Madeira Full Day 4X4 Tour With Off-Roading and Customisable Sightseeing
Spend a full day exploring Madeira your way on a private 4x4 tour with a local guide. From mountains to the coast, we’ll take you to the island’s best viewpoints, hidden backroads and scenic spots you won’t find on regular tours. The day is completely customisable - you can include Pico do Arieiro, levada walks, hillside villages, local vineyards for wine tastings, or any combination that suits your interests.
The route is planned either before or on the day, using our local knowledge to make sure you see the best views and avoid crowds. Want short walks, photography stops, or a scenic detour? We can include them all. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so all you need to do is enjoy the journey, the scenery, and the freedom of a private, fully tailored tour.
Tour Highlights:
Type:
Private tour
Location(s):
Fully customisable
Length:
7.5 hours
Pick-up:
Free pick-up & drop-off

What Makes Our Full Day Tour So Special?
Private Full Day Experience
Price - from €270 per 4x4
Skip the fixed routes and experience Madeira properly. This private full-day tour gives you the freedom to explore the island at your own pace - from dramatic mountain views to quiet villages and off-road tracks. We plan the day around the weather and your interests, so you get the best of Madeira, not just the standard stops
What Is Included:
Private spacious 4x4
Free hotel or cruise port pick-up and drop-off
Completely customisable intensity planned by our lead guide
First-aid trained private mountain guide
Your guide will plan the day around you, with tours available in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish. Just use the button below to get in touch, share what you’d like to see, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Sample Full Day Itineraries
North & West Madeira
Full Day Tour
Explore the dramatic cliffs, hillside villages, and quiet coastal roads of Madeira’s North and West. This itinerary is perfect for those who want a mix of mountains, coast, and hidden gems - all at your own pace.
Highlights:
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Câmara de Lobos – picturesque seaside village
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Cabo Girão – Europe’s highest sea cliff viewpoint
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São Vicente – traditional village with stunning coastal views
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Porto Moniz – natural volcanic swimming pools (optional stop)
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Ribeira Brava – scenic village en route
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Optional vineyard wine tasting or lunch (add-on)
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Short walks and photography stops along scenic routes
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Fully private and customisable
East Madeira Full
Day Tour
The East is Madeira’s mountainous heart, with high viewpoints, lush landscapes, and dramatic trails. Ideal for those who want Pico do Arieiro, forested levadas, and breathtaking scenery before the crowds arrive.
Highlights:
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Pico do Arieiro – sunrise/morning mountain viewpoint
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Ribeiro Frio – forest and trout farm, with short levada walk options
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Santana – traditional thatched houses village
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Faial and Poiso – scenic viewpoints along mountain passes
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Optional photography stops or gentle hikes
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Private tour, fully flexible and tailored to your interests
Funchal & Surroundings
Full Day Tour
For a more relaxed day, explore Funchal city and nearby coastal highlights. Perfect if you want culture, gardens, markets, and optional wine stops without rushing.
Highlights:
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Funchal city – Mercado dos Lavradores, cathedral, streets & markets
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Monte – Monte Palace Gardens and optional cable car views
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Câmara de Lobos – iconic seaside village with colourful boats
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Curral das Freiras (Nun’s Valley) – dramatic valley viewpoint
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Optional local vineyard wine tasting
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Flexible schedule for photography, walks, or leisure
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Fully private and tailored to your pace
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