of Madeira's most famous regional products are grown here.
- Serra de Agua
Great opportunity to try the our original drink Poncha from Serra de agua
- Sao Vicente
Fantastic off road experience through Madeira unique Laurisilva Forest with stunning views over Madeira heights mountains
- Sao Vicente
This peaceful place, offers great views of the volcanic geological formations and the traditional mountainous landscapes we stop at a beautiful waterfall for a picture and contemplate the beauty of Nature
- Praia do Porto do Seixal
Here the scenery is painted in harmonious tones a black sand beach bathed by the Atlantic and sheltered by escarpments and green mountains. This place therefore looks like a green amphitheatre
- Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz has some of the most beautiful images of the Region from picturesque Mountains to the famous Natural Lava Pools, Formed by volcanic rocks. Here you will have the opportunity to go for a swim in the crystal blue waters and have Lunch to enjoy the flavours of the local cuisine (optional - not included)
- Vereda do Fanal
Here we will find and explore the stunning Laurissilva forest of Fanal, Unesco World Heritage site this idyllic place is one of the most emblematic places of the Northwest. Marked by the presence of a centuries-old Tis forest, Fanal is known for its mystical landscape. Natural surprises abound in every nook and cranny of this forest area.
- Levada do Paul da Serra
Paul da Serra offers amazing views over the mountain peaks and the deep valleys that mark its surroundings. On days with good visibility, it is possible to see the coastline of the south and north coasts. T
- Cais da Ponta do Sol
Ponta do Sol is known for its beaches and typical villages. In addition, the archipelago's famous products, such as bananas and sugar cane, are grown here and you will be to see how they work the land, we then move from the sea level to the highest plateau mountain on the island, Paul da serra at 1418 metres high going though old roads and off-road experience
- Funchal
Back to where we start the Journey at your hotel or accommodation with a collection of great memories, another experience to talk and hopefully with the wish of seeing each other again soon.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Small Group more attention from your guide, Privacy & Comfort
- Live Commentary on board
- Private Guide
- Hotel Pick up & Drop off In Funchal Areas
Paid separately
- Food & Drinks
- Entrance fees
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 103 pickup points listed by the operator.
We offer complementary pickups all around hotels and holidays rentals in Funchal areas only. We don’t offer pickups outside of Funchal areas
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 09:00. Check your date when you book.
Instant confirmation. Book at least 1 day ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
Cancellation, weather and limits
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
- 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before
Bad weather can cancel the trip. The trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues
- Not recommended for travelers with motion sickness. During shared tours, participants are asked to rotate seats every few stops, which may not be suitable for everyone. If this is a concern, a private tour would be a better option. Please contact us to inquire about availability for private tours.
- Child rate: ages 1 to 10
- Adult rate: ages 11 to 90
Ratings by source
4.99/5 from 154 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 21 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 5.0 | 21 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 5.0 | 133 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Nature Connection Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
Madeira West is full of Mountains, cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, forest & Natural Lava pools with crystal clear waters and is best explored in a 4x4 Vehicle where you will be able to fell and see the real insights that the island has to offer away from the crowds and trough some place that are just possible to reach by 4x4.
This is a small group tour, offering you & more attention from your guide with the possibility to customised the tour making this experience unique & exclusive!
Alternatives in the same collection
- Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest€14 cheaper · 12 people at most · from €55 per adult
- Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X430 minutes longer · 15 people at most · from €69 per adult
- West Madeira 4x4 Tour with Local Guide€20 dearer · 1 hour longer · 6 people at most · from €89 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Every detail on this page comes from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
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