Enjoy a open 4x4 tour to the highest peaks of Madeira. Marvel at the views during the drive. Admire the iconic straw-thatched houses in Santana.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, Portuguese, German
Pickup included: Pick-up is provided at your hotel in Funchal. Pick-up at hotels and guesthouses outside Funchal city will be charged additional fees: €5 per person from the cruise dock or harbor, São Vicente, Machico, Santa Cruz, Ponta do Sol, Calheta, Ribeira Brava and Campanário; and €10 per person at Caniçal, Porto Moniz, Santo da Serra and Ponta Delgada.

Highlights

Discover the UNESCO-listed Laurisilva of Madeira forest
Admire the highest mountains of Madeira
Enjoy the tastes of traditional foods

Full description

Begin this full-day 4x4 tour with a pick-up at your hotel in Funchal and travel deep into the southeast of Madeira. You’ll come to Machico town and the line that divides the north and south of the island. Take in breathtaking views of the Eagles Rock from Portela. Drive down, stopping in Porto da Cruz, which is the next must-see point. Visit a sugar cane factory, continue to the Faial coastline and then up to see the typical houses of Santana. These small straw-thatched triangular houses are emblematic of Madeira and intricate in their construction. Head down into the valley and through the forest to Riveiro Frio at an elevation of 1818 meters, the third-highest peak on the Island.

Includes

Local guide
Pick-up and drop off in Funchal city (other locations at additional cost)

Cost of lunch (€12)
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Pregnant women
People with back problems

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera
Comfortable clothes

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 184 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.7/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
4.7/5

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This was my best tour trip I have ever had. It’s very adventurous and José was spectacular as our guide. He would randomly stop in several places and show us the plants and fruit grown around the island. The people in the group were also great and I was very lucky to be in this tour with exactly these people. Lots of laughs, fun and the views were breathtaking. Thank you so very much for the wonderful time. I shall never forget this!

September 30, 2021

Picked up on time and the itinerary for the day was great. Ana our guide for the day was amazing! I’ve never met such a hard working person with such knowledge and happiness. Seeing all the beautiful sights of Madeira and having lunch was amazing. Highly recommend this tour, ask for Ana the guide she is amazing!

September 22, 2021

A great day full of sightseeing. Some of the views you see on this trip are quite incredible. Our guide, Hugo was great. He had a wealth of knowledge on all the places we visited as well as the history of Madeira. Very engaging and approachable. The transport was good, too; an open-top 4x4, which was great for the off-roading we were taken on. Overall, great value for money and well recommended.

September 8, 2021

Madeira Peaks: Full-Day Tour by Open 4x4

Madeira Peaks: Full-Day Tour by Open 4x4

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