Madeira the untravelled west 4x4 guided tour
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Madeira the untravelled west 4x4 guided tour

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£61.00
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Language: English, French, German, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours
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Guided tour
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Why you’ll love this…
  • It's a journey through diverse landscapes from south to north
  • There are off-road tracks nestled within lush woods to explore
  • The awe-inspiring Fanal forest reveals ancient, mist-shrouded trees
  • Natural volcanic lava pools offer a refreshing swim
What to expect

This is a tour that will take you to a journey to the forgotten beauty of the island!

You'll start in the South, going throughout the mountains, passing some off special roads and offloads in the woods. Once on the top of the mountains, you'll find the amazing forest of Fanal, where there are ancient trees, that will for sure trigger your interest. From there on, you'll descend to the North side of the island, where you have the opportunity to go for a swim in the natural lavapools. After a refreshing dip, the tour will take you to the west side of the island, passing some lovely views, to slowly come to an end, at the most Western point of the island, Ponta do Pargo.

This marks the end of an unforgettable day exploring this remarkable island.

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  • x_not_included Food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
A pickup service is available from your hotel or accommodation in Madeira.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • You'll be requested to add your accommodation details for the pickup service during checkout
  • You'll select your preferable language (English, Dutch, German, French) during checkout
  • Each vehicle can include up to six guests

Remember to bring:

  • Cash money for personal expenses
  • A camera for photos
  • Identification (in case of emergency)
  • A rain jacket or jumper are recommended
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Provider
Just Madeira
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    Nora

    Verified booking

    5
    16 January 2026

    Solo traveller

    Es war eine super schöne Tour, auf der ich unglaublich viel gelernt habe über Madeira. Wir haben viele tolle Orte besichtigt und viel Natur gesehen. Wenn ich nochmal auf Madeira bin, werde ich die Tour erneut buchen!

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    Coleen & Steve

    Verified booking

    5
    22 August 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    We enjoyed every little thing about this trip. This is definitely a must do trip when in Maderia. Chris the guide was very knowledgeable and was passionate about his work. Chirs was very informative and was great fun during the day. The Fanal forest experience was fantastic,,,, something extra special. Chris looked after us every step of the way. Chris was clearly an exceptionality gifted off road drive and responded to the groups wishes to either go mild or get more adventurous "we loved it"

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    Adam v

    Verified booking

    5
    24 July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Chris was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The tour was very informative and his knowledge extensive. We saw loads of the island that we hadn’t seen before having already done east and west in the past. All of the places we visited were picturesque and we had plenty of time to look around without feeling rushed. We made many photos and memories. We enjoyed it so much we booked another tour with Chris. Adam and Sara

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    Theresa

    Verified booking

    4.6
    3 October 2025

    Travelled with family

    Unser Guide Chris war super freundlich und wusste sehr viel über die Natur, die Gegend, Traditionen und Historie der Insel. Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß und würden die Tour jederzeit weiterempfehlen.

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    Joyce

    Verified booking

    5
    8 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Super leuke dag gehad met Chris. Echt een aanrader om 1 van zijn tours te doen. Hij vertelt over het eiland alsof hij er geboren is. Laat je naast de toeristische hotspots ook de mooie plekken zien waar weinig mensen komen. Ook heerlijk gegeten!

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    Hendri

    Verified booking

    4.6
    10 May 2025

    Travelled with family

    Prima gids. Was Belgische gids die het voor ons in het Nederlands vertelde. Hij wist ook heel veel te vertellen over het eiland. Prima verzorgd!

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