--- title: Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs (Nun´s Valley View) - Half Day 4x4 Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-nun-s-valley-view-half-day-4x4-tour/ type: tour city: Madeira country: Portugal price: 310 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 89 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-30 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/real-life-mountains-sea-cliffs-nun-s-valley-view-half-day-4x4-tour/ --- # Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs (Nun´s Valley View) - Half Day 4x4 Tour **Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party follows central Madeira's off-road paths, taking in mountains, sea cliffs and Nun´s Valley views. The jeep ride is priced per group; food, drinks and Cabo Girão entry are extra, and children must be at least five. 4.99 from 89 reviews at €310 per group/vehicle for 4h. In our comparison: #17 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Half-Day Central Private Safari tour was designed for people who would like to see something truly spectacular in a short period of time. I promise one morning or one afternoon full of fun, with off-road paths that enchant for its unique beauty. You will have the chance to immersed yourself in the local culture visiting places you never imagined could exist, we will visit the REAL MADEIRA, where most people live... and will try some of our local delicacies I have the best vehicle for that, a 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! You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour So, join me, and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no rush, as friends, fleeing the tourist traps and crowds. 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 94 pickup points - Group size varies by option: max 4 from €310 · max 2 from €310 · max 5 from €328 · max 6 from €380 - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Alll drinks or food are not include,… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 94 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €310 per group/vehicle for the Half Day Central 4x4 Tour option; other options up to €385 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 89 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Miguel Is Here - Group: Group size varies by option: max 4 from €310 · max 2 from €310 · max 5 from €328 · max 6 from €380 - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-30 ## Reviews 4.99 from 89 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 89. - 5 stars: 88 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the local insight and quieter routes, but poor weather can change the planned itinerary. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of local life, farming and plants - Quiet viewpoints and back roads away from the usual tourist crowds - Skilled driving makes steep roads and rough tracks feel safe - Local bar visits to watch poncha being made and sample it - Personal attention, with flexibility for families and individual interests **Complaints:** - Poor weather can mean changes to the planned route Written by Guidekin from the 63 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-08-10 to 2026-01-17); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Half Day Central 4x4 Tour | €310 per group | Spanish, French, Portuguese, English | Price Up to 4 People: Special price for 4 people maximum Pickup included | | Half-day Central 4x4 | €310 per group | Spanish, French, Portuguese, English | Price Up to 2 People: Special price for only 2 people maximum Pickup included | | Half-Day Central 4x4 | €328 per group | Spanish, French, Portuguese, English | Price Up to 5 People: Special price for 5 people maximum Pickup included | | Half-Day Central 4x4 Tour | €380 per group | Spanish, French, Portuguese, English | Price Up to 6 People: Special price for 6 people maximum Pickup included | | Half Day Central 4x4 | €385 per group | Spanish, French, Portuguese, English | Up to 6 People Pickup included | ## What's included - All Fees and Taxes ## Not included - Alll drinks or food are not include - Madeira wine or a Poncha - Cabo Girão Viewpoint - Entry - € 2, except residents and children up to 12 years old (included) ## Itinerary 1. **Funchal** (5m) - Your private tour begins with the transfer from the hotel or apartment 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... 2. **Estreito de Camara de Lobos** (15m) - we will go to places you never imagined could exist, we will see the REAL MADEIRA, where most people live... enter the rugged mountains and valleys, passing through the wine region of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Along the way (ancient paths), up the hill, we will make... 3. **Estreito de Camara de Lobos** (15m) - On the our way we will make some stops to visit banana and vine plantations 4. **We will keep going up, direction of Fajã das Galinhas, where we will find an ...** (15m) - We will keep going up, direction of Fajã das Galinhas, where we will find an incredible view (700 meters high) difficult to describe. 5. **Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados** (15m) - From here we will be able to see Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley), a village nestled on one of the many volcanic craters, which originated the Island. The village is so named as it is believed that it was the place chosen by a group of nuns to take shelter from the attacks of... 6. **After off-road, we will make a stop at a very local place for a drink or toil...** (20m) - After off-road, we will make a stop at a very local place for a drink or toilet (Coffee Break), where you can taste a homemade Madeira wine or a Poncha (Drinks not included). But just to give you an idea, the price of the poncha can vary between € 2.00 and € 2.50, depending... 7. **Henriques & Henriques** (15m) - After coffee break and crossing all the cherry and chestnut plantations, we will do another off-road where we will have to cross the vineyards of a company called Henrique & Henriques, located on the top of the mountain, where we will be able to contemplate wonderful landscapes. 8. **Cabo Girao** (15m) - Cabo Girão, Europe’s highest sea cliff, with its 580mts of altitude hanging over the ocean. This is a perfect spot to admire the diversity of the natural beauty of the island. After that, we will descend until finally reaching the blue sea, with the colorful boats typical of... 9. **Camara De Lobos** (10m) - At our next stop, we can take a short walk and observe the village of Câmara de Lobos from a different perspective. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - 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. ## 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: 94 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age 5 years old - Children must be accompanied by an adult - We will go up to 1000 meters high, so it can be hot or cooler. Important to bring a jacket if necessary - dress appropriately - For passengers arriving at Madeira Island on a cruise, we can start between 9am and 10am or at a time appropriate to your schedule Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €310 | €155 | | 4 | €310 | €78 | | 6 | €380 | €63 | 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 · #17 of 66** | €310 per group | 4h | 4.99 (89) | 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 #17 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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