Real Life, Mountains & Sea Cliffs + Lunch + Levada walk - 6 hours


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Duration: 6 hours

Departs: Madeira, Madeira

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

My full-day tour around the center of the island was designed for people who would like to feel the “Island daily life” and see the REAL Madeira while immersing in the local culture.

I promise one day full of Fun, with Off Road paths that enchant for its unique beauty. 

You will have the opportunity to walk in a small section of one of the FAMOUS LEVADAS of Madeira Island, although not touristy and have the chance to try some of our local delicacies - Coffee, Poncha, Madeira Wine & Rum  at a Local Bar and Lunch in a family-owned restaurant,

Join me! Let`s go off the beaten track and see views that many visitors miss!!!

I can go pick you up at the port, on any cruise line when you want, in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), at a time appropriate to your schedule.

Jeep capacity: 8 seats (7 Clients + Driver - Me)


What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Private Transportation

What's Not Included

Lunch (local restaurant, price between 11,00€ & 15,00€ per person)


Traveler Information

  • TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Porto do Funchal
Your private tour begins at the Port (On any cruise line), in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), at a time appropriate to your schedule.

Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history.

You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see!

We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, so you can see the wild beauty of the island, all done in a very calm safe and relaxed way.

Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses.

At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise :)

• Admission Ticket Free

Zona Velha
We will pass through the narrow and charismatic streets of Funchal's old town.

Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Center of Funchal
We will cross the Center of Funchal towards the high areas of Funchal, and along the route we will make several stops for photos.

• Admission Ticket Free

Igreja de Sao Martinho
We will cross the Center of Funchal towards the high areas of Funchal, and along the route we will make several stops for photos.

• Admission Ticket Free

Along the way, we will pass very close to the Barreiros stadium, a local club where we can enjoy a magnificent landscape of the center of Funchal.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro do Pico da Torre
The Pico da Torre viewpoint stands at an elevation of 205 meters and is an excellent spot to observe the Câmara de Lobos city centre, its picturesque bay, the Cabo Girão promontory, the Estreito de Câmara de Lobos village and part of the municipality of Funchal.

Offers a 360º panoramic view over the municipality of Câmara de Lobos and part of Funchal.

After that, we will visit the coastal region and hidden villages in the mountains of Câmara de Lobos

The journey begins in the direction of Fajã das Galinhas, where we will find an incredible view (700 meters high) difficult to describe.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Estreito de Camara de Lobos
We will enter the rugged mountains and valleys of Câmara de Lobos, passing through the wine region of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.

Along the way (ancient paths), up the hill, we will make several stops for photos or explanations, being able to contemplate a fantastic scenery of banana trees or vineyards (this route seems painted in green or bronze).

The vines testify to the deep relationship between man and nature, in a communion of hard but beautiful work.

Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.

After we keep going up to Faja das Galinhas viewpoint (700m) with an amazing view, where we will make another stop (15m)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Miradouro da Boca dos Namorados
From here we will be able to see Curral das Freiras (Nuns Valley), village nestled on one of the many volcanic craters, which originated the Island. The village is so named as it is believed that it was the place chosen by a group of nuns to take shelter from the attacks of pirates and corsairs.

The warning of an unforgettable trip that, at this point, is done through off road trails towards Jardim da Serra (coffee stop), land of cherries and chestnut trees, journey of the senses as the intense perfumes (fragrant mimosa and eucalyptus) of the forest and the utter calmness of the cultivated fields overwhelms us.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Henriques & Henriques
After coffee break and crossing all the cherry and chestnut plantations, towards, we will do another off-road where we will have to cross the vineyards of a company called Henrique & Henriques, located on the top of the mountain, where we will be able to contemplate wonderful landscapes

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Levada Norte
After off-road, If the weather permits, we will have the opportunity to walk in a small section of one of the famous levadas of Madeira Island, although not touristy.

It will be time for stretching the legs, on one of the many unique water canals of Madeira.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quinta Grande
After walking in a Levada enjoying amazing views, we will make a stop for lunch, in a family-owned restaurant.
(Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended).

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cabo Girao
On the road again (After lunch), the next visiting point will the Cabo Girão, Europe’s highest sea cliff, with its 580mts of altitude hanging over the ocean. This is a perfect spot to admire the diversity of the natural beauty of the island.

After that, we will descend until finally reaching the blue sea, with the colorful boats typical of Câmara de Lobos, that rest of the fishing. Along the way, we will cross several plantations, where we can see several tropical fruits, mixed with sugar cane, banana trees, etc…

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Camara De Lobos
After that we will visit the picturesque fishing village, called Câmara de lobos, located west of Funchal

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia Formosa Beach Madeira
We will stop at the viewpoint of Doca do Cavacas, where we can contemplate the the famous natural volcanic swimming pools & Formosa Beach

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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