Activities

Madeira 4x4 tour from Funchal to Nun's Valley and Cabo Girão

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£39.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 3 hours to 4 hours

Instant confirmation

Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

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Why you’ll love this…

See high mountains and deep valleys in the surroundings of Funchal
Visit Estreito Câmara de Lobos with its terraces covered with vineyards
Enjoy the views from Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe
Explore Câmara de Lobos, a picturesque fishing village

What to expect

Join this jeep tour of Madeira and discover remote villages in the Nun's Valley and the highest sea cliff in Europe.

Not far from Funchal and hidden between high mountains and deep valleys you´ll discover several remote villages. Stop at Estreito Câmara de Lobos village, where the finest Madeira wine in the world is produced. The landscape is unique: terraces covered with vineyards. See Boca da Corrida, an amazing viewpoint situated around 1,200 meters above sea level, which provides a great view of Curral das Freiras and all the highest mountains of Madeira. Discover Jardim da Serra, a small village important in cherry production. In spring, the valley around the village is completely covered with a large variety of wildflowers.

Continue to Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe and, at 580m, one of the highest worldwide. There, you can experience skywalking over a balcony made of clear glass. Finally, explore Câmara de Lobos, a picturesque fishing village where they fish the unique black scabbard fish at a depth of 1,000m. This was also the favorite place on the island for Winston Churchill. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Funchal.

What's included

Roundtrip transportation
Driver guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
4x4 tour

What's not included

Food and drinks
Entrance fees

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup service is available for hotels in Funchal. Please be ready at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchairs, and those with reduced mobility

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Entrance to the viewpoint Cabo Girão 2€ per person

Not allowed:

Pregnant women

Know in advance:

Please indicate the child's age at checkout. The local supplier provides various types of child seats, having in mind the necessities for different ages
The itinerary is subject to slight changes and the excursion may be cancelled due to weather conditions
In case of delay, please contact the emergency number provided on your voucher

Remember to bring:

Snacks, and comfortable shoes

Provider

Eco Viagens

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great day out driver picked us up on time very friendly views were amazing fishing village really nice
Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Guide/driver very good Places visited very good
Anonymous
From United States of America - June 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The driver was so knowledgeable.we Had the most amazing morning . Handled the roads perfectly. Have was happy and nothing was any trouble for him . So ...
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - May 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

a really good 4 hour trip, up into the mountains first, then into the forest for a few off road trips, which were really good, be aware you will get b ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

We loved this outing. Going in the 4x4 added to the experience and the thrill and we enjoyed all the stops. Very knowledgeable guide and good value fo ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - April 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Loved this! My 2 boys (aged 11 and 7) said it was the best day of their lives. Definitely recommend

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