Outdoor Activities in Madeira

Discover the vertiginous roads and secluded villages of the Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras) on a 4-hour 4x4 tour from Funchal. In an open-top 4x4, you'll follow rugged routes and enjoy stunning views of Madeira's mountainous terrain. Plus, you'll stop to taste Portuguese liqueurs and pastries, and visit a wicker factory. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Madeira's rugged coastal routes and stunning scenery make it ideal for off-road 4X4 excursions. Experience an alternative sightseeing tour on this 4-hour 4X4 adventure from Funchal, designed for thrill seekers and competent drivers. Drive through the serpentine streets of Cabo Girao and Câmara de Lobos before heading off-road for extra adrenaline thrills. A wine tasting session and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

East Tour:This tour will go throught the following interest points: 1) Funchal 2) Pico do Areeiro 3) Ribeiro Frio 4) Cova da Roda 5) Santana 6) Porto da Cruz 7) Ponta de Sao Lourenço 8) Return to FunchalDuration: Approximately 8 hours (09:00 - 17:00)Land Rover Discovery - 06 paxOpen Roof

Get off the beaten track on a full-day tour of Madeira by open-top 4x4 vehicle, exploring a landscape of rugged mountains with views to the sea. Depart Funchal for the northwestern side of the island, where the scenery gets wilder and more dramatic. You'll pass through a series of Madeira villages, with time to explore traditional factories, a saw mill, and old fashioned thatched houses. This full-day tour of northwest Madeira includes pickup and drop-off at Funchal hotels, and it's the perfect introduction to the island's natural side.

Go off the main tourist routes on this half-day guided tour of Madeira in an open-top jeep. In a small group, travel off road and into the island's natural beauty. See mountains, the traditional fishing village of Câmara de Lobos ("the sea wolves' lair"), and ascend 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) for a view across Nun's Valley that not many visitors see. Toast the day with a freshly made poncha (traditional alcoholic beverage).

The interior towns outside of coast-side Funchal are ideal for exploring traditional Madeira markets. This tour saves you the trouble of navigation and adds some excitement by traveling in an army open-top Jeep. You'll get picked up from your hotel in Funchal or Caniço and take back roads and minor off-roads to Santo de Sarra, where the local market sells everything from ceramics to sheep and fruit and vegetables.

Seeing Portugal's Madeira region can be difficult on your own because of its hard-to-get-to highlights. This Jeep tour to Madeira's cliffs and valleys charges through the area's rough landscape, so you can stop by Boca dos Namorados, Jardim da Serra, Cabo Girao, and Câmara de Lobo all in one day. Plus, round-trip transport from Funchal is included for a seamless adventure.

Uncover the natural splendor surrounding Funchal on this full-day northern wonders Jeep trip. Stay from Funchal's well-trodden paths in a fully-equipped Jeep to see the awe-inspiring plateaus at Paul da Serra. Admire the natural Porto Moniz pools, formed by volcanic activity long ago, as well as the renowned Sao Vicente vineyards.

Enjoy a beautiful and pleasant tour alongside Madeira's North West Coast, deep in to the forest, thru forgotten and enchanted old roads. Travel along narrow and forgotten stone plastered roads and soak up the scenery. Get a glimpse into the true lifeblood which drives us through life. If the weather allows it, you can swim neary 30 minutes at the vulcanic pools.

Journey to the lesser-seen side of Portugal on this off the beaten track 7-hour Jeep tour, from Funchal. See Santana, a renowned UNESCO biosphere reserve, where you can explore traditional houses. If you choose, you can select an option to go trout fishing for your lunch. Enjoy a convenient pickup at your hotel.

West TourWest Tour - Natural PoolsThis tour will go throught the following interest points: 1) Funchal 2) Ribeira Brava 3) Paúl da Serra 4) Porto Moniz 5) Sao Vicente 6) Encumeada 7) Return to FunchalDuration: Approximately 8 hours (09:00 - 17:00)Land Rover Discovery - 06 PaxOpen Roof

This is a experience 2 in 1, adventure at the mountains and ocean.Enjoy a half day tour to the "Nun's Valley" and Peaks at 1800 meters high in the morning, then, at the afternoon, enjoy stunning views of Madeira coast and island from out to sea on a "boat" Catamaran trip. Watch out for the whales and dolphins playing, jumping and splashing nearby the coast.