Our selection: 9 4x4 days on the west of the island
There are 93 4x4 days on the west of the island, from guides on Viator and other providers. We went through all of them and picked the 9 most reliable ones. We chose by reviews and by what each trip actually includes. Each has 4.5 stars or more from at least 30 reviews. Here they are. Private tours and other formats are below.
Prices, times and reviews as of . We last went through the list on . How we choose.
Jeep tours in west Madeira: which one to choose
Give the west a full day. These jeep trips take seven to eight hours along old roads and off-road tracks. Most routes include Fanal's forest and the pools at Porto Moniz. Several also stop at Seixal and Cabo Girão.
Pickup is usually from your accommodation in Funchal. Some trips also collect in Caniço and Câmara de Lobos. Starting prices range from €55 to €89 per adult on shared trips. Several use open-top jeeps.
For your own jeep, the private west day lets you plan the route. Private starting prices range from €295 to €436 per group. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra on most trips.
5.00/5 from 205 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
This has the lowest starting price in our shared list at €55 per adult. The route includes Fanal and Cabo Girão with a lunch stop in Porto Moniz. A Madeira wine tasting rounds off the day from Monday to Friday.
I'd book it for the west coast with a wine stop. Children's tickets start at age four. Babies cannot join.
The trade-off.Seixal gets about 10 minutes. Cabo Girão entry costs extra.
From price
€55 per adult
Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
Listed group limit The most people the operator takes on one departure. Your trip may have fewer.?
up to 12 people
Listed guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Listed departure times
09:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
Lowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Times are local. Check your date and the guide language when you book.
Before you book
The wine tasting runs from Monday to Friday.
Children's tickets start at age four. Babies cannot join.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Details as of .
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The open jeep with a levada walk
4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups
5.00/5 from 79 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
You ride in an open-top UMM jeep on old roads and off-road tracks. The day includes a 30-minute levada walk on Paul da Serra. Porto Moniz gets two hours for lunch or a swim.
This works if you want a short walk as part of the day. You need at least two people aged 10 or over to book. Children must travel with an adult. Look elsewhere if you have a spinal injury.
The trade-off.Lunch and entry to the Porto Moniz pools cost extra. Pickup outside Funchal and Caniço costs extra.
From price
€65 per adult
Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
Listed group limit The most people the operator takes on one departure. Your trip may have fewer.?
up to 8 people
Listed guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Listed departure times
09:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
Lowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Times are local. Check your date and the guide language when you book.
Before you book
You need at least two people aged 10 or over to book. Children must travel with an adult.
Pickup outside Funchal and Caniço costs extra. Arrange a meeting point near the port before booking.
Cruise passengers must give the ship name and docking time. Add your disembarkation and reboarding times.
Food and drinks aren't included. Entry to the Porto Moniz pools costs extra.
Mention any dietary needs when booking. A vegetarian lunch can be requested.
Give this one a miss if you have a back or spine injury.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Details as of .
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The west loop with brief stops
Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão
4.83/5 from 1,011 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
The route covers Porto Moniz and Seixal as well as Fanal and Cabo Girão. There's also a stop by the fishing boats in Câmara de Lobos. The whole day takes 7 hours.
I'd choose it to see the west in a group of up to 8 people. Look elsewhere if you want longer to walk in Fanal. You need moderate fitness.
The trade-off.Fanal gets about 20 minutes. Lunch and entry to Cabo Girão and the Porto Moniz pools cost extra.
From price
€67 per adult
Duration
7 hours
Listed group limit The most people the operator takes on one departure. Your trip may have fewer.?
up to 8 people
Listed guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, French
Listed departure times
09:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Lowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Times are local. Check your date and the guide language when you book.
Before you book
You need moderate fitness.
Children must travel with an adult. Each booking needs someone aged 12 or over.
Pickup outside Funchal costs extra.
Lunch and drinks aren't included. Entry to Cabo Girão and the Porto Moniz pools costs extra.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Details as of .
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The day with water included
Fanal Forest, Skywalk & Lava Pools: West Madeira 4x4 Expedition
4.88/5 from 68 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
Porto Moniz gets two hours before a 45-minute stop in Fanal. There are three morning start times. Bottled water is included.
It suits you if you want both forest time and a swim. Look elsewhere for a smaller group or if you have limited mobility. Children's tickets start at age four. Ask when you'll get confirmation.
The trade-off.The shared departure can have up to 18 people. Lunch and entry to Cabo Girão and the Porto Moniz pools cost extra.
From price
€79.99 per adult
Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
Listed group limit The most people the operator takes on one departure. Your trip may have fewer.?
up to 18 people
Listed guide languages
German, English, French, Spanish
Listed departure times
08:30, 09:00, 09:30
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Lowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Times are local. Check your date and the guide language when you book.
Before you book
You can book for up to six people at once.
Children's tickets start at age four.
This trip isn't recommended if you have limited mobility.
Lunch and alcoholic drinks aren't included. Entry to Cabo Girão and the Porto Moniz pools costs extra.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Details as of .
Private charters and other formats
These are priced per boat or work differently, so they don't go in the ranked list.
The private open-top day you plan
4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other
4.98/5 from 162 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
Plan a private east day in an open-top UMM jeep from €295 per group. Agree the route before booking if Pico do Arieiro or Ponta de São Lourenço is the reason for your trip.
Check first. Agree the west route before booking. The same product also offers trips to Santana. Book for up to six people. Children must be over five and travel with an adult. Ask about any pickup fee before booking. Food and drinks aren't included. Cruise passengers must give their ship name and arrival times. Include the time you need to be back on board.
From price
€295 per group
Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
Listed group limit
private
Listed guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Listed departure times
times shown at booking
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Before you book
Agree the east route before booking.
Book for up to six people.
Children must be over five and travel with an adult.
Ask about any pickup fee before booking.
Cruise passengers must give the ship name and docking time. Add your disembarkation and reboarding times.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Details as of .
The private day with two jeep types
Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day Porto Moniz or Santana
5.00/5 from 88 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
Choose the east route for this private jeep day with a stop in Santana and at Ponta do Rosto. Your choice of an open UMM or closed-roof Land Rover depends on availability.
Check first. Ask for the west route when you book. The UMM has an open top. The Land Rover has a closed roof. Vehicle requests depend on availability. Book for up to six people. A moderate level of fitness is needed. Pickup outside Funchal costs extra. Food and drinks aren't included. Entrance fees cost extra.
From price
€300 per group
Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
Listed group limit
private
Listed guide languages
Portuguese, English, French
Listed departure times
08:30, 09:00, 09:30
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Before you book
Ask for the east route when you book.
Vehicle requests depend on availability.
Book for up to six people.
You need moderate fitness.
Pickup outside Funchal costs extra.
Food and drinks aren't included. Entrance fees cost extra.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Details as of .
The wine day in an open jeep
Signature Wine Tastings, Skywalk, Nature 4x4 Open Roof Expedition
4.88/5 from 193 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
This open-roof jeep day pairs a vineyard visit near São Vicente with a wine tasting in Câmara de Lobos. It runs on Thursdays for travellers who want wine stops and time at Cabo Girão.
Check first. Take a different route for the Porto Moniz pools. Runs on Thursdays at 09:00 with an English-speaking guide. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra. Pickup outside central Funchal costs extra. Each booking needs someone aged 11 or over. Book at least 24 hours before departure.
From price
€89 per adult
Duration
7 hours 30 minutes
Listed group limit
up to 15 people
Listed guide languages
English
Listed departure times
09:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Before you book
Runs on Thursdays at 09:00 with an English-speaking guide.
Book at least 24 hours before departure.
Each booking needs someone aged 11 or over. Children's tickets cover ages 3 to 10.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Details as of .
The private day in an open UMM
Porto Moniz - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthWest
4.98/5 from 63 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
This private west coast day in an open-top UMM jeep costs from €436 per group on the smallest option. The optional levada or Fanal walk depends on the weather.
Check first. Choose the option for up to four, five or six people. Children must be at least five and travel with an adult. Pickup outside Funchal costs extra. Lunch and the paid Porto Moniz pools cost extra. The optional walk depends on the weather. Give this one a miss if you have a back or spine injury.
From price
€436 per group
Duration
8 hours
Listed group limit
private
Listed guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Listed departure times
09:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
Before you book
The starting price covers up to four people. Separate options cover five or six.
Children must be at least five and travel with an adult.
Pickup outside Funchal costs extra.
Bring a swimsuit and beach towel. Pack a jacket for the higher parts of the route.
Book at least 24 hours ahead. Mention any dietary needs when booking.
Give this one a miss if you have a back or spine injury.
Book through Viator, a Tripadvisor company. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Details as of .
The private day with a flexible pickup time
Private Tailored tour to the West in a 4WD
5.00/5 from 36 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
This private northwest day follows a route planned with you at an agreed pickup time. You may travel in a Nissan with sideways-facing rear seats or a Land Rover.
Check first. Agree the route and seating for your whole group before booking. You may travel in a Land Rover or a Nissan. Four seats in the Nissan face sideways. Compare the group options before paying. The option for up to three people starts at €650 per group. The option for up to five starts at €300 per group. Children up to age 12 travel free. Families can book the option for three people. Pickup outside Funchal, Santa Cruz and Câmara de Lobos costs extra. Lunch isn't included. Runs on weekdays.
From price
€300 per group
Duration
8 hours
Listed group limit
private
Listed guide languages
German, Portuguese, English
Listed departure times
09:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Before you book
Agree the route and seating for your whole group before booking.
Your vehicle may be a Land Rover or a Nissan. Four rear seats in the Nissan face sideways.
Children up to age 12 travel free. Families can book the option for three people.
Pickup is included in Funchal and Santa Cruz as well as Câmara de Lobos. Other areas cost extra.
Meals and drinks aren't included in the option for up to five people.
Runs from Monday to Friday. Book at least 12 hours ahead.
Jeep tours in west Madeira: questions before booking
Short answers from the listings
How much does a west Madeira jeep tour cost?
Starting prices for shared trips range from €55 to €89 per adult. Private starting prices range from €295 to €436 per group. The day with weekday wine has the lowest shared starting price. The private open-top day starts at €295 per group. Agree a west route when booking that one. Lunch and paid attractions usually cost extra.
Which trip would you choose for a first visit?
I'd choose the open-roof west loop for all four main places in one day. It stops at Porto Moniz and Seixal as well as Fanal and Cabo Girão. Fanal gets about 20 minutes. The small Funchal group gives you 45 minutes there. Pick that one for a smaller group with more forest time. You'll need moderate fitness.
No. The open-roof west loop includes pickup in central Funchal and near the port. The day with weekday wine also includes pickup in Caniço and Câmara de Lobos. Other pickup areas can cost extra. With a car, you can meet the private UMM day at Praia Formosa in Funchal. There's free parking by that meeting point.
What's included in the price?
The shared trips include the jeep ride and a guide. Lunch and entrance fees usually cost extra. On the open-roof west loop you'll pay separately for Cabo Girão and the Porto Moniz pools. The day with water included provides bottled water. The day with weekday wine includes a Madeira wine tasting from Monday to Friday.
Can children join these tours?
Yes. Age limits differ. The open-roof west loop has child tickets from age three. Child tickets for the day with weekday wine start at age four. Babies cannot join that trip. Children must be at least five for the small Funchal group. The jeep with a levada walk takes bookings from age 10. That one needs at least two people per booking. Children must travel with an adult on the levada trip.
How much fitness do I need?
Some trips need moderate fitness. That includes the Funchal jeep with seat swaps and the small Funchal group. Give both a miss if you have a back or spine injury or a heart condition. The seat-swap trip is also one to skip if you're pregnant or have limited mobility. I'd avoid that trip if you get travel sick. You'll change seats every few stops.
What happens in bad weather?
Bad weather can cancel the Funchal jeep day or the west loop. Weather or road conditions can also change the two-pool route. Cancel your own booking at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Later cancellations get no refund.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear and a beach towel for the pool stops. On the private UMM day you'll climb to around 1,500 metres. Pack a jacket for cooler weather up there. Lunch and paid pool entry cost extra. Tell the guide about any dietary needs when booking.
Can I swim or do a levada walk?
Yes. The two-pool day has swimming stops at Porto Moniz and Seixal. For a walk, the open UMM day includes about 30 minutes along a levada on Paul da Serra. It also allows two hours in Porto Moniz for lunch or a swim. Porto Moniz pool entry costs extra on both trips.
How this selection was made
How we compared
We started from the 93 4x4 days on the west of the island that guides and other providers sell on Viator. We read every one of them.
First the bar: 4.5 stars or more from at least 30 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor counted together. 68 of the 93 fell short of that and stayed out. We also look at the Viator reviews on their own. A trip rated below 4.5 by five or more Viator travellers stays out, whatever the combined score says.
Then the fit. Does the trip do what this page promises? Do its details agree with each other? When the same boat is sold under two names, we show it once. 11 more trips passed the review bar but stayed out for those reasons.
The order comes from this score. It uses the exact rating. Ties go to the trip with more reviews.
(rating × reviews + 4.6 × 50) ÷ (reviews + 50)
The score is about reviews, nothing else. It does not say how good your day will be. We have no review texts and we have not taken every trip. The line under each name says when we would pick it. Commission never changes the order.
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Every detail on this page comes from the operators' own listings on Viator, read line by line and compared.
Prices, times, conditions and review counts come from the operators' listings on Viator, as of 13 September 2026. We last went through this list on 13 September 2026.
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