Activities

The Best of South Madeira Jeep Tour From Funchal

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£51.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours

Instant confirmation

Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

E-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy a jeep tour while discovering fishing villages and the countryside
Discover Calheta, once the off-port for sugar and collection of wood
Visit the rum factory "Sociedade de Engenhos da Calheta"
Taste some traditional honey cake

What to expect

Discover the sometimes-forgotten Southwest side of Madeira during a jeep tour! Valleys, mountains, the plateau and the seashore make this expedition a trip to remember. Enjoy the amazing diversity of Madeira's countryside during this tour and explore the best of the Southwest side of the island.

You will discover Ponta do Pargo where the coastline was too dangerous for navigation and a lighthouse, the highest one in Portugal, was built on top of the rock. Continue to Paúl do Mar, a charming fishing village, and the neighboring Jardim do Mar, which are privileged spots for surfers who can challenge the waves, considered to be one of the best in Europe.

Get to know Calheta where Zarco, the Portuguese explorer who established settlements and recognition of Madeira, entered when he went ashore. Visit the rum factory "Sociedade de Engenhos da Calheta" where you can observe the machinery used for the production of rum and sugarcane honey. You will also taste some traditional honey cake which is typical of Poncha.

What's included

Driver guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
4x4 tour

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup service from hotels in Funchal. If your hotel is not displayed in the pickup list, please select the location closest to your accommodation.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchair users
Not recommended for pregnant women
People with restricted mobility might be able to participate depending on their level of mobility

Know in advance:

This activity is not recommended for infants. In case you still plan to participate with an infant or child (age 3-10), please indicate the child's age at checkout. The local supplier provides various types of child seats for different ages
During this tour, you will see Funchal, Paul da Serra, Ponta do Pargo, Paul do Mar, Jardim do Mar, Calheta, and Ponta do Sol
This experience might be subject to availability and minimum numbers. The program/itinerary can be subject to slight changes
Please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address at checkout, so you may be informed of any changes to the tour
The excursion may be canceled due to weather conditions or other outside the tour operator's control
There may be more languages besides English on the tour

Remember to bring:

Packed lunch or some money to buy food and drinks during the tour

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 - April 2024

Average
Overall rated
3/5

Overall day was good, 4x4 experience quiet slow up into the mountains as track was quite bumpy and wouldn’t say we had right tyres to go off road in. ...
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - February 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

This was the first time touring the South of Madeira, having toured the North two days prior. Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable, great fun and made ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - October 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

lovely trip round island, lovely driver who showed us & told us things about the island ;)

Sustainability & Conservation

Nat Geo Day Tour: Sustainable Agriculture in Quinta Pedagógica da Camacha

Drive through Funchal's bustling town and Madeira's magnificent rolling hills towards Quinta Pedagogica da Camacha, a small farm committed to sustainable agriculture. Here, your National Geographic-trained guide will offer insights into the region and introduce you to the farm's owner, Bruno Santos. Having left accounting for agriculture, Bruno now dedicates his life to helping his neighborhood through sustainable farming, a lowered environmental footprint, and community outreach. Follow Bruno through flowering groves as you explore the grounds. You'll learn about the many uses for their freshly grown herbs and visit their strawberry plantation. Observe the fields and poios—what Madeirans call the terraced areas where they grow their crops—as you learn about the farm's produce and animal husbandry. The farm is home to various animals including chickens, goats, sheep, and more. There's even a small market Bruno created, to help other local vendors reach their greater community, inspired by the ‘buy local' mantra. You'll also experience a host of seasonal activities, offered exclusively to National Geographic travelers. Harvest ripe fruits and learn the proper techniques for sowing seeds in a planting workshop. This hands-on learning environment brings Bruno's sustainability and bio-friendly philosophy to life. Afterwards, you'll relax and enjoy refreshing tea brewed from the farm's own herbs, as well as homemade cakes, toast, and jams preserved from local fruits.

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The Best of South Madeira Jeep Tour From Funchal

What people say about this experience

Excellent