--- title: Private & Customizable Safari 4x4 Half-Day Shore Excursion lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/private-customizable-safari-4x4-half-day-shore-excursion/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 225 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 43 duration_minutes: 240 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 48 (Nature & Wildlife) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/private-customizable-safari-4x4-half-day-shore-excursion/ --- # Private & Customizable Safari 4x4 Half-Day Shore Excursion **Guidekin's take:** A private half day in an open top army jeep built for cruise passengers, with a route you choose yourself, climbing from the port to a view over the Nuns' Valley, with port or hotel pickup and a local guide. Priced per group; food and drinks are extra and children must be over five. 5 from 43 reviews at €225 per group/vehicle. In our comparison: #14 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Book and personalize this private tour done for you and your group by UMM in our cool army open top jeep, in a calm relaxed laid back trip driving through the old roads and off roads, This is the perfect ride for people visiting us on cruises,  you can choose your route or personalize it for those wanting to explore and discover a beautiful agricultural hidden Madeira, going from sea level to 1000 meters will allow us to have a view over the Nun's Valley from a side were not many see, and go local for a great mountain freshly made poncha. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 109 pickup points - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 109 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €225 per group/vehicle - Duration: 4h–5h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Up Mountain Madeira - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 5.0 from 43 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 43 of 43. - 5 stars: 43 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and flexible routes; driving off road involves rough terrain **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain Madeira's history and local life - Routes and time at stops tailored to travellers' preferences - Mountain viewpoints and villages away from the main tourist spots - Driving off road through forests and mountain trails - Helpful advance communication and convenient cruise port pickups **Complaints:** - Rough terrain when driving off road Written by Guidekin from the 40 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-10-14 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Local guide - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private tour - Professional guide - Driver/guide - Port pickup and drop-off - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified ## Itinerary 1. **Cabo Girao** (pass by, no stop) - we can personalize your trip to pass on these points 2. **Miradouro da Portela** (pass by, no stop) - we can personalize your trip to pass on these points 3. **Ponta de Sao Lourenco** (pass by, no stop) - we can personalize your trip to pass on these points 4. **The Camara de Lobos promenade** (pass by, no stop) - we can personalize your trip to pass on these points ## 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 109 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be over 5 year old and accompanied by an adult - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €225 | €113 | | 4 | €225 | €56 | 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 Nature & Wildlife start at €28 per person. ## Compared with other Nature & Wildlife | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 48** | €225 per group | 4h–5h | 5.0 (43) | private | | [Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Madeira](/portugal/madeira/tours/whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour-in-madeira/?format=md) | €74 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (1299) | shared | | [Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4](/portugal/madeira/tours/porto-moniz-seixal-fanal-forest-cliff-skywalk-in-open-roof-4x4/?format=md) | €69 | 7h 30m | 4.92 (3880) | shared | | [VipDolphins Luxury Whale Watching](/portugal/madeira/tours/vipdolphins-luxury-whale-watching/?format=md) | €79 | 3h | 4.9 (1943) | shared | Ranked #14 of 48 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €310, median €55; typical length 7h. 9 of 48 are private. 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