Private 4x4 Tour & Whale Watching
Mountains and ocean in one day: a private 4x4 tour to Pico do Areeiro and the Laurissilva forest, followed by a private whale and dolphin watching cruise with a marine biologist.
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- Free cancellation
- Reschedule anytime
- Hotel pickup included
- No booking fees
Combine the mountains and the ocean in a single unforgettable day. The 4x4 part of the tour climbs from Funchal to Pico do Areeiro at 1,818 m — on a clear day you can see both the eastern and western tips of the island — then descends through Ribeiro Frio and the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva forest on an off-road track, winding through terraced farmland to the marina at Quinta do Lorde.
There you board a private high-speed boat for a whale and dolphin watching cruise along Madeira's coast, accompanied by a marine biologist. In summer there's the chance to snorkel and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Ponta de São Lourenço nature reserve.
What you'll see
Pico do Areeiro
The island's third-highest peak at 1,818 m.
Ribeiro Frio
Laurissilva Forest
UNESCO World Heritage laurel forest, crossed on an off-road track.
Quinta do Lorde
The eastern marina where the boat trip begins.
Whale & dolphin watching cruise
A private high-speed boat with a marine biologist guide.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private 4x4 Jeep tour with a local guide
- Private whale and dolphin watching boat trip with a marine biologist
- Light snack and water
Not included
- Lunch
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit
- Hat
- Light jacket
- Camera
Pick-Up Info
All tours on Madeira island offer a complimentary pickup service from your hotel (or another location) within a limited service area on the island (10 km from Funchal). We also offer pickup at select locations outside the complimentary service area for the private tours.
If you are not within our service area, we can pick you up from a central meeting point — see the map below for where to meet us.
Don't hesitate to call us on +351 963 652 585 or message us on WhatsApp if we can help in any way.
Pickup at each hotel is normally at the front entrance, though there are some special circumstances.
Meet us here, on São Martinho
Parking · Rua da Igreja São Martinho, 9000-149 FunchalFrequently asked questions
We pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or cruise ship in the Funchal area. If you're staying outside our pickup zone, we'll arrange a convenient central meeting point.
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