The Best of South Madeira Jeep Tour From Funchal

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The Best of South Madeira Jeep Tour From Funchal

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£52.00

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Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours

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Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

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Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy a jeep tour while discovering fishing villages and the countryside
Discover Calheta, once the off-port for sugar and collection of wood
Visit a local distillery and indulge the flavours of Madeira's renowned rums and gins
Be captivated by Anjos Waterfall, where nature flows from cliffs to calm waters.

What to expect

Set off on a journey through Madeira's sunny southwest, where tranquility meets the rhythm of the ocean waves.

Follow our guides along rural trails and terraced paths framed by banana trees and sugar cane plantations, under cliffs sculpted by the sun. Discover traces of ancient volcanic activity that once shaped the island's dramatic landscape. From the comfort of an open-top jeep, enjoy sweeping views and the sounds of nature all around you. In Ponta do Sol, step into the vibrant world of banana cultivation and uncover Madeira's rich agricultural traditions.

Continue your sensory exploration at a local distillery, tasting the island's distinctive rums and gins while learning about their artisanal production. Journey on to the rugged beauty of Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse and the coastal charm of Paul do Mar, Jardim do Mar, and Madalena do Mar, before ending at the enchanting Cascata dos Anjos waterfall, a magical finale to an unforgettable experience.

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What's included

Driver guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated areas
4x4 tour

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup service from hotels in Funchal. If your hotel is not displayed in the pickup list, please select the location closest to your accommodation.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not suitable for wheelchair users
Not recommended for pregnant women
People with restricted mobility might be able to participate depending on their level of mobility

Know in advance:

This activity is not recommended for infants. In case you still plan to participate with an infant or child (age 3-10), please indicate the child's age at checkout. The local supplier provides various types of child seats for different ages
During this tour, you will see Funchal, Paul da Serra, Ponta do Pargo, Paul do Mar, Jardim do Mar, Calheta, and Ponta do Sol
This experience might be subject to availability and minimum numbers. The program/itinerary can be subject to slight changes
Please provide a valid contact number and e-mail address at checkout, so you may be informed of any changes to the tour
The excursion may be canceled due to weather conditions or other outside the tour operator's control
There may be more languages besides English on the tour
All valuables left in the vehicle are the sole responsibility of the client
Customers give all rights for audiovisual during the tour for advertising and promotional purposes

Remember to bring:

Packed lunch or some money to buy food and drinks during the tour

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Provider

Eco Viagens

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3 /5

Based on 3 reviews from verified customers

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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
3
3 April 2024
Overall day was good, 4x4 experience quiet slow up into the mountains as track was quite bumpy and wouldn’t say we had right tyres to go off road in. Stopped at a couple of places for photo opportunities, and for lunch. Run factory was really good and inspiring. Tour guide was average.
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
5
14 February 2024
This was the first time touring the South of Madeira, having toured the North two days prior. Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable, great fun and made the tour very enjoyable.
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
5
21 October 2023
lovely trip round island, lovely driver who showed us & told us things about the island ;)

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