The 4 Best Madeira ATV & Quad Tours

1.Madeira: Half-Day Off-Road Buggy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 940 reviews · 3 hours Our pick

Drive a 4x4 buggy through Madeira’s mountain tracks near Cabo Girão, mixing roads, forests, rocky trails, mud, and photo stops. Guides such as Laura, Ronaldo, and Tiago provide safety briefings, protective gear, and local stories. Expect three lively hours, changing weather, and a good chance of getting dusty or muddy.

“The activity was very well organised and good fun. We drove through rough terrain, dirt and some muddy puddles too. At the end of it, we could boast that we had never gotten so dirty in our lives:)! However not to worry, the protective gear provided does its job. I highly recommend buying the scarf at €5 from their garage, to protect your nasal and mouth airway. It is an activity that I highly recommend to those seeking to experience something different in Madeira.”

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2.Madeira: Off-Road Buggy Driving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · 2 hours

Drive a two-seat buggy through Madeira’s Laurisilva forest near São Jorge, following guides such as Rui along muddy tracks, mountain roads, and quiet viewpoints. The two-hour outing suits licensed drivers aged 18 and over, with helmets, insurance, and waterproof clothing included.

“This was a highlight of the trip. We decided last minute to book on the day as the weather wasn’t great. Ruis was quick to respond and made contact about the pick up. Couldn’t fault the experience. Ruis took us to the most incredible parts of the forest and various other hidden gems and view points. As well as allowing us to have fun, drive past and best of all: get muddy!”

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3.Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: Forest and Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $111Best value

Drive or ride in a powerful four-seat Polaris RZR XP 1000 through Madeira’s mountain roads and Laurissilva Forest. Your private guide, Roberto, provides safety instruction, flexible stops, local tips, and free GoPro photos and videos. A driving license is required for anyone behind the wheel.

“Roberto, Roberto, Roberto. What a fantastic guide to have. We had such fun driving the buggy & he was a great instructor. We drove through some great offroad trails and saw great scenery. The best day ever. Just do it.”

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4.Madeira Private Buggy Adventure: Mountains and Forests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3.5 hours

Take a private 3.5-hour buggy trip from Funchal through Pico Alto, Poiso, Portela, and the Serra das Funduras forest road. Roberto or Ricardo guides the drive in an exclusive Polaris RZR XP4, with flexible photo stops, GoPro media, and room to choose a gentler or more adventurous pace.

“We had a fantastic ride with Roberto. He was attentive and patient and lots of fun! The Polaris buggy he uses is much newer and nicer than other models available.”

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