The Emerald Forest experience is not just a tour — it’s a journey into the hidden soul of Madeira.
Unlike typical routes, this experience takes you away from crowded viewpoints and into untouched landscapes, where nature remains raw, quiet, and deeply authentic. You’ll explore lush forests, ancient trails, and breathtaking viewpoints that most visitors never get to see.
What truly makes this tour special is the connection — to nature, to local stories, and to the real Madeira. Each path has meaning, each place has a story, and every moment is designed to be immersive rather than rushed.
Led by a local guide who shares not only the route but also the culture, traditions, and hidden details...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up and drop off Included in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos
Food and drinks not included in this tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 32
In front of the Empresa de eletricidade at the bus station.
We will arrive on a 4x4 car, just go to the driver and say your name and he will check it on the list of guest for the day!
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Desaconselhável para pessoas com dificuldades motoras
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Emerald Forest experience is not just a tour — it’s a journey into the hidden soul of Madeira.
Unlike typical routes, this experience takes you away from crowded viewpoints and into untouched landscapes, where nature remains raw, quiet, and deeply authentic. You’ll explore lush forests, ancient trails, and breathtaking viewpoints that most visitors never get to see.
What truly makes this tour special is the connection — to nature, to local stories, and to the real Madeira. Each path has meaning, each place has a story, and every moment is designed to be immersive rather than rushed.
Led by a local guide who shares not only the route but also the culture, traditions, and hidden details...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up and drop off Included in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos
Food and drinks not included in this tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Av. do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses 32
In front of the Empresa de eletricidade at the bus station.
We will arrive on a 4x4 car, just go to the driver and say your name and he will check it on the list of guest for the day!
Return
Itinerary
1
Machico
We will discover the hidden caves amongst the city of Machico. This is a hidden gem almost no one knows about and is refugee for at least 2 species of insects that only exist in this caves
30 minutes
2
Faial
Here we will take a short walk to another hidden gem. A small leavda walk until we reach the waterfall.
30 minutes
3
Ponta do Clérigo
Ponta do clérigo a place only 4x4 vehicles can acces. Here we will go on our offroad adventure to find the beautiful nature and cultural importance of this place!
1 hour and 10 minutes
4
Santana
Find a waterfall hidden amongst the town of Santana. Where you will see how people and nature blend in Madeira.
15 minutes
5
Santana
Here you will visit the traditional Santana Houses and understand a little more of how people lived back in the days in Santana.
20 minutes
6
Moinho a Água de São Jorge
Find the last working watermill in Madeira. There you will meet Mr.Carlos the "guardian" of the watermill and if the conditions are right he will demonstrate how this old technology works.
15 minutes
7
Boaventura
In Boa Ventura we stop to go for a hidden lake amongst the forest. If the weather is good we can all go for a swim!
