Paul do Mar

Paul do Mar - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - SouthWest

By Miguel Is Here

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Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

The south west tour offers you unforgettable views (high cliffs), tropical vegetation and hidden fishing villages and many many cows

So many experiences, in just one day… You can discover the less touristy places of the Island, swim in crystal clear waters or simply take a walk in remote villages, contemplating its magnificent landscapes.

Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history.

I have the BEST vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!

So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush… as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds. We have time!

I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!

Jeep capacity: 8 seats (7 Clients + Driver - Me)

Activity location

Funchal
- Funchal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Praia Formosa
- 9000-250, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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SouthWest Full Day 4x4 Tour

8h
English

Price Up to 5 People : Special Price for only 5 people maximum
Pickup included

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 9:00am

Price details

CA $711.70 x 1 TravellerCA $711.70

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Lunch not included – extra 12,00€

Know before you book

Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A vegetarian option is available; inform at the time of booking if necessary
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional).
Minimum age 3 years
Must bring a swimming suit and beach towel
Please provide any specific food requirements when booking
We will go up to 1500 metres high and to the north coast of the island, so it can be hot or cooler. Important to bring a jacket if necessary - dress appropriately
I have the BEST vehicle to explore the island, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!

Activity itinerary

Funchal

Your private tour begins with the transfer from your accommodation in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions). Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history. You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see! We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, therefore it takes some time to get to each point of interest. Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses. At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise :)

Campanario

You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari tour, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, always far from the beaten track. We will move forward to the warmest and sunniest part of Madeira Island. The morning is usually spent exploring the southwestern coastline around the areas of Ribeira Brava and the picturesque village of Lugar de Baixo. We are going to travel through the old roads, close to the amazing southwestern cliffs until we start climbing from sea level to about 1600m on Bica da Cana Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.

Ribeira Brava

Along the way you will enjoy spectacular views from an open-top army jeep, always far away from the crowds and tasteless impersonal tours. You will be able to contemplate Ribeira Brava from a different perspective, always far from the beaten track. We will pass through the village stopping several times for photos and explanations

Tabua

We will go along beaten tracks and rural paths, brimming with banana trees and sugar cane plantations. Along the way we will make stops for photos & Explanations, far from the beaten track.

Ponta Do Sol

We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life! We will make a stop for coffee in a local bar After coffee, we start “climbing” almost from sea level to 1600m altitude, up the old roads and off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, to one of the west tour’s main attraction, the Bica da Cana, where we can see the wildlife co-habiting with cattle grazing quietly

Bica Da Cana

After cross Bica da Cana we will have to cross the only plateau in Madeira, called “Madeiran tundra” direction Porto Moniz and If the weather is good we will spend a fair amount of time up here taking in the unbelievable views from above the volcanic valleys, formed during the 3rd phase of eruptions that created Madeira island. We will make several stops for photos

Casa Lombo do Mouro

After off-road we will arrive to Lombo do mouro view point where we can contemplate the entire valley of the Serra de Agua and the Encomeada... with amazing views :)

Rabacal

We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere.

Prazeres

We will cross the beautiful village of Prazeres and be able to contemplate along the way the various plantations and the colourful flowers direction Paul do Mar. We will go along beaten tracks and rural paths slotted between terraces.

1h 30m

We will stop at Paul do Mar for lunch & Swim Then we will stroll along the seaside of the hidden fishing villages.

Jardim do Mar

We will stop to relax and explore the village of Jardim do Mar

Calheta

We will cross this village. Stop optional

Arco da Calheta (Pass by)

We will keep stopping for photos

Madalena do Mar

Along the way we will make stops for photos & Explanations.

Ponta Do Sol

We will make one last stop to stretch your legs and see the beautiful Ponta do Sol beach. Valleys, mountains, plateau and the seashore make this expedition to the sometimes forgotten Southwest side of the island a trip to remember

Location

Activity location

Funchal
- Funchal, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

Praia Formosa
- 9000-250, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

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