This is a tour that will take you to a journey to the forgotten beauty of the island!

You'll start in the South, going throughout the mountains, passing some off special roads and offloads in the woods. Once on the top of the mountains, you'll find the amazing forest of Fanal, where there are ancient trees, that will for sure trigger your interest. From there on, you'll descend to the North side of the island, where you have the opportunity to go for a swim in the natural lavapools. After a refreshing dip, the tour will take you to the west side of the island, passing some lovely views, to slowly come to an end, at the most Western point of the island, Ponta do Pargo.

This marks the end of an unforgettable day exploring this remarkable island.

We enjoyed every little thing about this trip. This is definitely a must do trip when in Maderia. Chris the guide was very knowledgeable and was passionate about his work. Chirs was very informative and was great fun during the day. The Fanal forest experience was fantastic,,,, something extra special. Chris looked after us every step of the way. Chris was clearly an exceptionality gifted off road drive and responded to the groups wishes to either go mild or get more adventurous "we loved it"

Chris was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The tour was very informative and his knowledge extensive. We saw loads of the island that we hadn’t seen before having already done east and west in the past. All of the places we visited were picturesque and we had plenty of time to look around without feeling rushed. We made many photos and memories. We enjoyed it so much we booked another tour with Chris. Adam and Sara

Unser Guide Chris war super freundlich und wusste sehr viel über die Natur, die Gegend, Traditionen und Historie der Insel. Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß und würden die Tour jederzeit weiterempfehlen.

Super leuke dag gehad met Chris. Echt een aanrader om 1 van zijn tours te doen. Hij vertelt over het eiland alsof hij er geboren is. Laat je naast de toeristische hotspots ook de mooie plekken zien waar weinig mensen komen. Ook heerlijk gegeten!

Prima gids. Was Belgische gids die het voor ons in het Nederlands vertelde. Hij wist ook heel veel te vertellen over het eiland. Prima verzorgd!

Why you’ll love this…

It's a journey through diverse landscapes from south to north
There are off-road tracks nestled within lush woods to explore
The awe-inspiring Fanal forest reveals ancient, mist-shrouded trees
Natural volcanic lava pools offer a refreshing swim

Important to know

Know in advance:

You'll be requested to add your accommodation details for the pickup service during checkout
You'll select your preferable language (English, Dutch, German, French) during checkout
Each vehicle can include up to six guests

Remember to bring:

Cash money for personal expenses
A camera for photos
Identification (in case of emergency)
A rain jacket or jumper are recommended

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Guided tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

A pickup service is available from your hotel or accommodation in Madeira.

Provider

Just Madeira

What people say about this experience

4.9/5

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Coleen & Steve
Traveled as a couple
August 22, 2025
5
United Kingdom
We enjoyed every little thing about this trip. This is definitely a must do trip when in Maderia. Chris the guide was very knowledgeable and was passionate about his work. Chirs was very informative and was great fun during the day. The Fanal forest experience was fantastic,,,, something extra special. Chris looked after us every step of the way. Chris was clearly an exceptionality gifted off road drive and responded to the groups wishes to either go mild or get more adventurous "we loved it"
A
Adam v
Traveled as a couple
July 24, 2025
5
United States of America
Chris was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The tour was very informative and his knowledge extensive. We saw loads of the island that we hadn’t seen before having already done east and west in the past. All of the places we visited were picturesque and we had plenty of time to look around without feeling rushed. We made many photos and memories. We enjoyed it so much we booked another tour with Chris. Adam and Sara
T
Theresa
Traveled with family
October 3, 2025
4.6
Germany
Unser Guide Chris war super freundlich und wusste sehr viel über die Natur, die Gegend, Traditionen und Historie der Insel. Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß und würden die Tour jederzeit weiterempfehlen.
J
Joyce
Traveled as a couple
September 8, 2025
5
United States of America
Super leuke dag gehad met Chris. Echt een aanrader om 1 van zijn tours te doen. Hij vertelt over het eiland alsof hij er geboren is. Laat je naast de toeristische hotspots ook de mooie plekken zien waar weinig mensen komen. Ook heerlijk gegeten!
H
Hendri
Traveled with family
May 10, 2025
4.6
United States of America
Prima gids. Was Belgische gids die het voor ons in het Nederlands vertelde. Hij wist ook heel veel te vertellen over het eiland. Prima verzorgd!
M
Matthias Müller
Traveled as a couple
October 25, 2025
5
United States of America