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Top 15 Jeep Safaris in Madeira

64 tours  ·  from $41 a head

Good jeep safaris in Madeira fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour - Cabo Girão gives you the high viewpoint first
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Madeira: Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

1.Skywalk, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Fanal 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,732 reviews · from $72Our pick

Spend about eight hours crossing Madeira by open-roof Land Rover, with stops at Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra. You can swim in volcanic pools, ride an off-road track, and hear island stories from guides such as Victor, Tony, Gil, or Miguel. Lunch is paused separately, and pool and skywalk fees cost extra.

“Top jeep tour, the guide Camochu was great, funny, well prepared, a native animal as he said 😅 sky walk, forest, natural pools in Porto Moniz and also a traditional poncha for a great and crazy day on the road and through the forest. I definitely recommend the tour, not to be missed!”

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Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour - Porto Moniz and its volcanic pools
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Funchal: Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

2.Enchanted Terraces, Porto do Moniz & Fanal 4WD Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,930 reviews · 8 hours · from $74

Spend eight hours touring Madeira’s northwest in an open-top 4x4 with a local guide. You’ll visit Fanal Forest, Paul da Serra, Porto Moniz, Seixal, São Vicente, and mountain viewpoints, with time for swimming and an optional lunch stop. Guides may include Diego, Jorge, Pedro, George, or Ruan.

“guide was so pleasant and informative and gave a great explanation of all the sights. friendly and pleasant guide well worth the only. a lovely day”

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Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4 - São Vicente and Veu da Noiva waterfall
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Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4

3.Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Cliff Skywalk in Open Roof 4X4

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,631 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Madeira’s west in an open-roof 4x4 with a local guide. Visit Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, Veu da Noiva waterfall, São Vicente, and Cabo Girão. Guides such as Graham, José, Miguel, and Robert are praised for island knowledge, good humor, and confident driving on steep roads.

“We say lots of interesting parts of the island. Guide was knowledgeable and pointed out entertaining facts. Very enjoyable.”

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Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup - Cabo Girão: a high start above the Atlantic
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Madeira: Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

4.Full-Day Jeep Tour with Guide and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,216 reviews · 8 hours · from $78

Spend eight hours exploring Madeira with a local English-speaking guide such as Paulo, Pedro, Renato, or Ricardo. Travel by Jeep from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Trompica, São Vicente, Seixal, Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, and Ponta do Sol. Expect mountain roads, off-road tracks, volcanic swimming pools, photo stops, and plenty of island stories.

“Renato was a fantastic guide. Lots of energy and great stories not just about the island but about his personal experiences growing up here. We are only here for a few days, so it was a great way to fit in a lot of great locations around the island in a short amount of time. Such a fun experience!”

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Madeira: Off-Road Buggy Adventure Through Laurissilva Forest - Casa das Funduras, a practical stop in the mountains
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Madeira: Off-Road Buggy Adventure Through Laurissilva Forest

5.Off-Road Buggy Adventure Through Laurissilva Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,105 reviews · 2.5 hours

Drive your own buggy for 2.5 hours through Madeira’s UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest. Guides such as Greg, Nuno, and Gregorio lead you along the Trilho das Funduras toward Boca do Risco, with muddy tracks, sea views, safety gear, and local stories along the way. You will get wet and dusty, so wear practical clothes and shoes.

“Greg our guide was very good with entire group. Fun ride into the mountains and beautiful overlooks. Bring waterproof shoes or change of footwear because you will get wet!”

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Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão - Ribeira Brava and Serra de Água: mountain roads and quick views
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Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão

6.Full-Day Jeep Safari West: Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, Cabo Girão

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 940 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend about seven hours in a small jeep group of up to eight, traveling from Funchal through Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Serra de Água. Guides such as Ernesto, Pedro, Tyrees, and Miguel are known for careful driving, local stories, and good humor. Lunch, drinks, and some entry fees cost extra.

“Off-roading was very enjoyable and the views were unmatched. Our guide Ernesto was very friendly and helpful! Altogether, it was a wonderful experience we recommend to anybody visiting Madeira.”

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Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day - Ponta do Sol and the waterfall road
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Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day

7.Jeep Tour Amazing West to Natural Pools -Full-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about eight hours exploring Madeira’s west in a small 4x4 group of up to eight. Guides such as Justino and Jake take you from Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão to Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and São Vicente, using steep local roads and off-road shortcuts. Bring swimwear, allow extra for lunch and pool entry, and expect a lively ride.

“Absolutely amazing tour with Justinho. We got lucky and were the only ones on the tour on a lovely day. Justinho is extremely knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions. He knew the best and less busy spots to stop which were all absolutely incredible. We had bad weather at the natural pools and they were closed BUT the views of the waves crashing and videos were once in a lifetime. Still enjoyed the town and watching the waves crashing. Highly recommend this tour honestly and Justinho also took some in road shortcuts that were so much fun and beautiful areas we wouldn’t have otherwise seen! I would definitely…”

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Full Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço - Pico do Arieiro: mountain views at 1,818 meters
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Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

8.Full Day Jeep Safari East – Pico do Areeiro – Santana – Ponta de são Lourenço

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $74

Spend about seven hours touring eastern Madeira in a small 4x4 with a local driver-guide. You’ll visit Pico do Arieiro, walk to Balcões, stop in Santana for lunch, taste Madeira rum in Porto da Cruz, and see Machico, Santa Cruz, and Ponta do Rosto. Guides may include Nico, Alex, Ernesto, Rodrigo, Pedro, or John.

“Just a heads up for anyone planning a visit: the rum factory was closed when I arrived. It was a shame not to be able to tour it, so I'd recommend confirming their hours of operation in advance”

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From Funchal: Porto Moniz and Seixal Day Tour by Jeep - Starting in Funchal and heading toward Câmara de Lobos
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From Funchal: Porto Moniz and Seixal Day Tour by Jeep

9.Porto Moniz and Seixal Day Tour by Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 714 reviews · from $66

Travel from Funchal in a small jeep group of up to eight, with a local guide such as John, Miguel, Roberto, or Victor. See Cabo Girão, Seixal, Bridal Veil Falls, Porto Moniz, and Paúl da Serra, with time for lunch and a swim in Madeira’s natural pools.

“Great tour, knowledgeable and friendly guide. We took our three small daughters (6,4,1) and the guide was very accommodating. Highly recommend.”

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Skywalk with Wines Tasting and Vineyards Half day 4x4 Adventure - Who will enjoy this half-day adventure
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Skywalk with Wines Tasting and Vineyards Half day 4×4 Adventure

10.Skywalk with Wines Tasting and Vineyards Half day 4×4 Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 520 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join a small-group 4x4 trip from Funchal to Cabo Girão and São Vicente. You’ll cross mountain tracks, walk through Quinta Barbusano’s steep vineyards, and taste up to six Madeira wines with a local guide. Guides such as Tiago, Diogo, José, and Francisco are praised for their island knowledge and good humor.

“4×4 adventure was a very unique experience for us. Excellent driving on the dirt, up and down road with a beautiful view. Thank you!”

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Madeira: Cabo Girao, Jeep Tour Adventure and Wine Tasting - Boca dos Namorados and the view toward Nuns Valley
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Madeira: Cabo Girao, Jeep Tour Adventure and Wine Tasting

11.Cabo Girao, Jeep Tour Adventure and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 443 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

This four-hour small-group tour takes you from Funchal to Boca dos Namorados, Jardim da Serra, Cabo Girão, a Madeiran wine cellar, and Câmara de Lobos in an open-roof 4x4. Guides such as Rui, Gil, Chris, and Tony add local stories, humor, and flexible photo stops. Poncha and the Cabo Girão platform cost extra.

“It was awesome, our guide Chris was great! We had a blast, would definitely recommend!! Great value !”

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Madeira: Cabo Girão, Wine Tasting, & Serra d'Água Jeep Tour - Cabo Girão and the famous glass floor
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Madeira: Cabo Girão, Wine Tasting, & Serra d’Água Jeep Tour

12.Cabo Girão, Wine Tasting, & Serra d’Água Jeep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 336 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Join a small group of up to eight for a four-hour jeep trip from Funchal to Cabo Girão, Serra d’Água, and São Vicente. Expect steep roads, forest tracks, island commentary, and a vineyard visit at Quinta do Barbusano with one rosé, three whites, two reds, cheese, and chorizo. Guides such as Gil, Rui, Miguel, and Graham are known for capable driving and lively storytelling.

“The trip itself was brilliant - Romero the driver was great. The off-road element was really good fun.”

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Skywalk 4x4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk - The 25 Fontes walk begins with water, trees, and a tunnel
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Skywalk 4×4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk

13.Skywalk 4×4 Experience and Rabacal 25 Fountains Levada Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 318 reviews · from $41Best value

Join a local guide such as Julia, Gil, Ruben, or Daniel for an eight-hour Madeira outing. Walk the 25 Fontes and Risco waterfalls, pass through a dark 800-meter tunnel, stop for optional lunch, then ride a 4x4 to Cabo Girão’s glass viewpoint. Pickup is available in central Funchal.

“good explanation of the area, very beautiful area and easy trail accessible to everybody in normal shape. staff extremely friendly and helpful, all questions answered”

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From Funchal:West Madeira Open-roof 4x4 Day Tour with Pickup - Cabo Girão starts the day above the Atlantic
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From Funchal:West Madeira Open-roof 4×4 Day Tour with Pickup

14.West Madeira Open-roof 4×4 Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 311 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Spend eight hours touring west Madeira in a small-group open-roof 4x4, with pickup in Funchal or Caniço. Your guide, often Jorge, handles steep roads and off-road tracks while sharing local stories. Expect Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, Ponta do Sol, homemade poncha, and time for swimming.

“Incredible day, Jorge is an amazing, very helpful charismatic. He offered us an experience we will remember for long time! Will definitely book in the future with him!”

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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4x4 - From Funchal to Machico and the island’s dividing ridge
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Madeira : Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

15.Santana & Peaks full day tour by Open 4×4

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 295 reviews · 8 hours · from $81

Spend eight hours crossing Madeira in an open-top 4x4 with a local guide. You’ll see Machico, Portela, Porto da Cruz, Santana’s thatched houses, Laurisilva forest, and high mountain viewpoints. Guides such as José, Miguel, Ana, and Hugo are praised for good driving, humor, and island knowledge. Optional lunch and local drinks add an authentic touch.

“This was our second tour with greendevils! And again we are not dissapointed . Dino as a driver was a wonderfull guy doing his best to pleased all guests. The offroad could be longer but driving through those small streets rewarded it ;) . And the magical waterfall..poncha… rum ! Amazing trip ! ;) Hope see you soon on our next visit to Madera ;)”

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