Sintra Off-road Adventure: Discovering Wild Landscapes and Ancient Convents
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10 Ratings
Sintra
Embark on an adrenaline-fueled off-road adventure in Sintra, exploring wild landscapes and ancient convents. Discover secret spots and experience the thrill of 4WD exploration.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Sintra - On this whole-day adrenaline-pumping journey. We’ve been exploring this crazy beautiful and mysterious mountain landscape since we could slip past mum’s watchful eyes. So trust us that to really know Sintra you have to go beyond the walls of its many palaces. That said, it would be rude to drive past the UNESCO World Heritage town and not share a saucy story or two before we dive into the forest.
From untouched lakes to ancient hilltop convents, we’ll pull up at the coolest hidden gems and chase non-stop adventure in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. In summer, feel the breeze whip your hair as we crawl and bounce along dirt tracks with the roof off. In the cooler months we keep the roof on, turn the music up (real loud) and splash through puddles of mud as we swerve past house-sized boulders, pine forests and giant ferns.
After a damn good lunch at a cheap-and-cheerful village restaurant we’ll direct our 4×4 chariot for the coastline. Feel the sand beneath your feet and dive into the cool, salty sea (if you dare). Our secret beach is surrounded by incredible soaring cliffs. Before the day wraps up, we’ll head for the edge of the earth (or at least Europe) and snap a Polaroid memory.
What's Included
- All-terrain ride in a restored vintage UMM 4x4
- Complimentary Portuguese Porto wine tasting
- Traditional Portuguese pastry treat
- Booming on-board sound system
- Free Polaroid photo keepsake
- Refreshments including bottled water and snacks
- Essentials provided: chargers, blankets, umbrellas, sunscreen
What's Not Included
- Lunch. Expect to pay €25-35 in cash
Additional Information
For the thrill-seekers on the hunt for Sintra’s untamed side, which is replete with an assortment of off-the-beaten-path 4WD excursions and exclusive, concealed locations. Immerse yourself in the rawness of Sintra’s wild essence, complemented by a hint of culture and gastronomy. We’ve been navigating this absurdly stunning and enigmatic mountainous landscape since our childhood disobedience allowed us to. Believe us when we say that to truly understand Sintra, you need to step out of the confines of its numerous palaces. However, it would be discourteous to bypass the UNESCO World Heritage town without indulging in some racy anecdotes before we immerse ourselves in the woods.\n\nOur refurbished vintage military-inspired 4WDs not only possess a ruggedly cool appearance, but they’re also the prime mode of transport to negotiate the rugged terrain of the wild west. Our coveted secret trails not found on any map will guide us to secluded natural and man-made monuments that evade the usual tourist crowd. From pristine lakes to historical convents perched on hills, we’ll stop at the hottest secret spots and pursue ceaseless adventure in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
- Pets are not allowed
Location
Casa do Largo "O Saladas"
Largo Vasco da Gama
"Portela de Sintra" Train Station - one stop BEFORE "Sintra" Train Station ·The jeeps will be parked in the parking lot just in front of the cafe.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Juliasj4149yn
Apr 1, 2024
Had the best day in Sintra! - Had the best time on the Jeep tour. Got to meet new friends from all over the world, and they brought us to see the beautiful palaces and beaches. Highly recommend!
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Kimberlypj4352sn
Sep 15, 2023
Don’t hesitate! Book it! - If you are thinking about booking this tour, don't hesitate, and do it. I was worried that my mom wasn't going to enjoy this tour because she is a bit more timid, but to my surprise, this was her favorite tour we have done in our 12 days of Europe. Ruben deserves all the high praise. He treated us just like family. He showed us all of the amazing spots and gave us all of the history of the areas we went to and then more.
From going to the castle, driving down the roads, seeing the beach, enjoying the coast of the beach, stopping at the most western point of continental Europe, and much, much more. I cannot recommend this tour enough, and it is all thanks to Ruben. This was a tour of a lifetime.
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Allisonbradley39
Jun 1, 2023
Keep tour of Sintra area - If you’re considering this tour, book it! It was one of our all time favorites, plus a favorite day of our entire stay in Portugal and Spain. Takes you to cool places you certainly wouldn’t otherwise see, great restaurant, lots to learn about the area. And our guide, Andres was amazing!
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Sag196
Mar 25, 2022
Amazing experience - The trip was just awesome. Mario was the best guide ever. We had so much fun on the tour and saw so many amazing places. And the food was also really good. Would definitely recommend.
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Q1884jejuliae
Mar 18, 2022
Epic Adventure - Our tour guide Nelson was absolutely amazing. He took us to great sights and was extremely knowledgeable and informative about everything we were passing and visiting. He made our tour better than expected. We loved the pastries he brought and the stop for lunch was delicious. He took the time to tailor the tour to exactly what my partner and I were interested in. I would recommend this tour to everyone. The only thing I would mention is that we unfortunately did not get our Polaroid picture that’s mentioned in the description, but we totally forgot until after we left the tour. Nelson took a great picture of us on my phone.
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Sean
Sep 20, 2021
Such an amazing experience - I proposed and she said yes! - Wow, what an amazing time. This was my 2nd time doing a tour with this company and I was not disappointed. Such amazing service.
Also, it's important to mention, they helped me PROPOSE TO MY GIRLFRIEND!!
They took us to this amazing part of the cliffs near Sintra, and helped me propose to her. She said yes of course.
They even helped me with the photographer arrangements. These guys are true professionals and will stop at nothing for you to have an amazing experience, which is exactly what we had.
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Laloolee
Oct 27, 2020
See Sintra with a local! - Had a fabulous time with Francisco on the off road Jeep adventure. He took us places that we could not have been in a rental car. Amazing scenery and views. Less touristy spots. Lots of great stories. And a delicious local lunch (the best chocolate cake I've ever eaten). See Sintra with a local who really loves the place and loves to share it with others. ❤❤❤
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Jorisvdriel
May 31, 2021
Very nice experience, fun and educational! - Very nice host, cool vintage Car that worked perfectly on Sunday after being broken on the Saturday that we actually booked the tour. Apart from this minor setback there was little to comment on this experience... The lunch at the local restaurant was simply magnificent and superb value for money. The guide did everything to give us a good time and wasn't watching the clock while doing it which created a very relaxed atmosphere.
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Soniabatata
Jul 4, 2020
Great off road experience - Our guide, Bruna, was very pro (she knows everything!) and very sweet, we enjoyed the time we spent with her !
The trip is very good and original, nature lover : go ahead ! Unfortunately some spots were closed because of the covid situation... but very good trip anyway :)
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