Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: Forest and Mountains
By iGo Madeira Tours · listed in private tours of Madeira
You can drive the buggy or ride as a passenger on this private guided trip. Anyone driving needs a driving licence. I'd choose it for the chance to drive the forest roads.
The route leaves Funchal for Pico Alto and Poiso. It continues past Pico do Suna and the Lamaceiros lagoon towards Portela. Forest roads through Serra das Funduras follow, with Santo da Serra before the return.
From €74 is per person for ages 6 to 80. A safety briefing comes first. Fuel and insurance are included. GoPro photos and videos are delivered without an extra charge.
- Trip type
- Private activity
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Listed group limit
- your own group, up to 6 per booking
- Price
- from €74 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 5.00/5 from 79 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 30 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Details as of
- 13 September 2026
Before you book
- Drivers must bring a driving licence. You can join as a passenger instead.
- From €74 is per person. Booking ages are 6 to 80, with up to 6 people per booking.
- The buggy has four seats. Ask about the vehicle arrangement if your party has more than four people.
- Meet at the parking-area entrance shown on the map. If arriving by car, proceed to level -2. Hotel pickup is unavailable.
- Food and drinks cost extra. A waterproof poncho is also excluded.
- Your booking needs approval after you send it. Departures are daily at 09:00 and 14:00. Book at least 12 hours ahead.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
- Give this one a miss if you're pregnant, or if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Programme
- Meet your guide at the parking-area entrance in Funchal. Drivers need a driving licence.
- Start with the safety and mountain-driving briefing.
- Drive or ride as a passenger, with a private guide and explanations at stops.
- Visit Pico Alto and Poiso before continuing to Pico do Suna.
- Continue to the Lamaceiros lagoon and Portela viewpoint.
- Follow the Serra das Funduras forest road to Santo da Serra.
- Return to Funchal. Allow 4 hours for the activity.
Photos
Photos from the tour listing on Viator.
Included
- Private guide for a personalized Experience.
- Fuel and Taxes included, no hidden costs.
- Free Photo and Media delivery with no additional charges.
- Flexible Stops to suit your preferences.
- Insurance
Paid separately
- Food & Drinks
- Waterproof poncho
Meeting point, pickup and return
Meet at the start point, details on the tour page.
Our guide will meet you at the entrance of the parking area in front of the building. If you arrive by car, parking is available. Please proceed to level -2, where our buggies are located. Show in Google Maps
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 09:00, 14:00. Check your date when you book.
The operator confirms after you book. Book at least 12 hours 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 operator's conditions, as written
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Adult rate: ages 6 to 80
Ratings by source
5.00/5 from 79 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 5.0 from 30 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 5.0 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 5.0 | 49 | 49 | 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 iGo Madeira Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
This Private Buggy Tour is On and Off-road starting in Funchal, stopping at Pico Alto viewpoint, Poiso, Pico do Suna, Lamaceiros lagoon and Portela viewpoint, where you can admire the beauty of the districts of Porto da Cruz and Faial, near the imposing rock of Penha d’Águia. The tour continues along the forest road of the Serra das Funduras, where we can observe the magnificent Laurissilva Forest. Along the trail through this forest you can admire the extraordinary beauty of the endemic flora and fauna of the island, the verdigris of the trees, the melodious singing of the birds and the whole environment is magical! Santo da Serra will be the end of this unique experience…time to return to Funchal.
Alternatives in the same collection
- West Side Private Full Day Tours around Madeira Islandfrom €230 per group · 5 hours to 6 hours
- Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeepfrom €259 per group · 7 hours to 8 hours
- Private Half day tour around Madeira Islandfrom €190 per group · 3 hours to 4 hours
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.
Report a mistake · How we choose tours
Bookings go through Viator. If you book through a link here, we earn a commission. It costs you nothing extra. How we earn.