Dust and Mud Buggy Tour

3.4(5 reviews)

4 hour(s)

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Funchal, Portugal

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Scenic start at the Portela viewpoint

Travel through the Serra das Funduras forest road

Explore the UNESCO listed Laurissilva Forest

Encounter endemic flora and fauna in their natural setting

Explore Madeira’s Ancient Laurissilva Forest and Coastal Vistas on an Exciting Buggy Adventure Trail

Embark on a thrilling journey starting at the Portela viewpoint, which serves as a gateway to the stunning northeastern landscapes of Madeira. From this elevated vantage point, visitors are treated to panoramic views of the coastline, including the charming towns of Porto da Cruz and Faial. The dramatic silhouette of Penha d’Águia stands as a striking landmark, providing a perfect backdrop for photography and offering a sense of scale to the vast, rugged terrain below.

The route descends into the forest road of Serra das Funduras, a protected area that forms a significant part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site known as the Laurissilva Forest. This ancient woodland is a living museum of ecological evolution, featuring towering trees and lush, layered green slopes. As you navigate the trail, the environment transforms into a dense, mystical canopy where the air is filled with the sounds of native birds and the scent of earth.

PR 5 – Vereda das Funduras guides adventurers through this protected landscape, allowing for an immersive experience within one of the island’s most important natural treasures. The cool forest conditions and filtered sunlight create a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for those looking to escape the bustle of city life. Quiet clearings along the path offer ideal spots to pause, reflect, and appreciate the rich biodiversity that has thrived in this isolated environment for many centuries.

This buggy tour combines the excitement of off-road exploration with the serene beauty of Madeira’s natural heritage. Whether you are a nature enthusiast or an adventure seeker, the blend of coastal vistas and deep forest exploration provides a comprehensive look at the island’s unique geography. By the end of the excursion, you will have gained a deeper understanding of the delicate balance between Madeira’s dramatic volcanic origins and its lush, thriving, and ancient botanical life.

Explore Madeira’s Ancient Laurissilva Forest and Coastal Vistas on an Exciting Buggy Adventure Trail

What's Included

Professional guide
Buggy vehicle for the full off road experience
Safety briefing and equipment

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Gratuities

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3.4

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Based on 5 reviews

Leigh S.

April 08, 2023

Just want to start by saying a lot of the reviews here that are 1* are from 5 or 6 years ago, so definitely not up to date. We were just a group of 2 yesterday that visited and we had a brilliant day. Joe was great, made us feel very welcome and the day itself was a lot of fun! Might not offer a ton of facilities, but you're not in Monaco lads. You get plenty of time on the track, and its competitive! I'd highly recommend, if you have any doubts because of the reviews - don't think about them and take the chance, you won't regret it. A chilled day and something different to do, only 20mins from Dublin. I'll be back 👍🏼 Cheers Joe for a great day!

Steven O.

January 08, 2022

Great morning in the buggies this morning! The 4 of us had great craic! We usually race cars and go karts but said we'd try something different and it didnt disappoint! The buggies arent super powerful but were well capable of sliding around corners! Will definitely be back! Joe was a pleasure to deal with and gave us plenty of track time! The winner even got a bottle of champers to celebrate 😂

David M.

March 25, 2020

Very bad, staff very disrespectful to me charged me for extra laps and cut me off said I was going to fast into the corners never heard anything like it on a 620cc buggy told us the wrong time and didnt give us the hovercraft after driving for 2 and s 1/2 hours. Wouldn't ever go near the place again horrible day, bad staff, one of the buggies broke down so they made us race in twos🤮. The lad who was driving the buggy that broke down after 1 lap wasn't aloud go again so he payed 50 euro for a lap So so bad.

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