Arieiro Peak, Nun´s Valley & Santo da Serra in 4x4 Half day Tour

Your 4-hour tour begins with hotel pickup at 8:30am in Funchal and 8am in Caniço. From here, you’ll hop aboard a sturdy jeep and begin your ascent to Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint, from which stunning views of Funchal and Madeira’s rugged coast.

Then, continue to the secluded Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras), replete with cherry orchards and terraced vineyards surrounded by steep mountains. Learn about the town’s history before hopping back into the vehicle and ascending to Pico do Arieiro, the island’s third-highest peak and best place for birds-eye views.

Soak up panoramic vistas of Ponta de São Lourenço and the Paul da Serra plateau before arriving at your final stop, the Laurisilva Rainforests of Madeira, marbled with waterfalls and home to vast flora and fauna.

Your tour concludes with hotel drop-off at approximately 1pm.

• Your 4-hour tour begins with hotel pickup at 8:30am in Funchal and 8am in Caniço. From here, you’ll hop aboard a sturdy jeep and begin your ascent to Pico dos Barcelos Viewpoint, from which stunning views of Funchal and Madeira’s rugged coast. Then, continue to the secluded Valley of the Nuns (Curral das Freiras), replete with cherry orchards and terraced vineyards surrounded by steep mountains. Learn about the town’s history before hopping back into the vehicle and ascending to Pico do Arieiro, the island’s third-highest peak and best place for birds-eye views. Soak up panoramic vistas of Ponta de São Lourenço and the Paul da Serra plateau before arriving at your final stop, the Laurisilva Rainforests of Madeira, marbled with waterfalls and home to vast flora and fauna. Your tour concludes with hotel drop-off at approximately 1pm.

With a beautiful and panoramic view over Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Deserted Islands, we start our tour at Pico dos Barcelos. From there, we drive towards the famous Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) which is surrounded by the highest mountains and historic places. Then we go uphill to Pico do Arieiro at 1818 mts., where we can enjoy magnificent landscapes and great views over Ponta de São Lourenço, Ribeiro Frio (East), Paúl da Serra (West), Curral das Freiras (South) or even Porto Santo, if there is good weather. In our last stop, Ribeira Primeira Park, a sustainable project in the heart of the forest, you may visit the trout farm and enjoy a natural tea or portuguese coffee at the Tea House, overlooking the park and the magical forest. On our way back to Funchal, we will feel and see the real Madeira with many breathtaking views over the traditional terraces of the local farmers and amazing viewpoints.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Free pick up and drop off in Funchal´s central area and Funchal´s Port
During Covid-19, we will avoid mass tourism
The use of your own mask and showing the booking on the mobile phone will be mandatory
The temperature will be measured to all participants and alcohol-gel will be provided before-during the tour
The guide will wear a mask during the tour
Vehicles will be disinfected before and after each activity
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers