Full-Day 4x4 Excursion in Madeira from Funchal

Madeira is one of the islands of the Azores located in the Atlantic Ocean close to the western coast of Africa. The volcanic origin of the island has contributed to the formation of mind-blowing landscapes that you can probably only find there! Also, only around 1/3 of the island is inhabited and mostly along the coast, so that means you can find pristine nature!

To better experience this stunning landscapes, Green Devil Safari invites you on a full day 4x4 excursion to some of the most amazing natural landmarks of the island. In all cases, you'll be picked off in your accommodation and depart from Funchal. Then, depending on your itinerary, you'll head on a comfortable yet exciting ride!

The Enchanted Terraces - Northwest excursion will start in Serra D’Água an abrupt valley that divides the massif from the only plateau of the island. During this trip, you'll discover the lush greenery of the northwest where waterfalls melt into the ocean and lava has been shaped into cerulean pools! You'll explore non-paved roads surrounded by native forest and walk along the famous man-made channels Levadas!

On the Madeira Peaks - East tour, you'll first stop at the bay where the Portuguese landed in 1419 on the southeast coast. Then the ride continues along the ancient royal footpath where your eyes will be captured by the geometry of the oldest terraces of the island! Continuing on the beaten tracks you will be amazed at the isolated rural nature of the villages. This tour, rich in culture, has some of the most beautiful landscapes in Madeira.

Finally, the Craters of Fire - Southwest excursion will take you along beaten tracks and rural paths slotted between terraces filled with banana trees and sugar cane plantations. This area of the island is always sunny! There, you'll observe signs of hundreds of channels that in the past, brought to surface the magma that formed this island.