Sintra Jeep Safari by Flamingo Experiences in Lisbon

This is our most popular journey with 2000+ five-star reviews alone!

THIS JOURNEY IS FOR…

Those who want to “squeeze all the juice” out of Sintra. Drink up the best of the UNESCO World Heritage area and Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in just one day.

Our jeeps can take up to 7 people

Climb aboard our vintage Portuguese 4x4s and tackle the best of the Sintra region. In just one day you’ll explore the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira and eat a traditional Portuguese lunch (with wine, of course) before cruising off-road through Sintra’s lush forests, to emerge at the seaside cliffs of mainland Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca.

Our restored ex-military 4WDs look cool as hell, sure, but they’re also the best way to tackle the terrain west of Lisbon, passing from hilltop castles to the sheer coastline of the UNESCO world heritage landscape. We take you to secret lookouts and hidden beaches no other tourists can reach, blasting music the whole time. In summer, feel the breeze whip through your hair as we bounce along off-road tracks with the roof off. In the cooler months we keep the roof on, turn the music up, splash through puddles of mud as we swerve past house-sized boulders, pine forests and giant ferns.

Our adventures are about the journey, not just the destination. This is why we love to go off-road, snap Polaroid pictures at the coast, play epic tunes all day long and give you the chance to taste Sintra’s traditional sweet “travesseiro” pastry and homemade “ginja” liqueur.

We want you to finish your day feeling like you really know the place. Join us for an unforgettable day of adventure, laughs and local legends.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore all of Sintra, from castles to the coastline
• Go inside the mystical Quinta da Regaleira with a local
• Feel the wind in your hair as we go off-road through the lush forests of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
• Visit mainland Europe’s westernmost point, Cabo da Roca
• Enjoy a local lunch with traditional Portuguese cuisine and wine
• Drive by all five castles and palaces of this UNESCO World Heritage site
• Take a Polaroid photo with beautiful coastal cliffs
• Taste local pastries and liqueur
• Listen to sweet tunes all day long
• End the day in Cascais beach town
• Up to 7 people per jeep. Contact us for bigger groups.

ITINERARY

Stop one Start the day at Quinta da Regaleira, an historic palace and lush gardens filled with mystery, metaphors and underground passages. Stop two We’ll stop at a few unnamed, epic lookouts on the way to lunch at a traditional Portuguese restaurant in one of our villages – expect fresh, grilled fish or meat with plenty of vinho! Where we go changes depending on the day (and what the special dishes of the day are, plus dietary needs of course). Stop three Welcome to the edge of the earth: Cabo da Roca. The stunning cliffs and lighthouse mark the westernmost point on mainland Europe. Stop four Soak in the stunning coastline as we take the scenic route past famous Guincho Beach towards the beautiful fishing village of Cascais. Before we say farewell we’ll taste Sintra’s century-old local sweet pastry, with homemade liqueur. From here you can take the train back to Lisbon or ride with us back to Sintra station.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• An awesome local driver
• Pick-up and drop-off at Sintra/Cascais train stations
• Off-road experiences in a legendary restored vintage Portuguese UMM Jeep
• Epic sound system (hell yeah!)
• Local and traditional pastry
• Salty snacks to nibble on board
• Taste of unique Portuguese “Ginjinha” Liqueur or Porto wine.
• Free Polaroid photo for you to take home.
• Smartphone chargers, blankets, umbrellas, sunscreen and a few good surprises here and there
• We usually speak English, but can also speak Portuguese and Spanish
• Water
• Great memories to take home

WHAT’S EXTRA

• Entry fee for Quinta da Regaleira €12.
• Lunch. Expect to pay just €25-35, including wine!

NEED TO KNOW

Pick up location: Portela de Sintra train station Pick up time: 9.30am – please arrive 10 minutes early Duration: 7 hours Drop off location: Cascais train station

WHAT TO BRING

• Comfortable shoes
• Sweater or jacket
• Sunglasses
• Good vibes

GUEST CONSIDERATIONS

• Each UMM jeep seats up to 7 people and guests ages 11+ can attend. If you have a larger group, contact us for a private tour.
• This journey is not recommended for people with reduced mobility, back problems or pregnant women.
• You cannot bring luggage as we have no space for it in the jeep.
• Journeys are carried out in English.
• Tour guides no longer have priority in queues for entering the monuments therefore, depending on the season, the waiting times can affect or compromise other parts of the experience.
• The start location and end point are in different locations.
• Please let us know in advance about dietary requirements
• Please be on time 🙂