--- title: 4x4 Jeep Tour to the West & Northwest of Madeira lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-jeep-tour-to-the-west-northwest-of-madeira-407686P3/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 160 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 5 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-jeep-tour-to-the-west-northwest-of-madeira-407686P3/ --- # 4x4 Jeep Tour to the West & Northwest of Madeira **Guidekin's take:** A small group four wheel drive day into the west and north west, reaching tracks and lava pools a coach cannot, with a guide who adjusts the route to the group and hotel pickup in the Funchal area. Food, drinks and the Cabo Girão entry are extra; not suited to mobility issues. 4.99 from 160 reviews at €69 per person. In our comparison: #5 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Madeira West is full of Mountains, cliffs, valleys, waterfalls, forest & Natural Lava pools with crystal clear waters and is best explored in a 4x4 Vehicle where you will be able to fell and see the real insights that the island has to offer away from the crowds and trough some place that are just possible to reach by 4x4. This is a small group tour, offering you & more attention from your guide with the possibility to customised the tour making this experience unique & exclusive! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 104 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €69: ages 1 to 10 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 104 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 160 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Nature Connection Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.99 from 160 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 160 of 160. - 5 stars: 158 (99%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and access to back roads; rough, bumpy stretches are the main caveat. **Praised:** - Friendly guides explaining local history, plants and life on the island - Back roads and forest tracks reaching places visitors would not find alone - Varied scenery, from coastal viewpoints and natural pools to Fanal Forest - Skilled driving that helps passengers feel safe on steep and narrow roads - An unhurried pace with time to explore and photograph stops **Complaints:** - Bumpy stretches on rough roads - Some had an open vehicle, while others received an enclosed vehicle Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-11-22 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Live Commentary on board - Small Group more attention from your guide, Privacy & Comfort - Private Guide - Hotel Pick up & Drop off In Funchal Areas ## Not included - Food & Drinks - Cabo Girao ## Itinerary 1. **Camara De Lobos** (30m) - Câmara de Lobos, located on Madeira's south coast, was the first place inhabited by João Gonçalves Zarco, the navigator who discovered this 'pearl of the Atlantic'. The municipality stands out for its centuries-old fishing tradition. 2. **Cabo Girao** (15m) - One of Madeira top viewpoints, Cabo Girão skywalk, one of the highest sea cliffs in the World with 580m The Cabo Girão viewpoint offers a unique perspective over the cities of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal: an urban scenery framed by a natural amphitheatre facing south. In the... 3. **Ribeira Brava** (pass by, no stop) - benefits from a privileged climate and exhibits a diverse natural heritage and landscape. Some of Madeira's most famous regional products are grown here. 4. **Serra de Agua** (40m) - Great opportunity to try the our original drink Poncha from Serra de agua 5. **Nossa Senhora do Rosario** (10m) - Fantastic off road experience through Madeira unique Laurisilva Forest with stunning views over Madeira heights mountains 6. **Sao Vicente** (20m) - This peaceful place, offers great views of the volcanic geological formations and the traditional mountainous landscapes we stop at a beautiful waterfall for a picture and contemplate the beauty of Nature 7. **Praia do Porto do Seixal** (30m) - Here the scenery is painted in harmonious tones a black sand beach bathed by the Atlantic and sheltered by escarpments and green mountains. This place therefore looks like a green amphitheatre 8. **Porto Moniz** (2h) - has some of the most beautiful images of the Region from picturesque Mountains to the famous Natural Lava Pools, Formed by volcanic rocks. Here you will have the opportunity to go for a swim in the crystal blue waters and have Lunch to enjoy the flavours of the local cuisine... 9. **Vereda do Fanal** (45m) - Here we will find and explore the stunning Laurissilva forest of Fanal, Unesco World Heritage site this idyllic place is one of the most emblematic places of the Northwest. Marked by the presence of a centuries-old Tis forest, Fanal is known for its mystical landscape.... 10. **Levada do Paul da Serra** (pass by, no stop) - Paul da Serra offers amazing views over the mountain peaks and the deep valleys that mark its surroundings. On days with good visibility, it is possible to see the coastline of the south and north coasts. T 11. **Cais da Ponta do Sol** (30m) - Ponta do Sol is known for its beaches and typical villages. In addition, the archipelago's famous products, such as bananas and sugar cane, are grown here and you will be to see how they work the land, we then move from the sea level to the highest plateau mountain on the... 12. **Funchal** (1h) - Back to where we start the Journey at your hotel or accommodation with a collection of great memories, another experience to talk and hopefully with the wish of seeing each other again soon. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-30 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 104 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not recommend for travelers with mobility issues Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 66** | €69 | 7h–8h | 4.99 (160) | shared | | [Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-4x4-jeep-safari-porto-moniz-lava-pools-fanal-forest/?format=md) | €55 | 7h | 5.0 (226) | shared | | [Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof](/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-madeira-island-tour-open-roof-445072P1/?format=md) | €62 | 7h 30m | 5.0 (192) | shared | | [Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep ](/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-mystery-tour-full-day-private-4x4-jeep-433184P11/?format=md) | €259 per group | 7h | 4.99 (243) | private | Ranked #5 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €100, median €67; typical length 7h. 23 of 66 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?format=md ## More in Madeira - All Madeira tours: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-jeep-tour-to-the-west-northwest-of-madeira-407686P3/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md