From Funchal we will leave for the tour, we will find the traditional Madeira houses. On the way we will see irrigation systems used by the former farmers this part of Madeira and many of them still from Roman times and at the last stop is highest cape in Europe (cabo girao) at an elevation of 580 m, and is famous for its suspended glass platform. The Cabo Girão viewpoint, situated on the highest promontory in Europe, at an elevation of 580 m, offers an astonishing view of the fajãs of Rancho and Cabo Girão – small areas of cultivated land at the foot of the cliff – as well as magnificent panoramic views over the ocean and the municipalities of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal.

Discover the Northeast as a Madeiran, meet the local villages, some of them where they "stopped in time" with their own tiny shops / coffee's, water mill, traditional houses with thatched roof, rum factory, and off road experience taking you to amazing viewpoints. This tour taked nearly 8-hours, having a great time with our multilanguage guide, learning about the locations that you will pass, fauna, flora, history, culture, gastronomy, etc. This experience / tour will be in a open top 4x4 vehicle, taking you thru the native forest, passing at the old roads, farmers & off road tracks. Great landscapes, sea cliffs, valleys of incredibly beauty that are supported by old terraces hand built centuries ago, built on the foundation of love, sweat and tears. A great memory, a great experience with a lot of history will make this a unique experience in Madeira.

Start this tour towards Pico do Arieiro, the highest mountain accessible by car and the third highest on the island (1818 m). Here you will be amazed by the fantastic views over the mountains and the island.

Descent towards Ribeiro Frio, located in the Laurissilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where nature lives in perfect harmony.

Continuing along the north coast, pass through Faial and arrive at Santana, a village known for its typical and original thatched roof houses.

After lunch, admire Ponta de São Lourenço, with several rock formations and impressive views.

Arrive in Machico, a historic town where the discoverers first landed in 1419.

Return to the Hotel.

Explore the west of Madeira on this private tour from Funchal, where you spend a full-day hiking through the area's landscape, checking out monuments and beaches along the way. Since this is a private tour, you can create a bespoke itinerary, and choose the east, south, or north of the island too. Make plenty of stops along the way, at fishing villages, farms, and much more.