Madeira the untravelled west 4x4 guided tour

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Madeira the untravelled west 4x4 guided tour

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£62.00

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Language: English, French, German, Dutch

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Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours

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Guided tour

Local touch

Rainy day

Smaller group size

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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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What's included

Guided tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation

What's 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

4.9/5

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Based on 12 reviews

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5/5

Value for money

4.9/5

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5/5

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Bo
3 April 2026
5
Sweden
Chris gjorde utflykten till en fullträff. Kul att kunna se delar av Madeira som en buss inte kan nå!
K
Kerstin
Travelled with family
15 March 2026
5
Germany
Oh Chris, es war eine wunderschöne Tour durch den Westen Madeiras. Wir hatten viel Spaß und es in vollen Zügen genossen. Chris hat uns viele interessante Infos über Madeira erzählt und war ein sehr aufmerksamer Guide, der auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen ist. Vor allem der Mittagsstop in einem Restaurant für die weltbesten Madeira Spieße war ein Highlight, das wir nicht erwartet hatten. Danke für den wirklich tollen Tag! Sehr zu empfehlen!!
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Dirk Heckl
Travelled as a couple
7 March 2026
5
Germany
Es war rundum ein gelungener Tag trotz nicht so gutem Wetter. Besonders möchte ich Chris für diesen Tag nochmal danken. Besser kann man den Tag eigentlich nicht gestalten. Sehr informativ und sehr flexibel was die Tour angeht. Es hat alles gepasst. Vielen Dank dafür. Barbara & Dirk Heckl
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NS
Travelled with family
2 March 2026
5
Sweden
En fantastisk tur med hisnande höjder (och vägar), vackra vyer samt goda tips och rekommendationer. Ett personligt berättande om Madeira förhöjde upplevelsen ytterligare. Tack för en fantastisk dag!
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Nora
Solo traveller
16 January 2026
5
Germany
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!
V
Volker
Travelled as a couple
7 April 2026
5
Germany

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