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title: Madeira Off-Road Tours
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-off-road-tours-209899P1/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 52
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 80
duration_minutes: 1020
languages: [de, pt, en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 12 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-off-road-tours-209899P1/
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# Madeira Off-Road Tours

**Guidekin's take:** A private off road day with a guide born on the island, choosing Porto Moniz in the west, Santana in the east or a half day in the Nuns' Valley, in your own vehicle without other travellers. Lunch and gratuities are not included. 5 from 80 reviews at €52 per person.

In our comparison: #12 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Madeira off-road tours, it’s all about our private and personalized service. As a traveler, you want to be less of a tourist and have more of an adventure, that’s why we’re staffed with only the most knowledgeable local guides, born and raised in the islands to provide you a truly memorable day here in Madeira!

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 111 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €25: ages 4 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 111 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €52 per person for the Nun´s valley (Half day) option; other options up to €360
- Duration: 17h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 80 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Madeira Off Road Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

5.0 from 80 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 80 of 80.

- 5 stars: 80 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and the drives on rough tracks; some sightseeing stops are crowded.

**Praised:**
- Friendly guides sharing detailed knowledge of island history and nature
- Enjoyable drives on rough tracks with skilled drivers
- Visits to quieter tracks and villages away from the main tourist stops
- Flexible stops with time to explore without feeling rushed
- Local restaurant choices and stops for traditional food and drinks

**Complaints:**
- Crowds at some sightseeing stops

Written by Guidekin from the 54 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-10-24 to 2026-10-01); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nun´s valley (Half day) | €52 / person (for 2+ people) | German, English, Portuguese, French | Duration: 3 hours<br/>Land rover discovery /<br/>Open Portuguese classic vehicl<br/>Pickup included |
| Porto moniz (West) | €75 / person (for 2+ people) | German, English, Portuguese, French | 4wd tour<br/>Duration: 7 hours: Full day <br/>West tour<br/>Land rover discovery /<br/>Open Portuguese classic vehicl<br/>Pickup included |
| Santana (East) | €75 / person (for 2+ people) | German, English, Portuguese, French | Duration: 7 hours<br/>Land rover discovery /<br/>Open Portuguese classic vehicl<br/>Pickup included |
| Private tour | €360 / person | German, English, Portuguese, French | Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private transportation

## Not included

- Lunch
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Santana** (7h; admission included) - From Funchal towards the highest mountais we allways have funchal scenery behind us, soon we arrive at the third highest mountain in Pico do Areeiro at 1818m altitude with stuning views and landscapes. After we will start our discent to Santana trougth ribeiro frio and...
2. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (7h) - Starting from Funchal trought Câmara de Lobos, on our way to Ribeira Brava we are going to travel trougth the old roads, in the morning we start in the southwestern coast , and have a stop for a drink, after we will continue our way up until the plateau to 1500m altitude were...
3. **Valley of the Nuns** (3h; admission included) - On this halfday tour we will take you to visit Câmara de Lobos municipality wich is the second largest in the island with 30.000 inhabitants, on the way up to the mountains we will across the banana fields and cherries and apples trees trought the Eucalyptos forest of Quinta...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- 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.

## Meeting point

There is a parking place near the Saint Martin church.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EkFDYW1pbmhvIGRhIElncmVqYSBOb3ZhLCBTw6NvIE1hcnRpbmhvLCA5MDAwLTI3MyBGdW5jaGFsLCBQb3J0dWdhbCIuKiwKFAoSCdcdiJOWX2AMEUKkB4NO9E9gEhQKEgmlg4KSll9gDBGwoM-0h5W6YA

Pickup points listed by the operator: 111

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #12 of 66** | €52 | 17h | 5.0 (80) | private |
| [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 #12 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.

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