Duration
From 1 hour to a full day
Format
Guided tours in 2- or 4-seat buggies
Location
Madeira’s mountains and countryside
Activity Level
Moderate
Availability
Daily departures, subject to availability and conditions
Highlights
- Get behind the wheel and explore Madeira by buggy
- Follow a mix of mountain roads, forest tracks and off-road trails
- Stop at viewpoints with sweeping mountain and coastal scenery
- Choose anything from a short introductory ride to a full-day adventure
- Explore parts of the island that are more fun to reach off the main roads
- Guided throughout, with the necessary protective equipment provided
Available options
Short tours are a good introduction if you want to try buggy driving and spend some time off-road without taking up too much of the day.
Longer tours head further into the mountains, with more time on forest roads, dirt tracks and at scenic viewpoints.
Half-day tours give you more time to enjoy the driving and explore the highlands, with a greater mix of roads and off-road sections.
Full-day tours cover much more of the island, combining mountain tracks with changing landscapes, viewpoints and stops along the way.
How we'll help you choose
Tell us when you would like to go, how many people are travelling and roughly how long you would like to spend on the tour.
We’ll help you choose an option depending on how much driving you want, the kind of scenery you would like to see and how adventurous you want the experience to be.
We’ll also check the right buggy size, driver requirements and availability for you.
Pickup & meeting
The exact meeting point and departure time will depend on the tour you choose and will be confirmed with you beforehand.
Please plan to arrive around 15 minutes before departure so there is time for check-in and a short introduction before setting off.
Requirements & restrictions
- Drivers must be at least 18 years old
- Anyone driving will need a valid driving licence
- Passengers must be at least 6 years old or 1 metre tall
- You should be comfortable travelling on uneven roads and off-road terrain
- Routes can change depending on weather, road and safety conditions
- Protective equipment must be worn as instructed by your guide
- Let us know about any mobility or physical considerations that could affect the experience
What to bring
- Valid driving licence for anyone who plans to drive
- Passport or ID
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Comfortable clothes suitable for the weather
- Sun protection
- Water
- A change of clothes if the conditions are likely to be wet or muddy
Good to know
Routes and off-road sections can change depending on the weather, road conditions and local access on the day.
Prices are normally based on the buggy rather than per person, and the number of passengers depends on the option you choose.
Driver requirements, departure details and anything else you need to know will be confirmed with you before booking.
What we'll need from you
- Preferred date
- Number of adults and children travelling
- Ages of any children
- How long you would like the tour to be
- How many people would like to drive
- Whether you would prefer a 2- or 4-seat buggy
- Where you are staying
- Anything we should know that could affect the experience
