--- title: Private Half-Day 4X4 Experience: East or West lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/private-half-day-4x4-experience-east-or-west/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 385 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [pt, en, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 15 of 31 (Nature & Wildlife) schedule_checked: 2026-09-02 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/private-half-day-4x4-experience-east-or-west/ --- # Private Half-Day 4X4 Experience: East or West **Guidekin's take:** A private half day four wheel drive with a local guide, choosing the east with Pico do Arieiro and the Nuns' Valley or the west with the Boca dos Namorados viewpoint, with insurance and pickup in central Funchal included. Priced per group; food, drinks and the Cabo Girão entry are extra. 4.93 from 42 reviews at €385 per group/vehicle. ## Overview Join on a private half-day jeep tour and discover the stunning landscapes of the east or west side of the island. East Tour: Head to the majestic Pico do Areeiro for magnificent views at an altitude of 1818 mts. Visit the Nun’s Valley (Curral das Freiras), experience the panoramic views of Pico do Facho and explore the historical monument of Cristo Rei, inaugurated in 1927. West Tour: Discover Boca dos Namorados viewpoint with a unique view over the iconic village of the Nun’s Valley, visit Cabo Girão with the stunning glass platform, known as Skywalk at 580 mts above sea level. Have the opportunity to taste Madeira wine at Henriques & Henriques wine lodge, along with a visit to the fishing village of Câmara de Lobos where gastronomy and culture come together. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available ## Key facts - Price: from €385 per group/vehicle - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: True Spirit ## What's included - Professional local guide - Safety Instructions + First Aids - Vehicles sanitized with Ozone - Local taxes - All insurances according to the Portuguese Law - Free pickup/drop-off in Funchal´s Central Area and next to Funchal´s Port ## Not included - Food and drinks - Entrance to Cabo Girão - Pickup and drop-off outside central Funchal is not included, have an additional fee ## Itinerary 1. **Cabo Girao** (30m) - The Highest Cliff in Europe with the amazing glass floor balcony (589 mts) 2. **Pico do Arieiro** (30m; admission included) - Beautiful views over Ponta de São Lourenço and Porto Santo Island, from1818 mts high 3. **Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados** (30m; admission included) - Wonderful landscapes and view to Nun's Valley 4. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (1h) - Natural volcanic pools, one of the most visited places in Madeira 5. **True Spirit** (pass by, no stop) - We are the only tours company in Portugal certified by "Biosphere Experiences" committed to responsible / sustainable tourism 6. **Valley of the Nuns** (40m; admission included) - Surrounded by the highest mountains and historic places. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-02 - 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. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Pick-ups and drop-offs outside Funchal´s central area have an extra fee ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €385 | €193 | | 4 | €385 | €96 | | 6 | €385 | €64 | 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 €35 per person. ## Compared with other Nature & Wildlife | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 31** | €385 per group | 5h | 4.93 (42) | 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 (1285) | 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 (3864) | shared | | [4x4 Safari Private Jeep, Full Day, Customizable Santana or Porto Moniz or other](/portugal/madeira/tours/4x4-safari-private-jeep-full-day-customizable-santana-or-porto-moniz-or-other/?format=md) | €295 per group | | 4.98 (160) | private | Ranked #15 of 31 in Nature & Wildlife by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €310, median €65; typical length 6h. 6 of 31 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/nature-wildlife/?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/private-half-day-4x4-experience-east-or-west/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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