Jeep tours are one of the most popular excursions on the island: viewpoints, mountain tracks and villages in half a day, with pick-up from Funchal and no driving on steep roads.
A day-long 4x4 route through western Madeira, suited to visitors who want several stops in one trip. The tour takes about eight hours.
from €66 per person
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A half-day 4x4 outing for those who like small groups and wide views from an open-roof jeep. Stops include Cabo Girão and Jardim da Serra.
from €44 per person
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An eight-hour 4x4 day trip from Funchal for visitors who want to see the island's northwest coast and the Fanal area without planning their own route.
from €64 per person
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A fast-boat outing for wildlife fans. Spotters on land help direct the boat to animals, and marine biologists on board explain the species seen.
from €45 per person
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A full-day jeep outing for visitors who prefer a guide and no transport arrangements of their own. Pickup is part of the trip, which lasts about eight hours.
from €70 per person
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Off-road trip for anyone who wants mountain and coast views in one outing: Largo do Miranda, Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m), Santa Cruz's terraces and the Cristo Rei viewpoint.
from €45 per person
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Open-roof off-road ride for those who like to take in the scenery from the vehicle: Largo do Miranda, Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m), Santo da Serra, Santa Cruz and Cristo Rei.
from €45 per person
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A compact off-road outing for travellers who like variety: Fajã das Galinhas, the Boca dos Namorados viewpoint, a poncha stop and the Cabo Girão skywalk. Runs for half a day.
from €45 per person
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East tours climb to Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m), stop at Ribeiro Frio or Santo da Serra and often finish in Santana.
South-west tours combine the glass skywalk at Cabo Girão, one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, with vineyards, Câmara de Lobos and often a wine or poncha tasting.
West tours are full days to Fanal forest and the lava pools of Porto Moniz.
Open-roof vehicles are great on clear days, but it is cold at altitude, so bring a jacket. Small-group tours (six or seven seats) stop more often for photos. If you only have one day, a west-coast 4x4 tour covers the most ground.
Usually yes, with a minimum age set by each operator. Mountain roads are winding, so bring motion-sickness remedies if needed.
A half-day tour (about four hours) covers either the east or the south-west. A full day is needed for Porto Moniz and Fanal in the north-west.
