--- title: "Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: Forest and Mountains" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-private-buggy-adventure-forest-and-mountains/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 81 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 45 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/madeira-private-buggy-adventure-forest-and-mountains/ --- # Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: Forest and Mountains **Guidekin's take:** A private buggy ride on and off road from Funchal through the Serra das Funduras laurel forest to the Portela viewpoint, with a private guide, fuel, insurance and free photos and videos. Food, drinks and a waterproof poncho are not included, and stops are flexible. 5 from 81 reviews at €100 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #7 of 45 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This Private Buggy Tour is On and Off-road starting in Funchal, stopping at Pico Alto viewpoint, Poiso, Pico do Suna, Lamaceiros lagoon and Portela viewpoint, where you can admire the beauty of the districts of Porto da Cruz and Faial, near the imposing rock of Penha d’Águia. The tour continues along the forest road of the Serra das Funduras, where we can observe the magnificent Laurissilva Forest. Along the trail through this forest you can admire the extraordinary beauty of the endemic flora and fauna of the island, the verdigris of the trees, the melodious singing of the birds and the whole environment is magical! Santo da Serra will be the end of this unique experience…time to return to Funchal. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our guide will meet you at the entrance… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 6+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 81 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: iGo Madeira Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Portuguese, English - Start times: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 5.0 from 81 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 81 of 81. - 5 stars: 81 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guiding and forest driving; some find the buggy very noisy. **Praised:** - Friendly guiding with detailed explanations of local nature and island life - Driving the buggy on forest tracks and muddy mountain routes - Clear driving instructions that help nervous participants feel comfortable - Mountain viewpoints and varied forest scenery - Photos and videos taken during the ride and shared afterwards **Complaints:** - The buggy can be very noisy during the ride Written by Guidekin from the 55 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-02-10 to 2026-09-24); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Private guide for a personalized Experience. - Fuel and Taxes included, no hidden costs. - GoPro Photos & Videos to capture unforgettable moments. - Free Photo and Media delivery with no additional charges. - Flexible Stops to suit your preferences. - Insurance ## Not included - Food & Drinks - Waterproof poncho ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - 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. ## Meeting point Our guide will meet you at the entrance of the parking area in front of the building. If you arrive by car, parking is available. Please proceed to level -2, where our buggies are located. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJPbedekRfYAwREfV9ij_wU1U Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €200 | €100 | | 4 | €400 | €100 | | 6 | €444 | €74 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 45** | €100 | 4h | 5.0 (81) | private | | [Private Half day tour around Madeira Island](/portugal/madeira/tours/private-half-day-tour-around-madeira-island-153233P1/?format=md) | €190 per group | 3h | 5.0 (192) | private | | [CABO GIRÃO (Half Day tour/3h) / Private Classic Car (4L).](/portugal/madeira/tours/cabo-gir-o-half-day-tour-3h-private-classic-car-4l-331095P4/?format=md) | €95 per group | 2h | 5.0 (179) | private | | [Full Day of Wonders: Madeira 4x4 Private Tour](/portugal/madeira/tours/full-day-of-wonders-madeira-4x4-private-tour-457696P1/?format=md) | €425 per group | 7h | 5.0 (116) | private | Ranked #7 of 45 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €40 to €310, median €85; typical length 5h. 45 of 45 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/private-tours-madeira/?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/madeira-private-buggy-adventure-forest-and-mountains/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md