Porto Moniz 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour: Northwest Exploration Full-Day

Embark on a full-day 4x4 Jeep Safari Tour in Porto Moniz, Madeira. Explore the lush northwest, with its cliffs, valleys, forests, and waterfalls. Swim in natural pools and enjoy panoramic views while learning about Madeira’s traditions and history.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Funchal - The private tour kicks off with a transfer from your accommodation in a classic UMM jeep, a former Portuguese army vehicle equipped for all weather conditions.
    Prepare to be captivated by breathtaking views and immerse yourself in nature, while discovering Madeira’s rich traditions and history.
    Experience a leisurely safari-style tour,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance to Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools (3€)
Additional Information

Embark on the Western tour journey to the verdant northwest region, resplendent with gorges, valleys, woods, mountains, cascades and cattle! Always away from the common routes.
A day filled with varied adventures. Hike along Levada, take a dip, and be enthralled by breathtaking sceneries.
Prepare to be fascinated by all-encompassing vistas as you uncover…

Location
Praia Formosa
After parking your car (free parking), proceed to the front of the Hotel Pestana Gardens (near Pestana Bay), at Praia Formosa in Funchal. If you are in a Southwest or Southwest area and if we take the tour in that area, the pick-up service may not be charged. Please send me an email for more info.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marie_byrne10
Jul 21, 2025
Amazing full day private tour with Miguel - This tour was so amazing. Miguel is a brilliant tour guide. He took us to so many cool out of the way spots for amazing photo opportunities and much less crowded than a lot of other tour operators. His knowledge of the island and all the secret areas made the tour so much more authentic, which is what we were looking for. We got to sample some poncha in a local bar, had a coffee up in the mountains, sampled some bananas from local farmers along the way. We stopped in Porto Moniz for a swim in the natural pools, saw the gorgeous Fanal Forest, did a levada walk high in the mountains and saw some amazing waterfalls.We loved every minute. Miguel also gave us some great suggestions for other parts of the island to see and great places to eat. Miguel's tour was the highlight of our trip. We would highly recommend. We will most definitely book another tour the next time we visit beautiful Madeira 😍
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235berita
Jul 4, 2025
A fantastic trip beyond the usual, with sympathetic Miguel as a guide and confident driver👍 - Good communication at the forefront. We were picked up as agreed. Then the tour went through local and low traffic roads to a fantastic viewpoint over the island to the northwest. Miguel had chosen a day where we got the most out of the weather. Delightful stops along the way, loaded living walks and delicious lunch in Porto Moniz with swimming in the natural pool. We will especially remember the drive up and through the Funal area👍 Miguelishere is highly recommended.
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Toddkb3005mp
Jun 19, 2025
Swimming in natural pools, dancing under waterfalls, walking the lavada walk - Miguel was amazing, knowledgeable, and just an absolute pleasure! We had the best time exploring the island, getting beautiful pictures (which he takes too). I would recommend this tour and Miguel to anyone visiting the island. You can't miss out on this!! He even provides you with local recommendations after the tour to continue your fun in the city! You could not ask for a better tour guide! I will definitely be visiting again and booking with Miguel! 😄
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A4435pfleea
May 27, 2025
All round Excellent. 5 ⭐️ - Had a fabulous day with Miguel exploring the hidden Madeira, off the beaten track. Highly exceeded our expectations. Lots of stops, view points during the tour and an excellent place to eat lunch. Miguel was fantastic, knowledgeable and very friendly. Travelling in his jeep was lots of fun. We would highly recommend anyone booking one of these tours and we will definitely been booking another tour when we return to Madeira.
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Rhondags7791aj
May 14, 2025
Thank you Miguel. Best ever - Can't say enough about Miguel. Very honest and true to Madiera life. The best thing about our trip was this day trip. HIGHLY recommend. The real Madiera experience.
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Wieap
Apr 27, 2025
Had a great day! - Today a jeep tour on the east/west side made with Miquel. What a wonderful man and guide. He will show you the most beautiful places on the island. Really had a great experience and day. Madeira is beautiful and to see the most beautiful places you really have to go out with him.
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Curiosity59895725260
Apr 15, 2025
The Best of Madeira - What an unforgettable day! We did the North West full day tour with Miguel and it was honestly one of the best parts of our holiday. The views were absolutely stunning everywhere you looked. Miguel’s love for Madeira and all its hidden gems really made the day. It was so much fun going on the off-road tracks in the jeep, and the levada walk and waterfalls were just magical. I don’t think I stopped smiling once! If you're even thinking about booking just go for it! You won’t regret it. We’re looking forwad to another tour with Miguel when we come back to Madeira!
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Tour785689
Feb 13, 2025
A great tour of the NW of Madeira - highly recommend. - Its hard to know where to start with a review for the whole day without missing something so.... overall - a really great day - from first communication right through to being dropped off at the end - no issues at all. Miguel changed the day to suit the weather and that was great - no rain and great views - lots of them. As others have said - its off the well used tourist route - and off road at times!!! Lots of stops to explain points of interest. The pre arranged lunch stop was an excellent choice and well worth doing. The morning coffee stop and afternoon Poncha stop equally great. It is clear to see that Miguel wants you to have the best day out and he did not disappoint - all of us felt we had seen parts of Madeira that we would have missed on a hotel tour or even a hire car - some of the roads are narrow and we live in N Devon! We are looking to book another tour when we return later this year. I like a bargain - was this a bargain? Yes 100%. IF you want to see a bit of Madeira that most people don't then give Miguel a call.
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818andrea
Jan 26, 2025
Another great day with Miguel - We’ve been doing trips with Miguel for several years now. We wouldn’t book with anyone else, as the days are so good. Always informative and relaxed, nothing is too much trouble, always something new. Suitable for all ages, even seniors like us!
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Karinkc6081oh
Jan 10, 2025
Unique experience and well invested money - Great tour on the northwest side. Lovely offroad and fun to favor local cafes when stopping for coffee and poncha. Booking a tour with Miguel is well invested money, can not have such a unique experience with the charter companies. We were 4 (2 adults + 2 teenagers) and got our own jeep. Even though we drove off-road, we never felt unsafe.
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From $474 (Per Vehicle)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).