What to Wear & Bring on Your Jeep Tour
Pack smart for your Madeira jeep adventure. From coastal heat to mountain chill, here's everything you need — and what you can leave at the hotel.
Layers (t-shirt + warm fleece/jacket)
20°C difference between coast and mountains
Comfortable closed-toe shoes
Walking on uneven terrain at viewpoints
Sunglasses
Bright sun above clouds at peaks
Sunscreen
UV is strong at altitude
Small backpack/day bag
Carry layers, camera, water
Camera/phone with storage
You'll take hundreds of photos
Motion sickness remedy
Just in case, mountain roads are winding
Swimwear (West Coast)
Porto Moniz pools if West route
Light rain jacket
Microclimates can change quickly
Hat/cap
Sun protection, also helps in wind
Small towel (West Coast)
For swimming at Porto Moniz
Binoculars
Birdwatching in Laurissilva forest
Cash (small amount)
Tips, entrance fees, souvenirs
Formal clothes
Everything is casual
Heavy hiking boots
Light walking only, not hiking tours
Full water bottles
Operators provide water
Snacks (full day)
Lunch included on full-day tours
Seasonal Adjustments
- • Lighter layers, still bring fleece for peaks
- • Definitely bring swimwear for West route
- • More sunscreen, hat is essential
- • Water demand higher, operators provide but bring extra
- • Warmer jacket essential, may see snow at peaks
- • Waterproof layer highly recommended
- • Swimming less common but pools still open
- • Fog more frequent (can enhance photography!)
What Operators Typically Provide
Bottled water
Usually unlimited
Blankets/wraps
For sunrise tours
Rain ponchos
Most operators
Lunch
Full-day tours only
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