Full day Island-wide pickup
West Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari
Porto Moniz lava pools, Seixal's black sand, the Fanal laurel forest and the Cabo Girão cliff skywalk, in a small open 4x4 with a local driver.
from €55
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Hidden Gems
After the greatest hits, the island keeps going. These are the spots we send returning guests to — quieter, harder to reach, and usually more memorable.
Where to go
- Achadas da Cruz cable car
A near-vertical descent to a farming shelf by the sea.
- Ponta do Pargo
The island's western lighthouse, and almost nobody there.
- Ribeiro Frio to Portela
Downhill levada walking with a taxi back.
- Fanal at dawn
Ancient laurels in fog, before the tour vans arrive.
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Guided options
5 hours Central MadeiraCanyoning in Madeira (Level 1)
Abseil, slide and jump down a forest canyon with no experience needed. Full kit and certified guides included — the island's most-booked beginner canyoning.
from €65
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6.5 hours Pico Ruivo 4.8(103)PR1 - Pico Arieiro - Pico Ruivo - Achadas do Teixeira
The fantastic walk to the hifghest peak you will definitely not want to miss before going back home. On a clear day, or when walking above the clouds, you can take in all the superb views of the highest mountain.
from €45
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2 hours Madeira 5.0(48)Levada da Referta - Castelejo
Taking place in the small village of Porto da Cruz you can admire various crop plantation and study the locals way of living. The fields and their unique shapes make you wonder at how the agriculture is cleverly done.
from €35
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8 hours Madeira 5.0(30)Private Full-Day - Comfort 4x4 Tour - NorthWest
The West tour takes you to the lush northwest, full of cliffs, valleys, forests, mountains, waterfalls and cows! So many experiences, in just one day: Ancient roads, Levada or walk at Fanal Forest, Swimming and Incredible landscap…
from €425
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7.5 hours Santana 4.9(247)Arieiro Peak, Santana & Ponta São Lourenço in Open Roof 4X4 Tour
Get ready to explore the enchanting landscapes of eastern Madeira, where every moment promises lasting memories.
from €67
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Guides on this subject
Things to Do
Hidden Gems in Madeira
Twelve places we send returning guests, none of which appear on the coach routes.
7 min read
Itineraries
7 Days in Madeira
A full week, split between a south-coast base and a few nights in the north.
10 min read