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Madeira: Private 4x4 Jeep Tour with Custom Route & Pickup★ 4.99 (239) · 7h–8h
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Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari: Cabo Girão, Porto Moniz & Fanal Forest★ 5.00 (217) · 7h–8h
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Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour: Pico do Arieiro, Santana & Ponta de São Lourenço★ 5.00 (130) · 7h–8h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 23 options: € 40–€ 120 (median € 69). With an extra fee to pay on site: 5 of 23. With 100+ reviews: 8 of 23.
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Private experiences (6)
Madeira: Private Off-Road Day Tour with Swimming & LunchYou’ll ride off-road through Madeira’s wild hills with a local guide who knows every shortcut, stop for coffee in hidden villages, swim in Porto Moniz’s volcanic pools after lunch, and see waterfalls along the northern coast—plus plenty of small moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Madeira 4x4 Private Tour: Full-Day Island Adventure & Custom RoutesYou’ll spend a full day exploring Madeira by private 4x4 with a local guide who listens to what you want—whether it’s misty forests, quiet villages, or wild beaches. Expect spontaneous stops, real conversation, and time to wander or just sit quietly with the view. Pickup is included from Funchal or nearby areas, so you can relax into the adventure from the start.
Madeira: Private 4x4 Jeep Full Day West & East RoutesYou ride in a 4x4 jeep through terrain regular cars can't access, choosing between the west coast (Porto Moniz, black sand beaches, fishermen's village) or the east (Santana villages, Pico do Arieiro, Laurissilva forest). Your local guide navigates narrow mountain tracks, stops at waterfalls and ocean viewpoints, and includes a swim at Porto Moniz or time to explore traditional villages. The full day covers significant ground without feeling crowded because groups stay small and the vehicle is built for the terrain.Is it for me?This suits travelers who want to reach the parts of Madeira that regular cars can't access and prefer a small group and a local driver over a crowded tour bus—the private vehicle and narrow mountain routes are what make those remote valleys and coastal cliffs actually reachable in a single day.
Madeira: Porto Moniz 4x4 Jeep Safari & Natural PoolsYou ride in an open jeep through Madeira's remote northwest, climbing to a mountain plateau at 1,500 meters with stops for photos and a levada walk if weather permits. Lunch and a swim happen in Porto Moniz's natural volcanic pools, then you descend the north coast past waterfalls and coastal villages before finishing with a homemade poncha. Hotel pickup and the private jeep are included; lunch and the levada walk are optional.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Madeira's remote valleys, plateaus, and waterfalls in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself—the private jeep and driver handle navigation, timing, and the flexibility to stop whenever something catches your eye.
Madeira: Pico do Arieiro & Santana 4x4 Jeep Safari Full-DayYou ride in an open jeep from Funchal up to Pico do Arieiro's cloud-wrapped peak, descend through ancient forest and isolated villages, visit a traditional Santana house, walk a levada water channel if weather allows, and finish with a homemade Poncha drink. Hotel pickup is included, and the route stays off the main tourist roads. Lunch is optional but recommended; bring a jacket for the altitude.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Madeira's mountains, hidden villages, and forest in one day without renting a car or navigating mountain roads themselves — the open jeep and small group size (max 8 people) mean you get both the views and the freedom to stop whenever something catches your eye.
Funchal Wine Tasting & Dolphin Watching Jeep Catamaran TourA full-day shared tour from Funchal that pairs a 4-hour off-road jeep tour through Madeira's wine region with tastings at the island's largest vineyards, a visit to Cabo Girão's glass-floored cliff viewpoint, and a 3-hour catamaran sail for dolphin and whale watching. Hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide are included; lunch is optional.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the north coast cliffs and vineyards in one day: the jeep handles mountain roads to reach São Vicente's wine estates, then the catamaran takes you out for Atlantic views from the water.
2 to 5 hours (4)
Madeira Sunrise: Pico do Arieiro 4x4 & Forest WalkYou're picked up before dawn and driven up mountain back roads in a 4x4 to catch sunrise at Pico do Arieiro. If weather turns, your guide pivots to an alternative peak with the same view. After sunrise, you walk a quiet forest trail and stop for coffee and local food before heading down. The whole thing takes a half day and leaves you with the rest of your day free.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Madeira at its quietest and most dramatic, and you don't want to navigate mountain roads or figure out timing yourself — the early start and the guide's weather backup mean you get the sunrise moment without the logistics.
ATV riding in Madeira: Polaris RZR four-seater buggyATV riding in Madeira on a private Polaris RZR XP 1000 four-seater buggy, starting in Funchal and climbing through mountain viewpoints, forest roads and the Laurissilva Forest to Santo da Serra. The guide handles safety briefing and navigation; you control the buggy on and off-road terrain. A valid driver's license is required for the person at the wheel, and the experience suits families and couples looking for hands-on adventure over sightseeing.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Portuguese, so book this one if you're comfortable following safety instructions and landscape commentary in one of those languages. The four-seater format works well for families or couples who want to stay together and share the driving, and the hands-on control appeals to people who'd rather operate the vehicle than narrate the scenery from a passenger seat.
Madeira jeep tour with wine tasting: Cabo Girão & local ponchaA 4-hour jeep tour of Madeira travels off-road to hard-to-reach sites including Cabo Girão's clifftop viewpoint, Câmara de Lobos fishing village, and a wine cellar, with a live English guide, hotel pickup, and tastings of Madeira wine and traditional poncha included. Children from age 5 can join; the tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary without translation or gaps — book this one if you want the story of each place as you move through it, not just the views.
Madeira wine tour with 4x4 jeep and Cabo Girão skywalkA guided vineyard tour and wine tasting at Quinta do Barbusano in Madeira, traveling by open-top 4x4 jeep through the island's wine country, followed by a visit to Cabo Girão's skywalk. The tour includes a friendly guide in your choice of language, six table wines paired with toasted cheese and chorizo, hotel pickup from Funchal or Caniço, and insurance coverage for the full 3.5-hour journey. Small groups stay under eight people per jeep.Is it for me?Groups of up to eight travel together in one open-top jeep, so this tour works well for friends or small families who want to explore Madeira's wine country without renting a car or navigating on your own—the guide handles the route, the tasting is already paired, and the jeep gets you to places a regular car cannot easily reach.
Half day and longer (10)
Madeira East: 4x4 Jeep Tour Pico do Arieiro, Santana & Ponta de São LourençoYou’ll ride off-road through east Madeira’s wildest corners in a 4x4 Jeep with a local guide, from cloud-topped Pico do Arieiro to Santana’s A-frame houses and rum tastings in Porto da Cruz. Expect honest food, unexpected views, laughter—and moments where it all just sinks in.
Madeira West 4x4 Jeep Tour: Cabo Girão, Lava Pools & Fanal ForestYou’ll feel Madeira’s wild side on this small-group 4x4 jeep tour: stand above the sea at Cabo Girão skywalk, sip poncha in Ribeira Brava, swim in volcanic pools at Porto Moniz if you’re brave enough, and wander beneath ancient trees in Fanal forest—with a local guide who knows every twist in the road.
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Tour: Pico do Arieiro & SantanaA guided 4x4 jeep tour of Madeira starting at Pico do Arieiro (1,818 metres) and descending through the Laurissilva forest to Santana's iconic triangular cottages and the rocky peninsula of Ponta de São Lourenço. The tour includes hotel pickup, a live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, and stops at viewpoints, forest trails and cultural sites across seven to eight hours. Children from age 4 are welcome; the route involves off-road driving and is not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving with a single free day and want to see Madeira's peaks, forest and coast without renting a car or planning multiple separate trips—the jeep and guide handle the navigation and the off-road sections, so the day holds together as one arc. Children from age 4 are welcome; it's not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries because of the terrain and vehicle movement.
Madeira Northeast 4x4 Safari: Santana Houses & Laurisilva ForestYou spend a full day in a 4x4 exploring Madeira's northeast, starting with hotel pickup and moving through São Vicente, the Laurisilva forest, and the village of Santana with its distinctive triangular houses. You stop at coastal viewpoints, visit a rum distillery in Porto da Cruz, and end at Boca das Voltas for panoramic views of the valleys and ocean. The tour includes a local guide, all taxes and insurance, and returns you to your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see the quieter northeast villages and landscapes that regular buses don't reach, and who don't mind spending a full day on mountain roads to get there. The 4x4 is what makes the remote stops possible, not a luxury upgrade.
Jeep Safari West Madeira: Cabo Girão, Fanal & Porto MonizA full-day jeep safari through western Madeira with a live guide in English or Portuguese, starting at Cabo Girão and ending at Porto Moniz, includes pickup from Funchal and an air-conditioned vehicle. The route runs off-road through the Laurissilva forest, stops at Fanal's centuries-old trees, and breaks for lunch and optional swimming at Porto Moniz's natural pools; the 589-meter Cabo Girão viewpoint opens the day.Is it for me?Pick this if you're based in Funchal without a car—the 4x4 and driver handle the north coast's rough terrain and remote forest roads that regular vehicles can't access.
Madeira: Pico Arieiro & Ponta São Lourenço Jeep TourYou're picked up from your hotel and driven to five viewpoints across Madeira's east side, starting at Pico do Arieiro and ending at Ponta São Lourenço. A 30-minute forest walk at Ribeiro Frio breaks up the driving; Santana's traditional houses give you time to walk and eat on your own. The jeep does the navigation and the timing, so you just show up and look.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the full range of Madeira's landscape in one day without renting a car or planning the route yourself—the jeep and driver handle both, leaving you free to look.
Madeira Jeep Safari: Hidden Gems & Fanal Off-Road TourA small-group Jeep safari through Madeira's mountain trails and rural valleys, led by a local guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese. You'll navigate off-road to hidden viewpoints, walk to a waterfall tucked in dense vegetation, explore the Fanal forest plateau, and stop at Porto Moniz to see its natural pools. The tour includes a visit to a local producer's home where you taste traditional mead, honey cake and biscuits, and ends with eight hours of driving and walking that stay unhurried enough to absorb the landscape rather than race through it.Is it for me?Small groups keep the pace relaxed and the guide accessible, which matters if you want to ask about what you're seeing rather than just photograph it. The off-road route and local producer visit are what separate this from the standard Madeira tour—you're not following the same path as every other visitor, and you're tasting something made by someone you meet, not a packaged souvenir.
North Madeira tour: Wine tasting at Quinta do BarbusanoA guided 4x4 tour of Madeira's north coast departing Funchal, visiting Porto da Cruz, Santana, and ending at Quinta do Barbusano for wine tasting. The route strings together a working sugar cane mill with its original steam engine, a viewpoint over the entire northern coastline, traditional thatched-roof houses still lived in, and red, white and rosé wines from a local quinta. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, pickup is included, and the day runs eight and a half hours.Is it for me?A small-group 4x4 tour suits travelers who want the north coast's full arc—the working mill, the forest, the villages, the viewpoint and the wine—without driving themselves or piecing together separate stops. The winding roads and tight village streets are why the 4x4 matters; the guide's knowledge of where to stop and what to linger on is what turns a long drive into a day.
Madeira: Pico do Areeiro & Santana 4x4 Off-Road TourYou ride in a 4x4 from Funchal up to Pico do Areeiro, walk the Levada dos Balcões trail through UNESCO forest, explore Santana's traditional houses and a centuries-old family home, then visit two clifftop viewpoints — Guindaste and Ponta do Rosto — that frame the eastern coast. Hotel pickup, lunch and a local English-speaking driver are included, and you're back by evening.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Madeira's interior peaks, forest trails and traditional villages in one day without renting a car or navigating mountain roads yourself — the 4x4 and driver handle the logistics, leaving you to focus on the views and the stops.
Madeira 4x4 and Whale Watching Combo: Land and Sea in One DayA full-day combo tour in Madeira pairs 4x4 off-road driving through scenic viewpoints—Pico do Arieiro, Miradouro do Cristo Rei, and coastal cliffs—with a guided boat tour searching for dolphins and whales in the Atlantic. Small-group experience with a professional local driver-guide in English or Portuguese, hotel pickup included, and insurance covered. Children welcome from age 3.Is it for me?Small groups suit travelers who want both the intimacy of a guided experience and the flexibility to ask questions as the day unfolds. The 8-hour format works for anyone who wants to see Madeira's interior peaks and marine life without splitting the trip across two separate days, though the off-road driving and boat conditions mean it's best suited to travelers without spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 23 of the 23 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Madeira: Private 4x4 Jeep Tour with Custom Route & Pickup is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.99 out of 5 across 239 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 6 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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