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title: Volcanic Pools and Northwest 4WD Full Day Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/portugal/madeira/tours/volcanic-pools-and-northwest-4wd-full-day-tour/
type: tour
city: Madeira
country: Portugal
price: 69
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.76
reviews: 51
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 56 of 66 (Jeep & 4x4 Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/portugal/madeira/tours/volcanic-pools-and-northwest-4wd-full-day-tour/
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# Volcanic Pools and Northwest 4WD Full Day Tour

**Guidekin's take:** An open-top jeep route explores western Madeira's deep valleys, native forest and levadas, with Porto Moniz on the itinerary. A driver-guide and central Funchal hotel transfers are included; pickup outside Funchal costs extra. 4.76 from 51 reviews at €69 per person for 8h.

In our comparison: #56 of 66 in Jeep & 4x4 Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Embark on this shore excursion and visit the best places at the NorthWest oF Madeira in a 4x4 vehicle with a open top roof. We will take you to the Western part of Madeira passing thru deep valleys, taking you up to 1500 meters high. You will get information and history about the views, native forest, fauna flora, meet the madeiran water aqueducts "levadas" and learn more about them. 

Please bring some comfortable shoes as we may have a 15 minutes walk to learn more about the "levadas". We will pass the Madeira plateau, the only flat area in this island, and then drive to Porto Moniz where you will visit the vulcanic lava pools. If the weather slows, you can swim at the volcanic polls. The lunch is optional, and has a cost of €12.00 per person for a 3 meal course with beverage and coffee. On the way back, you will have stunning views cliff's and waterfalls, and we will have a stop where you can try our famous "nectar" poncha, one of our local drinks.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 179 pickup points
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €49: ages 4 to 11

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 179 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €69 per person
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.76/5 from 51 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Green Devil Safari
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.76 from 51 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 48 of 51.

- 5 stars: 46 (90%)
- 4 stars: 2 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (4%)

## What's included

- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel Funchal center pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Fuel surcharge

## Not included

- Gratuities
- pick up harbour cruise dock
- pick up outside of Funchal extra fee

## Itinerary

1. **Serra de Agua** (5m)
2. **Ginjas** (15m)
3. **Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra** (pass by, no stop) - Estanquinhos
4. **Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela** (pass by, no stop) - Fanal
5. **Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools** (45m) - Porto moniz
6. **Seixal** (10m)
7. **Sao Vicente** (10m) - São Vicente

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:30
- 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.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 179

## Good to know

- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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
- 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

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Compared with other Jeep & 4x4 Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #56 of 66** | €69 | 8h | 4.76 (51) | 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 #56 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.

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