Private Half Day Off Road Tour in Madeira
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Private Half Day Off Road Tour in Madeira
By Madeira Off Road Tours
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Half day private tours, is all about make you feel relaxed and confortable, in a 4 hours trip where we will enjoy a lovely scenery such as the highest sea cliff in europe (Cabo Girão ) at 580m, with breathtaking views, vineyards in Estreito on the beaten track. After we will stop at a local bar to try the local drinks and cakes. Although it is a simple tour but very pleasant. I will be there to make sure you will have a memorable day!!
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 3–4 hours
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Live guide: German, Portuguese, English, French
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- Private transportation
What's not included- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We provide shore excursions in Madeira on 4×4 trips, privately! As we are an authorized company we can pick up and drop off inside the port of Funchal directly from your ship!
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Cais de Cruzeiros, Pontinha 9000, São Martinho, 9000 Funchal, Portugal
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 209899P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 209899P3
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Itinerary
- 1On this halfday tour we will take you to visit Câmara de Lobos municipality wich is the third largest in the island with 30.000 inhabitants, on the way up to the mountains we will across the banana fields and cherries and apples trees trought the Eucalyptos forest of Quinta Grande. Offcourse we will continue into the mountains and valleys passing the vineyards area of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos wich represent more that 50% from all vineyards in the island, also you will see a good example of the terraces cultivation seen throughout the island. These trip have a stop in a very local spot where you can try the tipicals drinks and cakes :) !After we will visit the nuns valley from a very nice view point.
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- carvalhu820 contributionsGreat tripCelso is a great and funny guide. We did Santana off-roads and it was an amazing day with adventure, funny moments, poncha, sunshine, beautiful views and a good lunch.Written 9 November 2024
- 108hilaryd0 contributionsTwo fabulous daysWe spent two wonderful days exploring the island with Madeira Off-Road Tours. John, our driver was great fun and very knowledgeable about the history and botany of the island. He took us to where we could see fabulous views, sample the islands liquors and eat our lunch in two wonderful restaurants over looking the sea. We went up and down very steep and, at times, hair-raising tracks but felt very safe with John. Nothing was too much trouble. My husband usually does all the driving when we go on holiday, so it was lovely for him to be able to relax and really enjoy the scenery in the hands of a very experienced local driver, negotiating the many hairpin bends and narrow roads with ease. Thank you John for making our holiday in Madeira such a memorable and enjoyable one. 'Yahoo!'Written 20 October 2024
- dpster0 contributionsWonderful private tour with MiguelMiguel was a fabulous tour guide who gave us a memorable private tour of this beautiful island. Everything about the tour was great. Miguel was easy to communicate with before the tour. He met us at our ship on time and then customized a wonderful tour that covered all of the items that we said in an email before the trip were of most interest to us. He took us all over the island in our short time together, and we saw more than we would have imagined in our limited time because of his experience in guiding. His knowledge of the island is literally amazing - he gave a great tour and was able to answer every question we asked on subjects as varied as the history of the island, the government, how people lived, the flowers and everything else. He clearly loves his home area and it showed through his enthusiasm. We really appreciated that he was a very careful and thoughtful driver of his open vehicle, which was important to us because the island's roads can be challenging and a little scary, and we are nervous passengers. Most importantly, he was warm and friendly, and we bonded with him quickly, as if we had made a new friend. We highly recommend him. You cannot go wrong selecting him, regardless of your particular interests.Written 17 October 2024
- 744stephenh0 contributionsFantastic, breathtaking, tailored experienceFantastic form start to finish. John picked us up on time, talked through the options highlighting stress of interest on the map before we selected our route John was informative, engaging and entertaining throughout the whole day. It was great to have the whole Jeep to ourselves, it made for a truly tailored experience. Loads of breathtaking views despite the best efforts of the weather in the afternoon. Thoroughly recommend this tour and would happily do it again.Written 16 July 2024
- Linda44680 contributionsFull day off roadAbsolutely brilliant day Our guide was lovely, very knowledgeable. Scenery was amazing I would recommend this company, he took us to lovely places for lunch and drinksWritten 27 June 2024
- U5384RRryanj0 contributionsAbsolutely amazing tourWow! this tour was absolutely amazing. Our guide was John who was so friendly, he really was superb, I don’t think I’ve met anyone so passionate and proud about his country. His knowledge of the stunning flora and fauna and the islands history is unbelievable. My wife was in her element. We covered 200km in 8 hrs. The water falls, forests, mountains, coastline, lunch, volcanic pools, old roads, off road tracks were all just amazing. Honestly book this tour if you want to see the real Madeira with an amazing guide, you won’t be disappointed.Written 5 June 2024
- 447mindis0 contributionsGreat way to experience MadeiraWe had such a nice day w John, he was fun, knowledge and we could feel how much he loves this island. Thank you for everything, the great lunch accomodations that he arranged, his history on farming, industry, forests and so much more was awesome! Talking about booking another day to explore deeper into the islandWritten 15 May 2024
- X3653FSwhitneyw0 contributionsIncredible Personalized ExperienceWe had such an amazing time! John was our guide and he listened to what we wanted to see and took us to the most breathtaking views away from the crowds. He was so passionate about Madeira and shared all of his knowledge with us. He is truly a wonderful person, and we loved every bit of our full day tour! He was very conscientious of the time and we made it back to the port exactly on time; not even a minute late. We could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend.Written 6 May 2024
- ErwinKronborgToet0 contributionsAbsolutely fantastic tour !!We had a great and memorable day - absolutely amazing experience. Our driver and guide John was very passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable and on top a 100% awesome guy! I can only give him and the company my absolute best recommendation.Written 18 April 2024
- ErwinKronborgToet0 contributionsAbsolutely fantastic experience!!We had the most fantastic day with John from Madeira Off-Road Tours. Awesome guy with so much passion, enthusiasm and knowledge. You feel the love he has to his island Madeira and he generously shares it with you. The absolute best recommendation from us. You will not be disappointed! Guaranteed 👍Written 18 April 2024
- sbyl0 contributionsIncredible days Off Road!!!We were fortunate to have a 1/2 day private tour on the north side of Madeir and a full day tour with John on the West! There aren’t words to describe this trip! The guys are incredible! We had so much fun learning about this beautiful place, visiting local spots, being on roads we would NEVER attempt. I would recommend them to anyone visiting Madeira that wants a truly unique and beautiful experience!! Obrigada Miguel and John!!!Written 2 April 2024
- GrandTour435347903090 contributionsLess traveled memories mixed with the headline ones!We booked the Central, North & East tour. The weather was great, our guide was terrific and very knowledgable. Nowhere was too busy (apart from the lunch stop). The route was well chosen and seeing less visited tracks and communities made the visit more memorable. Being able to ask the driver to stop at will to look at a plant was a joy. Thanks for a splendid day.Written 6 February 2024
- N8200IUsylviak0 contributionsIncredible experienceJon was our driver and what a fantastic tour guide of the island he was. We had the most amazing day with him. Our five night trip to Madeira was for my wife's 40th Birthday and we are so glad we booked this tour of the west side of the island. We also had our 4yr old daughter with us. She especially enjoyed the rough off road parts. We stopped at so many veiw points. And covered so much of the island. Far more then we expected. We stopped off for lunch and a swim which was amazing. And saw so many views and waterfalls. It was Honestly the most Incredible experience. Made all the better by our wonderful guide jon. Thankyou Madeira of road tours. It was an absolute pleasure We would love to visit the island again, and will be sure to do the east of the island tour next timeWritten 31 January 2024
- JKE-screen-name0 contributionsHighly recommendedExcellent fun and informative day out on private tour with John who could not have been more enthusiastic about everything associated with Madeira and off-road. We enjoyed every minute including his excellent recommendation for lunch.Written 20 January 2024
- bryanths860 contributionsMadeira is amazing!Private tour with John is amazing! Would recommend this tour to anyone! What a great day and John showed us the beautiful Madeira!Written 25 November 2023
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Naz
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Miguel made us feel very welcome, he was extremely knowledgable and sooo much fun. He took us into the clouds to a beautiful local Cafe where we sat and met some lovely local people and had refreshments. The views were out of this world and the off roading was brilliant fun. Miguel made us feel like part of his family and we would highly recommend him to anyone as nothing is to much trouble for him. Thank you so much Miguel we will miss you 🥰😊👍 Muito Obrigada 🥰
Written 11 November 2021
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Hello crazy friends :)
Thank you so much for your nice review.
Just to say i really enjoyed and laugh so much in your company
Hope to see you soon.
All the best
Miguel
Written 22 December 2021
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Kenley T
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Couples
We had an unforgettable half day trip with Miguel. We got to see Cambara de Lobos, the Eucalyptus forests, Nuns Valley and stopped off at a local bar in a small village to try some local fruit and rum cocktails.
Miguel is a great guy and lets you take your time at each location. He is knowledgeableh and enthusiastic and will happily answer all your questions. For me his tour was one of the highlights of our trip.
Miguel is a great guy and lets you take your time at each location. He is knowledgeableh and enthusiastic and will happily answer all your questions. For me his tour was one of the highlights of our trip.
Written 6 March 2022
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Hello my friend! Thanks for you review! That´s great you had a nice day with us.
hope to see you next time
Miguel
Written 3 April 2022
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GrandTour51846373019
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Sept 2023 • Couples
Fantastic tour with Miguel. He was so knowledgeable of the area and took his time at every stop to tell us the history. Excellent.
Written 5 September 2023
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Constanze S
2 contributions
Apr 2023
Very nice tour with John. Any question: he has an answer. Beautiful landscape and views you cannot explore with a rented car. The wonderful smell of eucalyptus trees and flowers in the forest was astonishing! Thank you!
Written 6 April 2023
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LMDKent
Maidstone, UK138 contributions
Miguel picked us up for a fab half day private tour from our hotel, heading up into the clouds and seeing the real Madeira, so knowledgable and informative as well as fun, which he had to be with our group. Stopping to try real Poncha in a local bar where we laughed we laughed with the locals and ate unshelled peanuts - would certainly go again - highly recommended
Written 11 November 2021
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Hello dear family :)
Thank you so much for your nice review.
I´am really glad you had such a nice experience.
Hope to see you soon.
All the best
Miguel
Written 22 December 2021
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Sylvia492
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Very beautiful discovery. Our guide Miguel is perfect, simple, kind, very pleasant. Magnificent landscapes. I highly recommend it for those who want to be far from the tourist hustle and bustle.

Written 22 August 2023
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