Northwest Madeira enchanted terraces tour of Porto Moniz
Excursions & day trips

Northwest Madeira enchanted terraces tour of Porto Moniz

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£37.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Availability: Daily
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Navigate off the beaten track in an open-roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Explore the steep valley of Serra D’Água and the verdant northwest
  • Traverse primitive back-roads enveloped by native forest
  • Stroll alongside renowned man-made channels, known as Levadas
  • Roundtrip transportation to your hotel included to make travel easier
  • Take your trip off-road aboard a 4x4 jeep
  • More than a tour - your guide will share their love of art history with you
  • Create unforgettable memories on this family tour
What to expect

This amazing adventure in a 4x4 open roof vehicle will give you the sensation of touching the clouds, the nature, plants, and fruits. In an open-top 4x4 you can stand up to take photos and admire unique and privileged looks at the stunning nature. Off-road experience up and down the mountain avoiding the tourist crowd, with an expert and knowledgeable guide. This tour concludes where the green of the mountains merges with the blue of the crystalline waters of the Atlantic Ocean, taking you through the historical ancient roads and forest areas, a symbiosis between culture, history, nature, and gastronomy.

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. Walk alongside the famous man-made channels called Levadas while witnessing stunning views of the landscape. This will be an incredible adventure filled with unforgettable memories.

Highlights include:

  • Serra de Água
  • Encumeada
  • Ginjas
  • Paul da Serra
  • Fanal
  • Porto Moniz
  • Seixal
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What's included
  • check Guided tour of Northwest Madeira - Porto Moniz
  • check Hotel pickup and drop off (by reservation only)
  • check Guided tour
  • check Driver guide
  • check Local guide
  • check Tour guide
  • check 4x4 tour
  • check Exclusive TUI Itinerary
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Food
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off beyond specified area
Where
Meeting point:
Hotel pickup is available by reservation only, please contact the tour operator after booking to schedule time and location.
What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on site:

  • Hotel pickup costs have as follow: Funchal and Caniço area: free of charge.
  • Outside of Funchal and Caniço:
  • €5.00 p/p - Santa Cruz center , Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), cruise dock / harbour
  • €10.00 p/p - Estreito Camara de Lobos, Machico, Camacha, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Calheta, Caniçal, São Vicente,
  • €15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz,
  • €20.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana (center)

Know in advance:

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Hotel pickup is available for select areas by reservation only. Contact info found after booking
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Provider
Green Devil Safari - Unipessoal Lda
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 18 hours before the experience begins.

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