Full-day eastern Madeira 4x4 tour with lunch
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Full-day eastern Madeira 4x4 tour with lunch

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Language: English, Portuguese
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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll ride in a 4x4 vehicle around the east of Madeira on a scenic countryside tour
  • You can expect some kind of conservation-focused activity when you stop by Funchal Ecological Park
  • You can see where the first Portuguese explorers landed when they arrived in the village of Machico in 1419
  • The tour includes a visit to the UNESCO-listed laurel forest to see the thatched homes of Santana
  • An expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of Madeira and its traditions
What to expect

Set off on a 4x4 tour that gives back to the local economy and helps keep Madeira green. Your action-packed day takes in gems like the village of Machico, UNESCO-listed laurel forests and Funchal Ecological Park. What's more, you'll do it all with the help of a local expert. Rúben, one of our guides, says, "wild and untamed nature is Madeira's most precious treasure. Make memories with an experience that the world will thank you for."

During the months of October to April, your first stop is at Funchal Ecological Park, where a sustainable activity will take place, contributing to the conservation of the endemic flora of the Island. Next, you'll visit the village of Machico for a look around. When the island was discovered in 1419 by Portuguese explorers, this is where they first landed.

Heading off-road towards the north, you'll zigzag through an ancient laurel forest – a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 – on scenic trails towards the mountain town of Santana to see its steep-roofed, straw-thatched homes. After a well-deserved lunch break in a typical local restaurant, you'll round off with a pit stop at a nearby viewpoint, offering knockout coastal panoramas all the way to Madeira's easternmost point, the São Lourenço peninsula. Plus, there's a photo stop at a waterfall, Cascada de Agauge, on the itinerary, too.

If you're visiting from May to September, we switch up the order of your tour, so you start your trip to Machico to learn about how Madeira was discovered by Portuguese explorers. Follow up with a swim at the golden beach of Machico and a 30-minute walk along the farm and forest trail of Levada do Castelejo, before a visit to Sao Jorge where you'll see a 300-year-old watermill that's still turning with the flow of the water. Then, it's lunch in Santana and an off-road ramble through Laurissilva Forest, a photo stop by a waterfall and ending in Pico do Arieiro in the afternoon.

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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring warm clothes
  • Subject to weather conditions
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.6 /5

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    A fabulous day out

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    5
    November 20, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Silva the tour guide/driver was an amazing guy,what he didn't know isn't worth knowing,a very,enjoyable fun filled day,we went off road it was amazing,the scenery as usual was amazing ,just couldn't fault the trip at all

  • M

    Mark

    Verified booking

    5
    October 26, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Hugo was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable about all things in Madeira. The views were amazing and each stop off was different. Very well organised trip and would definitely recommend going on this one. Thanks

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    Min

    Verified booking

    5
    October 2, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    The whole experience was just amazing ,we've never done anything like it before and it exceeded our expectations. The lunch was delicious too.

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    Verified booking

    4.6
    September 27, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Good local information about the island provided by our driver Chris. The short hikes were relatively easy and provided really good scenic photo opportunities.

  • K

    Kath

    Verified booking

    5
    September 5, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

    Excellent trip with a very knowledgeable driver Gill, we felt safe at all times and enjoyed the whole day including the lunch.

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    Sue Geller

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    5
    September 3, 2025

    Traveled with a group of friends

    It was a very good day out , the driver was so funny and friendly, the whole team was amazing the food was amazing,

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