Northwest 4x4 excursion, forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, & volcanic pools. Enjoy the countryside off the beaten track in a 4x4 vehicle with knowledgeable, experienced and fun guide. We will show you the Northwestern side of Madeira, you will meet the local traditions, culture, history, "levadas", forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, swim at the volcanic lava pools, local food, traditional drinks including the "poncha". On this experience you will have a 15 minutes easy walk at a levada, you will see the Fanal forest with the native trees "Ocotea foetens" )some of these are over 500 years old). On this tour we will pass at , Serra d'Água, Ginjas, Estanquinhos, Paúl da Serra, Fanal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal and São Vicente. If the weather alows, you have time to swim at the volcanic pools.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Parking fees
✖ Gratuities
✖ Fuel surcharge
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel do Carmo
2. Pestana Vila Lido
3. Residencial Greco
4. Pestana Miramar
5. Hotel Windsor
6. Enotel Magnolia
7. Hotel Funchal
8. Monte Carlo
9. Pestana Casino Park
10. Pestana Gardens Ocean Aparthotel
11. Les Suites at The Cliff Bay
12. Travellers Pearl by Storytellers
13. Rocamar Hotel
14. Funchal Design Hotel
15. Flag Hotel Madeira - Ribeira Brava
16. Vila Verde
17. Pestana Gardens Aparthotel
18. Florasol Residence Hotel by Dorisol Hotels
19. Royal Savoy Hotel
20. Duas Torres
Additional Info: We will confirm the tour and give the correct pick up time
pick up outside of Funchal / Caniço extra fee
free pick up - Funchal, Caniço
€5.00 p/p - Machico, Santa Cruz, Camara de Lobos, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), cruise dock / harbour
€10.00 p/p - Camacha, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Calheta, Caniçal, São Vicente,
€15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz,
€20.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana
Itinerary
1
Serra de Agua
Wood was the first of livelihood and income for the early settlers to Madeira, and due to the abundance of vegetation in Serra de Água the sawmills, commercial exportation of wood was very profitable.
2
Miradouro da Encumeada
Starting in Ribeira Brava at the south coast, the road winds up to Serra d’Água (which was the island’s first water power station) and arrives at the top of the valley giving incredible views of both the south and the north coast.
Duration: 5 minutes
3
Sao Vicente
The first human visitors to São Vicente appeared in the middle of the 15th century, colonizing the area much later than the settlers in the southern part of the island, owing to its fertility.
4
Levada do Paul da Serra
Enjoy the views at Estanquinhos
Duration: 5 minutes
5
Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra
Located near Senhora do Rosário.
6
Vereda do Fanal
Enjoy the magnifcent area of Fanal, a small volcanic crater classifed as a resting reserve by the Madeira Natural Park, for a moment of pure relaxation.
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Ribeira da Janela
Curral Falso, near the village of Ribeira da Janela, is almost all downhill.
8
Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela
A very special place - The ocean, the special rocks, the road Ribeira da Janela to the rock formations.
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Miradouro Ribeira da Janela
The valley cut by this ravine is one of the longest in Madeira.
Duration: 5 minutes
10
Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz at the Northwestern side of Madeira, with local atractions such as a aquarium, fortless and the volcanic pools
Duration: 5 minutes
11
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools make swimming in the ocean really accessible and it's exhilarating swimming up to the edge having the waves crash over you.
Duration: 50 minutes
12
Seixal
This is precisely the stunning scenery of one of the most popular beaches in this parish, Porto do Seixal Beach, a natural black sand beach located right next to Seixal harbour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
