Madeira Off-Road Tours
Santana, PT
100% of travellers recommend this
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Private transportation included
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Duration 17 hours
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Expert local guides
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Available in English, German, French
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Admission included for some sites
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Madeira on personalized off-road tours with expert local guides, exploring stunning landscapes and cultural gems.
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Included
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Private transportation
Excluded
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Lunch -
Gratuities
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Madeira on personalized off-road tours with expert local guides, exploring stunning landscapes and cultural gems.
Highlights
- Stunning views and landscapes in Pico do Areeiro
- Visit the picturesque houses of Santana
- Swim in natural volcanic swimming pools in Porto Moniz
- Experience the beauty of the Valley of the Nuns
- Try local drinks and cakes in a traditional spot
Meeting Point
There is a parking place near the Saint Martin church.
Church Street, São Martinho, 9000-149 Funchal , Portugal
End Point
There is a parking place near the Saint Martin church.
Church Street, São Martinho, 9000-149 Funchal , Portugal
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Santana
From Funchal towards the highest mountais we allways have funchal scenery behind us, soon we arrive at the third highest mountain in Pico do Areeiro at 1818m altitude with stuning views and landscapes. After we will start our discent to Santana trougth ribeiro frio and cruzinhas, where we will see the beauty of our indigenous Laurissilva Forest was classified as UNESCO World Natural Heritage site in December 1999. Once we get to Santana we will show you the houses that keeps the original characteristics of Santana, a thatched roof and of course stoping for a lunch, after the lunch we come our way back by the eastern coast where you will be introduced once more to breathtaking views, stopping at last at the eastern point of Madeira, Ponta de São Loureço.
420 minutes
Admission Included
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
Starting from Funchal trought Câmara de Lobos, on our way to Ribeira Brava we are going to travel trougth the old roads, in the morning we start in the southwestern coast , and have a stop for a drink, after we will continue our way up until the plateau to 1500m altitude were we will be above the clouds like in the aircraft :). After crossing on the plateau Paúl da Serra all the way to Porto Moniz will be in off-road! Here we are going to stop for Lunch and take a bath in the natural vulcanic swiming pools. After our lunch we will drive along the northen coast villages and our guides will showcasing amazing sea cliffs with lush vegetation, amog them you will see some of the best waterfalls on the island.
420 minutes
Admission Not Included
Valley of the Nuns
On this halfday tour we will take you to visit Câmara de Lobos municipality wich is the second largest in the island with 30.000 inhabitants, on the way up to the mountains we will across the banana fields and cherries and apples trees trought the Eucalyptos forest of Quinta Grande. Offcourse we will continue into the mountains and valleys passing the vineyards area of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos wich represent more that 50% from all vineyards in the island, also you will see a good example of the terraces cultivation seen throughout the island. These trip have a stop in a very local spot where you can try the tipicals drinks and cakes :) !After we will visit the nuns valley from a very nice view point
180 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try local pastries at Santana's café -
Bring swimwear for Porto Moniz pools
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Enjoy a drink at a viewpoint in Câmara de Lobos
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Capture sunset views at Ponta de São Lourenço
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Wear comfortable shoes for off-road trails
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