Cristo Rei & Arieiro Peak 4x4 Tour: Panoramic Funchal Views and Off-Road Adventures
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20 Ratings
Funchal
Embark on a thrilling 4x4 tour to Cristo Rei and Arieiro Peak in Madeira. Experience off-road adventures, panoramic views of Funchal, and discover the traditional way of life of Madeiran farmers.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Largo do Miranda S - with unique views over Funchal
- Pico do Arieiro - with breathtaking landscapes from 1.818 meters high
- Cristo Rei (Jesus Statue) - with its history and panoramic views.
What's Included
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in central Funchal and at Funchal’s Port
- Safety instructions and first aid availability
- Free WiFi access
- All local taxes included
- Expert guidance from a professional guide
- All insurances as per Portuguese law
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Beginning our journey at the scenic Largo do Miranda, we’re graced with spectacular views spanning Funchal and the Desertas Islands. Our expedition moves uphill to the stunning Pico do Arieiro, standing proud at 1818 mts, providing awe-inspiring vista over Ponta de São Lourenço, Ribeiro Frio, Paúl da Serra, Curral das Freiras and even glimpses of Porto Santo. We then steer towards Santo da Serra for thrilling off-road escapades encircled by both endemic and introduced forestry. As we loop back to Madeira’s southern coast, we head towards Santa Cruz, where we encounter views that will take your breath away, including vistas of local farming terraces and impressive lookouts. Immerse in the authentic tradition of Madeiran farmers wrestle with steep slopes to cultivate their fields. We cap off our journey with a pause at one of Madeira’s most iconic lookouts, Cristo Rei.
- Free pick up and drop off in Funchal´s central area and Funchal´s Port
- Vehicles will be disinfected before and after each activity
Location
Largo do Miranda S
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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N1295yzlucash
Apr 29, 2024
Pleasant jeep ride - It was very pleasant, very nice discovery of Madeira with Luis! It was a pleasure and taught us a lot about the island! I recommend. He speaks French, English and Portuguese very well 👌
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Lazydaysagain
Dec 14, 2023
Fantastic scenery and fun - Fantastic experience, Francesco was a really informative guide and also an excellent driver! I would highly recommend this if you want to see Madeira from its highest point, and have a fun off road experience. We also enjoyed driving through smaller villages and towns.
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Janetl7709st
Jun 11, 2023
A grwat morning out! - The trip was excellent and I would recommend it. We really covered a lot in the time. Unfortunately there was cloud cover at the top of Pico Do Arieiro but we saw so much of the wonderful scenery around Funchal.
We followed a different route on the day we did our tour due to the heavy rain and high winds we had had in the previous day meaning not all of the roads were open. Rui our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and the natural environment of the local area. Our highlight of the tour was Nuns Valley with its beautiful scenery.
Being in a 4x4 vehicle lets you see far more than you would on a coach trip and having a guide makes it far more interesting than driving from place to place in a hire car ( plus you don’t have to worry about parking).
My main tip for the trip would be to make sure you take an extra layer or two of clothing as it can get chilly at higher altitudes, particularly if there is cloud cover.
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Jillboynton
May 29, 2023
Excellent and exciting tour! - Excellent, fun and exciting tour!! Diogo C was an excellent tour guide. Rivaled Disney on the off road part!! We had 4 in our party and everyone loved the experience!
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Simon_d
May 23, 2023
Highly recommended tour - Paulo was a fabulous guide, very helpful & genorous with his time throughout the tour.
Despite the weather not being at its best, he provided some great alternative locations that made for a memorable day.
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Anne
Apr 19, 2023
Great fun - The trip was excellent, covering a lot in the time. A great way to see the island and its dramatic landscape.
The guide Rui explained everything very well with excellent English, telling us about the history and showing us the nature.
An advantage of a jeep is that it can go on the smaller roads and off road, showing a parts of the island you can't get to by car or coach.
I would highly recommend this trip as you come back having had a fun time and a great experience.
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Cjbythebeach
Nov 6, 2022
Great experience - Great half day out. We were picked dup by Franco our driver and guide from our air bnb.
We we headed out of Funchal to the look out point and the beginning of our tour.
Nuns valley is stunning, we stopped at a lovely cafe and had coffee and pastries, all things chestnut, which were delicious.
Then onwards we climbed high to the second highest peak and the highest one accessible by road. The scenery is stunning. Take a jumper it can get chilly.
We arrive back about 14.00 so maybe take some snacks or lunch with you.
We also managed a stop for Poncha the traditional Madeiran drink.
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Kathleen_h
Jul 26, 2022
Incredible Views - We had so much fun on this tour with our incredible guide. He knew so much history about the island and kept us entertained the entire time. The views of the island on this tour are absolutely breathtaking. The off roading portion is only about a half hour but super fun. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island!
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L3213gmhelenf
Jun 27, 2022
Beautiful views and fantastic guide - Gill, our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had an enjoyable tour despite the weather. I would highly recommend a tour with True Spirit.
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Olita_v
May 24, 2022
Great places, but the... - Great places, but the offroading only in a forest. I thouth that offroading will be with geat views too.
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