Madeira 4x4 tour from Funchal to the west and Fanal Forest
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Madeira 4x4 tour from Funchal to the west and Fanal Forest

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665,00 kr
Gratis avbokning
Språk: English
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Längd: från 7 timmar 30 minuter till 8 timmar
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Guidad rundtur
Lokal prägel
Liten grupp
Elektronisk biljett
Höjdpunkter
  • Visit Ponta do Sol, the warmest village on the island
  • Explore the mysterious wilderness of Laurissilva Forest
  • Get to know Porto Moniz and its natural volcanic pools
Beskrivning

Join this 4x4 tour of Madeira and discover the west of the island and the Fanal Forest.

The adventure starts in Ponta do Sol which is considered the warmest village on the island. Then, you´ll go from 0 to 1,500 meters through ancient roads built during the early 15th century. Paul da Serra is the largest and most extensive plateau of the island of Madeira with about 24 km² and an average altitude of approximately 1500 meters. This flattest area of Madeira is a contrast with the rest of the island. Afterward, you´ll explore the fascinating landscapes along the North coast of Madeira. Pure air and mysterious wilderness in a journey through the indigenous “Laurissilva”, the subtropical forest of Fanal. You´ll discover beautiful villages on the outstanding Northern Sea coast abundant in waterfalls. Continue to Porto Moniz which is known for its natural volcanic pools.

Finally, you´ll visit the spectacular 360º viewpoint Relógio de Água from the secluded valley of São Vicente.

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Please be at your chosen pickup point in Funchal at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.
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Not suitable for:

  • pregnant women
  • wheelchair users
  • people with restricted mobility might be able to participate, but it depends on their level of mobility

Know in advance:

  • this activity is not recommended for children. If still plan to participate together with a child (age 3-10), 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 canceled due to weather conditions
  • there may be more languages than only English on the tour
  • please arrive at the pick-up point at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. Please be aware that you may have to wait until at least 10 minutes after the scheduled time
  • in case of delay, please contact the emergency number provided on your voucher
  • please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address at checkout, so you may be informed of any changes to the tour

Remember to bring:

  • a picnic or some money to buy food and drinks during the tour
  • wear comfortable shoes
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Få 100% återbetalt om du avbokar upp till 48 timmar innan aktiviteten börjar.

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  • Anonym

    Från Usa - juni 2025

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    5/5

    A fun day out. Exciting off road drives in the mountains and a good, informative guide.

  • Anonym

    Från Usa - mars 2025

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  • Anonym

    Från Usa - juli 2024

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    5/5

    Excellent day out.

  • Anonym

    Från Usa - juli 2024

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    5/5

    Fantastic trip, thought we’d never stop climbing and some of those inclines, hairpins, descents & views - wow! So glad we took up the offered lunch me ...

  • Anonym

    Från Usa - juni 2024

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    5/5

    Disappointed that the weather prevented the three peaks, but that’s the beauty of nature and the alternative route more than made up for the initial d ...

  • Anonym

    Från Usa - februari 2024

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    5/5

    Spectacular day out to visit the north of the island, which included a great off road climb to a brilliant view point where we were above the clouds. ...

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