This tour happens in the Southwest, where the sun shines all year round and calm reigns, cradled by the sound of the ocean waves. Let our guides take you along beaten tracks and rural paths slotted between terraces, brimming with banana trees and sugar cane plantations landscapes coloured by sun-burned cliffs. We can observe signs of hundreds of channels that in the past, brought to surface the magma that formed this island.
The open top jeep provides unobstructed views, allowing you and your companions to fully immerse yourselves in the sights and sounds of nature. Dive into the vibrant world of Madeira’s banana plantations in Ponta do Sol, and explore the lush fields and learn about the island’s cherished agricultural heritage. Continue your sensory adventure with a visit to a local distillery, where you’ll indulge in the flavors of Madeira’s renowned rums and gins. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of distillation as you witness the craftsmanship that goes into each bottle.
From the rugged beauty of Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse to the charming coastal villages of Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar, you’ll be treated to panoramic views and a glimpse into the local way of life. And last but not least, a visit to Madalena do Mar will add a touch of charm to your tour, as you explore its quaint streets and soak in the local atmosphere, and then Cascata dos Anjos, also known as Anjos Waterfall, marvelling the water as it plunges down the rugged cliffs into a serene natural pool.
This tour begins with a small peregrination and you will feel blessed with the views you’ll have; take a deep breath and admire the terraces where the vines produce the fruit responsible for the nectar that throughout centuries have delighted admirers.
Our guides will transport you back in time along the rural northeast coast, where almost nothing changed in the past 50 years. It’s indescribable what you will feel on the off-road tracks that wind through the dense Laurissilva forest all along the way; the scents, the sounds and the views will leave you dazzled.
Visit the typical and genuine Madeira houses and other relics from the past which today still work, like the water saw mill or the steam-powered rum factory. This is a trip that surely you will want to repeat.
Pickup from Funchal | Caniço | Câmara de Lobos is free of charge (check the extra fees below)
After a first stop at the bay where the Portuguese landed in 1419/20, in the southeast coast, this tour continues along the ancient royal footpath, where our sight is captured by the geometry of the oldest terraces of the island, along the beaten tracks crossing the indigenous forest. You will be amazed at the isolated rural nature of the villages we will visit. This is a tour rich in culture, with some of the most beautiful landscapes you can set your eyes on and breath-taking trails that will take you from sea level to Madeira’s highest mountains.
Enjoy a beautiful and pleasant tour alongside Madeira’s North West Coast, deep in to the forest, through forgotten and enchanted old roads. Travel along narrow and forgotten stone plastered roads, off-road and soak up the scenery. Get a glimpse into the true lifeblood which drives us through life. Enjoy 15 minutes at a “levada”, our water aqueducts that start building at the 15th century and stills using today, learn about our native forest & flora and the natural reserve of UNESCO.
When the weather allows it, you can swim at the volcanic lava pools in Porto Moniz or at Seixal.
Starting in Serra D’Água, the abrupt valley dividing the massif from the only plateau this island has, this tour takes you to the lush northwest, where waterfalls melt into the ocean and lava has been shaped into cerulean pools. Feel the adrenalin-adventure of exploring primitive back-roads surrounded by native forest. Add to these a walk alongside the famous man-made channels -called Levadas-with ravishing landscapes and for sure, you will have unforgettable moments.
