ATV Riding Madeira: Can-Am Buggy Off-Road Adventure
2.5 hours of forest tracks, vineyards and coastal viewpoints from the seat of a modern buggy
Ride a Can-Am buggy through Madeira's off-road trails for 2.5 hours, starting from Campanário and passing through Quinta Grande, Jardim da Serra and Boca dos Namorados. About 70% of the route follows forest tracks and off-road terrain past traditional villages, vineyards and viewpoints overlooking Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Nun's Valley and the Atlantic. You stop at a traditional Poncha bar to taste local flavours and take photos, with an experienced guide leading the way and safety gear provided.
Options for this experience
2 optionsWhat’s included
- Ride in a modern Can-Am buggy with an experienced guide.
- helmet, protective goggles and waterproof jacket.
- insurance coverage.
- water.
- access to changing rooms and showers at base.
- private transportation to and from selected pickup points in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos.
- safety briefing before departure.
- Every day 09:30 14:30
Information
Ride a Can-Am buggy through Madeira's forest trails and vineyards for 2.5 hours with an experienced guide, helmets and protective gear included.
More experiences you might like
Traveler reviews
The experience
You operate the buggy yourself on trails that wind through Madeira's interior. The route splits between forest tracks and off-road sections, with roughly 70% on unpaved terrain that passes working vineyards, small villages and several viewpoints where you can see across the island to the ocean. The guide leads from their own buggy and stops at a traditional Poncha bar partway through so you can taste local drinks and rest before heading back to base.
Modern Can-Am buggies are the equipment: each one seats either two or four passengers depending on which option you book. You get a helmet, protective goggles, a waterproof jacket and insurance as part of the package. A safety briefing happens before you leave so you know how to handle the vehicle and what to expect on the terrain. Changing rooms and showers are available at the base in Campanário before and after the ride.
Pickup is included from selected areas of Funchal and Câmara de Lobos, so you don't need to arrange separate transport to the starting point. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and one additional language, and the whole experience is built around keeping you safe while letting you drive the terrain yourself rather than watching from a passenger seat.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 3 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 60 minutes before departure.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What kind of terrain does the buggy route actually cover?
About 70% of the 2.5-hour route follows forest tracks and off-road trails through Madeira's interior, passing traditional villages and vineyards. The rest is on more established paths. You'll pass viewpoints overlooking Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Nun's Valley and the Atlantic Ocean.
What happens at Boca dos Namorados and the other stops?
Boca dos Namorados is one of the scenic viewpoints you pass on the route. The main stop is at a traditional Poncha bar partway through the tour, where you taste local flavours and take photos before continuing back to base.
Is this activity suitable if I have limited off-road driving experience?
The operator provides a safety briefing before departure and an experienced guide leads the way on the trail. However, the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health, and you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate.
Can I book this for a small group, or does it have to be a larger party?
You can choose between a 2-passenger buggy or a 4-passenger buggy at checkout, so you can book for just two people or bring up to four in a single vehicle.
Operated by Buggy FunTrip Madeira - Aventura Off-Road Valley Tour. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated today
ATV Riding Madeira: Can-Am Buggy Off-Road Adventure
2h 30m · EN · ES · FR · DE · PT
from € 142.97 per group
≈ US$ 161 in your currency
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.