The West tour takes you to the lush northwest, full of cliffs, valleys, forests, mountains, waterfalls and cows! Always far from the beaten track.
So many experiences, in just one day. Levada walk, swimming, and incredible landscapes.
Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history.
I have the BEST vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!
So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush… as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds.
If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional).
We will stop 2 hours in Porto Moniz for lunch & swim (Natural Pools)
I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!
Jeep capacity: 8 seats (7 Clients + Driver - Me)
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✖ Lunch not included – Opcional - 17,00€
✖ Entrance to Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools (3€)
Departure & Return
Departure:
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After parking your car (free parking), proceed to the front of the Hotel Pestana Gardens (near Pestana Bay), at Praia Formosa in Funchal.
If you are in a Southwest or Southwest area and if we take the tour in that area, the pick-up service may not be charged. Please send me an email for more info.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Funchal
Your private tour begins with the transfer from your accommodation in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions).
Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history.
You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see!
We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, therefore it takes some time to get to each point of interest.
Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses.
At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise :)
Duration: 5 minutes
2
Campanario
You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari tour,
whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, always far from the beaten track.
The morning is usually spent exploring the southwestern coastline around the areas of Ribeira Brava and the picturesque village of Ponta do Sol.
We are going to travel through the old roads, close to the amazing southwestern cliffs until we start climbing from sea level to about 1500m on Paul da Serra
Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.
Duration: 20 minutes
3
Ribeira Brava
Along the way you will enjoy spectacular views from an open-top army jeep, always far away from the crowds and tasteless impersonal tours.
You will be able to contemplate Ribeira Brava from a different perspective, always far from the beaten track.
We will pass through the village stopping several times for photos and explanations
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Madeira
We will cross Tabua & Lugar de Baixo.
Along the way we will make stops for photos & Explanations, far from the beaten track.
5
Ponta Do Sol
We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life!
We will make a stop for coffee in a local bar
After coffee, we start “climbing” almost from sea level to 1500m altitude, up the old roads and off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, to one of the west tour’s main attraction, the plateau, Paul Da Serra, where we can see the wildlife co-habiting with cattle grazing quietly
Duration: 25 minutes
6
If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional) in Paul da Serra. Flexible
Or make a walk at Fanal Forest
Duration: 40 minutes
7
We will have to cross the only plateau in Madeira, called “Madeiran tundra” direction Porto Moniz and If the weather is good we will spend a fair amount of time up here taking in the unbelievable views from above the volcanic valleys, formed during the 3rd phase of eruptions that created Madeira island.
We will take about 45 minutes to cross the plateau.
We will make several stops for photos
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Posto Florestal Fanal
We can make a walk at Fanal Forest
Duration: 10 minutes
9
Miradouro Ribeira da Janela
Amazing view to Seixal, São Vicente, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Mirador Ilheus Da Ribeira Da Janela
Stop for photos
Duration: 10 minutes
11
Porto Moniz
For lunch, we will stop in Porto Moniz, where we can take a swim in the in the famous natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz or simply explore the Village
(Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended)
After lunch & refreshing swim we will in the afternoon come back, not by the same roads on the mountain, but crossing all the north coast villages, as Ribeira da Janela as Seixal and São Vicente, by the beautiful waterfalls who drop from this dazzling cliffs all the way to the sea
12
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
We will stop in Porto Moniz, where we can take a swim in the famous natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz or simply explore the Village.
Duration: 60 minutes
13
Seixal
We will make several stops for photos
Duration: 15 minutes
14
Praia Do Seixal
Stop for photos or swim
Duration: 15 minutes
15
Sao Vicente
We will stop at several places to contemplate the waterfalls.
Duration: 15 minutes
16
Serra de Agua
We will finish up with the perfect ending, our famous freshly homemade Poncha drink !
This trip is highly improvised because of the dramatic nature of the terrain and climate, making it a real adventure every time!
Great for families, nature lovers and those who like being away from the crowds.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age 5 years
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please provide any specific food requirements when booking
• A vegetarian option is available; inform at the time of booking if necessary
• We will go up to 1500 meters high and to the north coast of the island, so it can be hot or cooler. Important to bring a jacket if necessary - dress appropriately
• We will stop 2 hours in Porto Moniz, where we will lunch & swim in the famous vulcanic swimming pools or simply explore the Village. Flexible
• Must bring a bathing suit and beach towel
• If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes or at Fanal Forest(optional).
• On the day, who are staying in Funchal, Garajau or Caniço, can change the tour to: SouthWest, NorthEast or SouthEast
• I have the BEST vehicle to explore the island, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!
