PORTUGAL · SAFARI
7 tours
Here are the 7 best jeep safaris in Portugal, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one has the most bookings behind it, so start there and work down.
4-hour 4WD jeep safari from Albufeira through cork forests and orange groves, with river swim and Medronho tastings for $47.
“Miguel was a great guide. Enjoyed the dip in the spring. Great views and appreciated seeing more of the real Algarve.”
Convertible jeep safari from Albufeira, with Paderne views, Roman irrigation, farm tastings, and a possible mountain stream swim.
“The jeeps were great fun. We explored some lovely places that we otherwise would not have seen. The guides were very knowledgeable.”
Off-road Jeep safari on Madeira’s west: Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz pools, Seixal. Small group, pickup, swim.
“We spent a full day with Ernesto on the lovely island of Madeira. It seems like so much more than an island, with wonderful views regardless of the location. Sometimes it’s the terraced hills ready for planting, the masses of banana trees or seaside villages. Ernesto was our driver and he was excellent with navigating the sometimes narrow, winding roads with hairpin turns in some places. He wasn’t too talkative but you appreciate his focus on the tricky roads. My husband and I were picked up at the cruise pier and two other couples were picked up at different hotels. We were dropped off at the cruise pier with plenty…”
Madeira East jeep safari from Funchal with Pico do Arieiro, Santana thatched houses, a levada walk, rum tasting, and sea viewpoints.
“Must do when you visit Madeira. Full of fun. The off road experience was great. Travelled with family and all enjoyed it.”
Lisbon dolphin watching on a fast RIB with a marine biologist, sailing past Belem Tower and toward the Atlantic for up-close sightings.
“WOW! One of the best experiences that me and my husband have ever had… we were so lucky the day we went, we must have seen 100 dolphins, plus a rare sighting of a fin whale and harbour porpoise! As there were so many dolphins and the whale pushing the fish to the surface we also saw a show from the sea birds plunging into the water to eat the fish… not only were the guides were friendly and informative, there were so passionate and were as excited us as to witness this “national geographic moment”, the guide’s words. As were so seeing so much wildlife the guide checked with…”
Jeep safari through the Algarve hills with village views, Roman-era water history, honey tasting, and a possible river dip in 4 hours.
“Amazing experience with our guide Paulo. Paulo was very knowledgeable and extremely funny. The places we visited were stunning and would highly recommend the tour”
Ride a Jeep inland from Albufeira for village stops, Medronho tastings, cork-tree stories, and a refreshing river swim in Alte.
“Views overlooking the entire country side was impressive and tasting the liqueurs; guide was very knowledgeable and patient”
