West Madeira 4x4 Adventure,Porto Moniz,Mistic Forest , views .&
Description
Come and join the Marote Brothers, Ricardo, and Vitor on their Classic Jeeps, who have the passion and knowledge to offer safe guidance. We will visit the famous attractions and see the hidden treasures of the island through the eyes of a local. Our guide will provide you with some historical information and will introduce the flora then enjoy a freshly cooked meal, and of course, let's not forget about the traditional Poncha! Are you ready for an adventure you will never forget? Please, do not hesitate to contact us and book your trip!
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will stop at a View Point where you have a gorgeous view of Ribeira Brava and Campanario and then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-roads. The ride will take around 40 minutes.
We will drive trough Ponta do Sol and make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off-roads. The ride will take around 1 hour. We will also introduce you to some interesting facts of the local history and flora-fauna.
This is where we usually visit one of the local restaurants for lunch. It is also an excellent chance to discover the Natural Swimming Pools of Porto Moniz. You may swim if you wish to do so. And then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 15 minutes.
We will guide you through the local levada walk with amazing views and then we will make our way to our next stop through Paul da Serra at 1400 meters high, using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 60 minutes.
We will visit the natural volcanic black sand beach as well as the natural swimming pools in which you may swim if you wish to do so and then we will make our way to our next stop using less busy, narrow, and off roads. The ride will take around 30 minutes.
On our travel from Seixal to Sao Vicente we will pass by four gorgeous waterfalls, making a stop at one of them and then we will make our way to your hotel or port. The ride will take around 60 minutes.
Beautiful and unique Forest Fanal . Where you will have the chance to walk and visit the centenary trees of this beautiful place.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet you in front of the entrance of your hotel. Please look for our logo stickers on our Jeep. Port pick-up: Look for the guide at the entrance holding a board with the customer's name written on it.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For any food restriction (e.g, Allergy, vegan), kindly put them on the Special Request upon booking.
- Kindly bring your own swim wear and towels if you wish to swim
Reviews(67)
Amazing, you should go! Ricardo is a fantastic guide and has the best local spots if you ask for them.
We had a fantastic day with two 15 year old boys, my 76 year old mother and my two daughters (10 and 12). We all agreed Ricardos off road adventure was the highlight of our trip. Ricardo was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and thoughtful. He brought us to small villages and shared his extensive knowledge about the flora and history of Madeira. The open top car was so much fun - but if you are seeking a comfortable seat you may need a sit up front. Great fun
We had a brilliant time on the 4x4 tour with Lucas. I went with my 81 year old father, brother and teenage son and Lucas talked to us all with ease. He was very knowledgeable about the island, it history and its flora. He took us on a mixture of motorways and off road and we saw lots of sights. We stopped off for a poncho and a Nikita on the way home which was a lovely way to finish the day. Thank you Lucas for a great day.
Lucas was an absolute star! He told us he had newly joined the company yet his knowledge and ability to tailor the tour to suit our needs was brilliant! He was friendly, polite, well-mannered and chatty and loved our play list! We were a group of 5 friends who wanted to see the pools at Moniz but were happy to visit other spots as suggested. Ones that were not busy with excellent views! Lucas also took us for some local Poncha to an off the tourist track cafe which was so authentic! We then stopped for a Nikita..beer, wine and ice cream in a half pint glass. Delicious! We rumbled through the forest, took the tiniest roads through villages, stopped at the fishing village and several view points, and of course..the pools! Couldn't recommend this high enough!
What a wonderful day we had with Ricardo. Having visited Madeira numerous times (and having toured with other companies) he tried to ensure we visited new places, those which are less traveled and not the usual tourist spots… We thoroughly enjoyed his easy manner and felt relaxed and very well cared for. I highly recommend this tour company and will definitely be booking again on our next visit! Thank you Ricardo 😊
We had the most amazing time with Vitor exploring places on the island that we would otherwise never have seen. This was easily the highlight of our trip so far despite how incredible everything else has also been. We highly highly recommend Ricardo Offroad Madeira!!
Wonderful experience! Our guide Lisa was wonderful! She was fun and had a wealth of information about the island. Our driver Lucas was awesome too- even when we went off road, he made us feel very secure. We had a blast, ate some delicious food and saw so many beautiful sights. Highly recommend this tour! 😊
After a brief discussion, we decided on the tour and knew from the first moment that it would be great. Our guide Filipe was friendly, open-minded, cheerful, and always had a joke on his lips. With him, one felt safe and truly felt like a local. He gave us many tips and some additional knowledge. It was noticeable that the tour was not work but an experience for him as well. It was relaxed and, above all, stress-free! He took us to local restaurants and let us taste the best Poncha. Due to his many years of experience and being a local, he knew the right places and streets. The off-road experience was gigantic. One's heart can really drop when the wheel is just millimeters away from the abyss. Yet, for Filipe, it seemed to be a piece of cake. In addition to the tour stops, he also showed us a waterfall. Gigantic! His own joy at seeing a built wooden house, which is probably the first on the island, was simply beautiful. From start to finish, we had a great experience and an unforgettable ride. Absolutely recommended to each of you. Choose a tour with Ricardo Off Road Madeira; you will be shown quiet corners and streets by locals. They are not large tourist companies and work with love and heart!
A truly wonderful tour with Ricardo Offroad Madeira! Our guide Vitor took care of us from start to finish and showed us places we would never have found on our own. He explained everything in detail, consistently pointed out what to pay attention to, and allowed us to see the island with completely different eyes. You could tell how much heart and experience he puts into these tours. We can wholeheartedly recommend Ricardo Offroad Madeira and especially Vitor as a guide, and we would book again at any time. Thank you very much for this unforgettable day!
Ricardo - what a guy ! Thanks so much for our trip today to the West Side of the island. Lots of fun, beautiful sites and delicious food. Ricardo knows all the best places and has so much knowledge of the island. He was happy to tailor make the tour for us but mainly we went with his suggestions. Beautiful waterfalls, bbq food by the roadside, lots of information about the local plants., stunning views. Throughly enjoyed our day and would highly recommend.
