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Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 Full Day Tour

4.9 · 84 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Madeira Operated by Green Devil Safari Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30 · Hotel pickup from 150 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An open top jeep route through northwest Madeira combines volcanic pools, villages, native forest and a short levada walk.

A driver-guide and Funchal hotel pickup are included; cruise dock pickup costs extra and lunch is excluded. 4.92 from 84 reviews at €69 per person for 8h.

In our comparison: #40 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €69 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off - Pick up at the Cruise dock extra fee €5.00 per person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off - Funchal area free pick up
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • pick up outside of Funchal may have extra fuel tax

Children from €49 (ages 3 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
84 ratings
Tripadvisor 72 · Viator 12

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 83 of 84

Star breakdown of all 84 ratings

5 stars
80 · 95%
4 stars
3 · 4%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, varied scenery and pool stops, but fog can obscure the mountain views.

Praised

  • Friendly, knowledgeable guides explain local history, plants and island life
  • Skilled driving helps passengers feel safe on steep roads and rough tracks
  • Mountain, forest and coastal stops reach places visitors would struggle to find alone
  • Swimming in the volcanic pools is a recurring highlight
  • Unhurried stops allow time for photos and exploring

Complaints

  • Fog can hide mountain scenery and obscure views at sightseeing stops

Written by Guidekin from the 58 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 August 2019 to 16 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:30 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 150 pickup points (150 pickup points listed by the operator, 147 of them hotels)
Operator
Green Devil Safari; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Explore the northwest side of Madeira in a 4x4 vehicle with an open top roof. Volcanic lava pools, a 15–minute levada walk, non-touristic villages, Madeira's UNESCO–listed native forest, waterfalls, sea cliffs, any many more great surprises await you.

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, Lunch
  • Children from €49 ages 3 to 11

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 · #40 of 66€698h4.92 (84)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 #40 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 €69 per adult