--- title: Porto Moniz - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthWest lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-private-full-day-safari-4x4-tour-northwest/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 436 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 63 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private levada walk and swim rank_in_category: 23 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-private-full-day-safari-4x4-tour-northwest/ --- # Porto Moniz - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthWest **Guidekin's take:** An open ex-army jeep takes you through northwest Madeira for a levada walk and swimming on a private tour for your party. Transport is included and pricing is per group; lunch and Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools admission cost extra. 4.98 from 63 reviews at €436 per group/vehicle for 8h. In our comparison: #23 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview The West tour takes you to the lush northwest, full of cliffs, valleys, forests, mountains, waterfalls and cows! Always far from the beaten track. So many experiences, in just one day. Levada walk, swimming, and incredible landscapes. Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history. I have the BEST vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see! So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush… as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds. If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional). We will stop 2 hours in Porto Moniz for lunch & swim (Natural Pools) I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget! Jeep capacity: 8 seats (7 Clients + Driver - Me) ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 86 pickup points - Group size varies by option: max 4 from €436 · private from €482 · max 6 from €540 - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Lunch not included – Opcional - 17,00€ - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 86 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €436 per group/vehicle for the Porto Moniz Full Day 4x4 Tour option; other options up to €540 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Miguel Is Here - Group: Group size varies by option: max 4 from €436 · private from €482 · max 6 from €540 - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.98 from 63 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 63 of 63. - 5 stars: 62 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise quiet routes and personal guiding; criticism is too isolated to establish a recurring drawback. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, friendly guiding with practical local recommendations - Quiet back roads, viewpoints and levada walks away from crowds - Open jeep rides and off road sections praised as fun - Flexible routes and an unhurried pace, with time to explore - Local restaurants, coffee breaks and poncha stops **Complaints:** - No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 39 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2020-08-21 to 2026-09-06); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Porto Moniz Full Day 4x4 Tour | €436 per group | French, Spanish, Portuguese, English | Price Up to 4 People : Special Price for only 4 people maximum Pickup included | | Porto Moniz Private Full-Day Safari 4x4 | €482 per group | French, Spanish, Portuguese, English | Price Up to 5 People: Special price for only 5 people maximum Pickup included | | Porto Moniz FD Safari 4x4 Tour | €540 per group | French, Spanish, Portuguese, English | Price Up to 6 People: Special price for only 6 people maximum Pickup included | ## What's included - Private transportation ## Not included - Lunch not included – Opcional - 17,00€ - Entrance to Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools (3€) ## Itinerary 1. **Funchal** (5m) - Your private tour begins with the transfer from your accommodation in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions). Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's... 2. **Campanario** (20m) - You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari tour, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, always far from the beaten track. The morning is usually spent exploring the southwestern coastline around... 3. **Ribeira Brava** (15m) - Along the way you will enjoy spectacular views from an open-top army jeep, always far away from the crowds and tasteless impersonal tours. You will be able to contemplate Ribeira Brava from a different perspective, always far from the beaten track. We will pass through the... 4. **Madeira** (pass by, no stop) - We will cross Tabua & Lugar de Baixo. Along the way we will make stops for photos & Explanations, far from the beaten track. 5. **Ponta Do Sol** (25m) - We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life! We will make a stop for coffee in a local bar After coffee, we start “climbing” almost from sea... 6. **If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40...** (40m) - If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional) in Paul da Serra. Flexible Or make a walk at Fanal Forest 7. **We will have to cross the only plateau in Madeira, called “Madeiran tundra” d...** (15m) - We will have to cross the only plateau in Madeira, called “Madeiran tundra” direction Porto Moniz and If the weather is good we will spend a fair amount of time up here taking in the unbelievable views from above the volcanic valleys, formed during the 3rd phase of eruptions... 8. **Posto Florestal Fanal** (10m) - We can make a walk at Fanal Forest 9. **Miradouro Ribeira da Janela** (10m) - Amazing view to Seixal, São Vicente, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge 10. **Mirador Ilheus Da Ribeira Da Janela** (10m) - Stop for photos 11. **Porto Moniz** (pass by, no stop) - For lunch, we will stop in Porto Moniz, where we can take a swim in the in the famous natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz or simply explore the Village (Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended) After lunch & refreshing swim we will in... 12. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (1h) - We will stop in Porto Moniz, where we can take a swim in the famous natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz or simply explore the Village. 13. **Seixal** (15m) - We will make several stops for photos 14. **Praia Do Seixal** (15m) - Stop for photos or swim 15. **Sao Vicente** (15m) - We will stop at several places to contemplate the waterfalls. 16. **Serra de Agua** (20m) - We will finish up with the perfect ending, our famous freshly homemade Poncha drink ! This trip is highly improvised because of the dramatic nature of the terrain and climate, making it a real adventure every time! Great for families, nature lovers and those who like being... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 After parking your car (free parking), proceed to the front of the Hotel Pestana Gardens (near Pestana Bay), at Praia Formosa in Funchal. If you are in a Southwest or Southwest area and if we take the tour in that area, the pick-up service may not be charged. Please send me an email for more info. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJcVmnHoVfYAwRRP24irnVxLI Pickup points listed by the operator: 86 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age 5 years - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Please provide any specific food requirements when booking - A vegetarian option is available; inform at the time of booking if necessary - We will go up to 1500 meters high and to the north coast of the island, so it can be hot or cooler. Important to bring a jacket if necessary - dress appropriately - We will stop 2 hours in Porto Moniz, where we will lunch & swim in the famous vulcanic swimming pools or simply explore the Village. Flexible - Must bring a bathing suit and beach towel - If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes or at Fanal Forest(optional). - On the day, who are staying in Funchal, Garajau or Caniço, can change the tour to: SouthWest, NorthEast or SouthEast - ​​I have the BEST vehicle to explore the island, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see! Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €436 | €218 | | 4 | €436 | €109 | | 6 | €540 | €90 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Jeep & 4x4 Tours start at €40 per person. ## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 66** | €436 per group | 8h | 4.98 (63) | varies by option | | [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 #23 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. 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