Madeira: Jeep 4x4 Old Forest Safari Tour with Pico Arieiro

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ID: GYG408099-744510
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Country: Portugal

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Experience a little bit of everything on this guided Madeira jeep tour. From Funchal, explore the sea, mountains, cliffs, and old forest, including the island’s third-highest peak, Pico do Arieiro.
Explore Madeira Island in a unique and active way on this Land Rover 4x4 trip. Prepare to see breathtaking views, visit hidden places that you can’t reach by yourself, and collect memories you’ll never forget. Visit the Laurissilva Forest and Pico do Arieiro.
Start your trip by departing from Funchal in the direction of Camacha Village, where you can visit the basketwork factory. Then, continue through Vale Paraíso towards Poiso with an altitude of 1412 meters.
Climb through the mountains to Pico do Arieiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak at a height of 1,818 meters. This is one of the most beautiful places in Madeira, with unbeatable views of the island. Stay here for a while and walk around.
Later, descend to Ribeiro Frio and reach the Laurissilva Forest to visit the trout nursery. Continue the adventure along old paths passing Cedro Gordo and Cruzinhas until you reach the Village de Santana where you’ll get to visit the typical straw houses (colmo).
After this stop, descend to the village of Faial with views down to the sea, then continue towards Ponta de São Lourenço in the east of Madeira. This part of the Island is much drier and arid, but with a unique beauty due to its cliffs and colors.
End your trip with drop-off back in Funchal.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the fresh air while traveling through the island’s mountains and forests
  • Witness incredible views of the coastline and jump into the Jurassic Park film
  • Immerse yourself in the greenery of Laurissilva Forest and visit a trout nursery
  • Explore the backyards of local people via charming narrow and steep streets
  • Go above the clouds as you climb 1,818 meters to Madeira’s third-highest peak

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please wait in the designated meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.