--- title: Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 Full Day Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/northwest-terraces-and-volcanic-pools-4x4-full-day-tour/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 84 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 40 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/northwest-terraces-and-volcanic-pools-4x4-full-day-tour/ --- # Northwest Terraces and Volcanic Pools 4x4 Full Day Tour **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 150 pickup points - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, Lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €49: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 150 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 84 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Green Devil Safari - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.92 from 84 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 83 of 84. - 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 (2019-08-12 to 2026-05-16); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's 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 ## Not included - Food and drinks - Lunch - Gratuities - pick up outside of Funchal may have extra fuel tax ## Itinerary 1. **Serra de Agua** (pass by, no stop) - Serra de agua 2. **Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12** (pass by, no stop) - Encumeada 3. **Sao Vicente** (10m) - Ginjas 4. **Bica Da Cana** (pass by, no stop) - Estanquinhos 5. **Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra** (pass by, no stop) - Paul da Serra 6. **Levada do Paul da Serra** (pass by, no stop) - Paul da Serra 7. **Vereda do Fanal** (10m) - Fanal 8. **Ribeira da Janela** (pass by, no stop) - ribeira da Janela 9. **Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela** (5m) - ribeira da Janela 10. **Miradouro Ribeira da Janela** (5m) - ribeira da Janela 11. **Porto Moniz** (45m) - porto moniz 12. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (45m) - porto moniz If the weather alows you can swim at the volcanic lava pools 13. **Seixal** (pass by, no stop) 14. **Poca Das Lesmas** (45m) - If the weather alows you can swim at the volcanic lava pools 15. **Miradouro do Veu da Noiva** (5m) - Seixal ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - 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: 150 ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #40 of 66** | €69 | 8h | 4.92 (84) | 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 | 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/jeep-4x4/?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/northwest-terraces-and-volcanic-pools-4x4-full-day-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/?format=md