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4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group

4.9 · 78 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Up Mountain Madeira Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h–5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 149 pickup points
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An open top jeep follows old roads and off-road tracks through the mountains of Câmara de Lobos, with vineyards and Cabo Girão on the route.

Commentary and Funchal or Caniço hotel pickup are included; children must be over five and accompanied by an adult. 4.91 from 78 reviews at €50 per person for 4h–5h.

In our comparison: #42 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group The page pricePickup included€50 for 2+ people
Pickup inside the portPickup inside the cruise port Pickup included€59 for 3+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off I Funchal and Caniço areas
  • Live commentary on board
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Pickup inside the Port

Reviews

4.9
78 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 77 of 78

Star breakdown of all 78 ratings

5 stars
72 · 92%
4 stars
5 · 6%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, viewpoints and poncha stops, but the jeep ride can be bumpy.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides explain local life, farming and plants with humour
  • Jeep rides on rough tracks with skilled drivers who help passengers feel safe
  • Mountain and coastal viewpoints with time for photos and exploring
  • Local bar stops to watch fresh poncha being made and sample it
  • Small groups allow personal attention and opportunities to ask questions

Complaints

  • The jeep ride can be bumpy on steep roads and rough tracks
  • Some trips have followed a different route from the one booked

Written by Guidekin from the 69 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 February 2018 to 23 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 149 pickup points (149 pickup points listed by the operator, 147 of them hotels)
Operator
Up Mountain Madeira; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be over 5 year old and accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Age 8+ Specialized infant seats are available

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #42 of 66€504h–5h4.91 (78)shared
Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari : Porto Moniz, Lava Pools & Fanal Forest€557h5.0 (226)shared
Full Day Madeira Island Tour - Open Roof€627h 30m5.0 (192)shared
Madeira "Mystery Tour" - Full Day Private 4x4 Jeep €259 per group7h4.99 (243)private

Ranked #42 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. Compare all 66 Jeep & 4x4 Tours

From €50 per adult · 4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group