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title: 4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group
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type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 50
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 78
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [pt, en, fr, es]
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rank_in_category: 42 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-30
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# 4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group

**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 (table below).

## Overview

Booking with a small local company as we are,we assure to you that our groups are also small and riding with UMM in our cool army open top jeep, in a calm relaxed laid back trip driving through the old roads and off roads, This is the perfect ride for people visiting us on cruises,  and one of our most popular rides. 

On this half day tour we will take you you to visit the Mountains. of Câmara de Lobos, 'the sea wolves' lair,' or wanting to explore and discover a beautiful agricultural hidden Madeira, going from sea level to 1000 meters will allow us to have a view over the Nun's Valley from a side were not many see, and go local for a great mountain freshly made poncha.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 149 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 8+: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 149 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €50 per person for the 4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group option; other options up to €59
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 78 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Up Mountain Madeira
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30

## Reviews

4.91 from 78 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 77 of 78.

- 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 (2018-02-21 to 2026-05-23); last checked 2026-10-04.

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 Safari Half day Poncha, Mountains, Vineyards and Cabo Girão Small group | €50 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Portuguese | Pickup included |
| Pickup inside the port | €59 / person (for 3+ people) | Spanish, English, French, Portuguese | Pickup inside the cruise port Pickup included |

## What's included

- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off I Funchal and Caniço areas
- Live commentary on board

## Not included

- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pickup inside the Port

## Itinerary

1. **Câmara de Lobos is a city that is the seat of a municipality and a parish, lo...** (15m) - Câmara de Lobos is a city that is the seat of a municipality and a parish, located on the south coast of the island of Madeira. The main economic activities of the parish are fishing, agriculture - with emphasis on banana culture -, commerce, services and industry.
2. **Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados** (30m) - Boca dos Namorados, together with Boca da Corrida, Jardim da Serra,, constitute one of the most important tourist references of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, owes its importance to the superb landscape of the parish of Curral das Freiras, which is enjoyed from it.
3. **Boca Da Corrida Viewpoint** (15m) - Boca da Corrida,Jardim da Serra,constitute one of the most important tourist references of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, owes its importance to the superb landscape of the parish of Curral das Freiras, which is enjoyed from it.
4. **Cabo Girao** (30m) - Cabo Girão, constitute one of the most important tourist references of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, the superb landscape of Cãmara de lobos

## 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: 149

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be over 5 year old and accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #42 of 66** | €50 | 4h–5h | 4.91 (78) | 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 |

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