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Discover Madeira's Rugged West Side
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Ponta Do Sol
Embark on a thrilling 4x4 adventure in Madeira, exploring Ponta Do Sol and the UNESCO Forest. Ascend through rural areas, visit the largest plateau, enjoy stunning views, and indulge in a delicious lunch. End the day at the famous Cabo Girao glass bottom viewpoint.
Embark on a thrilling 4x4 adventure in Madeira, exploring Ponta Do Sol and the UNESCO Forest. Ascend through rural areas, visit the largest plateau, enjoy stunning views, and indulge in a delicious lunch. End the day at the famous Cabo Girao glass bottom viewpoint.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ponta Do Sol - First stop, we have a stroll around the pier, enjoy the sights and perhaps a coffee before moving on
- Cascata dos Anjos - The famous natural “car wash” waterfall
- Posto Florestal Fanal - The mystic Fanal Forest, one of Madeira’s most famous areas.
- Seixal Natural Pool - We keep discovering the North West Coast through…
- Ponta Do Sol - First stop, we have a stroll around the pier, enjoy the sights and perhaps a coffee before moving on
- Cascata dos Anjos - The famous natural “car wash” waterfall
- Posto Florestal Fanal - The mystic Fanal Forest, one of Madeira’s most famous areas.
- Seixal Natural Pool - We keep discovering the North West Coast through Seixal to São Vicente
- Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools - Here we stop for Lunch and a swim at the natural pools
- Cabo Girao - The highest sea cliff in Europe, our favourite glass floored platform!
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off convenience
- Optional short 45-minute Levada walk
- Insightful introduction to the island’s culture and history
- Expert guidance from a qualified, friendly guide and driver
- Exclusive small group experience with a maximum of 6 passengers
- Flexible itinerary with a relaxed attitude to timings
- All-weather comfortable Land Rover Discovery transport
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off convenience
- Optional short 45-minute Levada walk
- Insightful introduction to the island’s culture and history
- Expert guidance from a qualified, friendly guide and driver
- Exclusive small group experience with a maximum of 6 passengers
- Flexible itinerary with a relaxed attitude to timings
- All-weather comfortable Land Rover Discovery transport
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees (if applicable)
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Explore the rugged western side of Madeira on a thrilling scenic and off-road journey. Experience the island’s most breathtaking coastal vistas, from the black sand beaches of Seixal to the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz. Travel through picturesque villages and verdant valleys as a local guide shares the island’s hidden gems and tales. This tour combines…
Explore the rugged western side of Madeira on a thrilling scenic and off-road journey. Experience the island’s most breathtaking coastal vistas, from the black sand beaches of Seixal to the volcanic pools of Porto Moniz. Travel through picturesque villages and verdant valleys as a local guide shares the island’s hidden gems and tales. This tour combines magnificent nature, rich local culture, and adventure into one memorable day.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 5 years
Location
Ponta Do Sol
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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O3148rjangelat
Oct 2, 2025
EXCEPTIONAL - I recommend Hit the Road adventures with my eyes closed. They listen, the guides are great and we have a friendly and unforgettable time. Thank you for making our day with you memorable.
And a special thank you to the guides: Daniel (and his impeccable French), Wilson (and his humor) and finally Tiago (and his love for his island, and good food):)
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O6490tpdaniela
Sep 18, 2025
Madeira din alta perspectiva - A unique experience. Tiago, our guide, is a true encyclopedia. With his help, you will discover Madeira from a different perspective.
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Bcorporaal
Sep 9, 2025
Thank you Vítor! - Went to see the West of Madeira with Vítor. It was cold and raining in the morning, so not everything was possible to do. But, with his experience he made sure that we still had an unforgettable day. Thanks again!
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Brian
Aug 28, 2025
Hit the Road was a great experience! - Great trip and Wilson was an awesome guide! West Tour was great spots and Wilson found places away from the bigger crowds.
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Margaretfd1175db
Aug 23, 2025
Great tour ! - ⸻
We had such a fantastic experience with Tiago! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared the history and culture in such an engaging way. On top of that, he was so friendly and approachable, which made the whole tour feel relaxed and enjoyable. What stood out most was how local and authentic the experience felt — it wasn’t just a standard tourist tour, but a genuine insight into the place. I’d highly recommend Tiago to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable tour
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Lindaek8694ck
Aug 1, 2025
Amazing tour around West Madeira - We spent a great day touring west of Madeira with Dinarte, who regaled us with the rich history and personal stories of the island. We travelled thorugh and stopped at all the areas we wanted to admire. The recommendations for additional places to visit, activities to try and restaurants to go to were wonderful and very helpful. Our guide was lively, accommodating, ensured we were safe throughout the trip and answered all our questions. We really enjoyed the full-day tour.
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Catherinejlock
Jul 27, 2025
Great Trip with Vitor - The trip was a relaxed itinerary which allowed us to explore independently. The trip fit in a lot of locations without feeling rushed, and our guide always checked we were happy with the plans. Our group was a little quiet but that meant we all agreed on what we’d like to see/do - a wonderful experience overall.
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Scubascubydoo
Jul 15, 2025
Hit the Road, Jack! - Did the trip with Fabio. We previously did the East of Madeira 3 years ago with Hugo. Also did a sunset trip this holiday with Vito. All excellently managed with hotel pickup in Funchal. Will travel with them again in future. Great company with knowledgeable guides.
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Florentstar
Jul 3, 2025
West coast tour - Great views plus took amazing photos.
Hugo was an excellent guide therefore we voted Hugo for President
Amazing trip worth the money an experience of a life time.
Hit the road Madeira tours best in the world.
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Bencr2685st
Jul 3, 2025
Incredible Tours. Just do It! - We had an incredible, private, full day tour of the Western mountains and coast. Our guide Tiago who grew up in Madeira was an expert in the local history, flora, fauna, geology, and geography of the island. We learned so much and experienced the most breathtaking landscapes imaginable. Tiago showed us all the bucket list sites and some “hidden gems” like some less frequented natural pools that we practically had to ourselves. After 8 hours with Tiago he felt like family. I don’t know how to pay a higher compliment than that.
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