Porto Moniz Volcanic Pools: A Day Tour in Open Roof 4x4 Including Skywalk from Funchal
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119 Ratings
Sao Vicente
Embark on an exhilarating open roof 4x4 tour from Funchal to explore the stunning Porto Moniz volcanic pools. Swim in crystalline waters, visit lava pools, and marvel at breathtaking views.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sao Vicente Caves - São Vicente in the north, known by its vineyards, volcanic caves and Madeira wine production.
What's Included
  • Safety instructions and first aid included
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in central Funchal and Funchal’s Port
  • Free WiFi access during the tour
  • All local taxes covered
  • Experienced professional guide
  • All insurances in compliance with the Portuguese law
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance to Cabo Girão (2€)
Additional Information

We’ll start our journey in Funchal, and proceed to São Vicente on the North Coast. This region is renowned for its vineyards, volcanic caves and the production of Madeira table wine. Next, we’ll visit the lava pools at Seixal, which is home to one of the most well-known waterfalls named ‘Véu da Noiva’ due to its resemblance of a bride’s veil. Then, we’ll make a stop at the natural volcanic pools of Porto Moniz. This is one of the most frequented locations in Madeira where you can indulge in a swim in the crystal-clear waters and relish the stunning landscapes. Later, we’ll head up to Fanal, a site of unparalleled beauty nestled in the heart of the Laurissilva Forest, a Portugese national treasure and home to ancient trees. We then continue towards Paúl da Serra, the highest plateau on the island with elevations close to 1500 meters and breathtaking vistas. We’ll pause for lunch (not included) at a traditional Madeiran eatery. The final leg of our trip takes us to Cabo Girão, Europe’s tallest sea cliff and the world’s second highest at 589 meters. It’s most well known for its hanging glass floor viewpoint.

  • Pick-ups and drop-offs outside Funchal´s central area have an extra fee.
  • It is mandatory to confirm the email that the tour operator will send you about the pick up time.
Location
Sao Vicente Caves
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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M9298vekathleenp
Apr 18, 2024
Fantastic Fun Way to Experience the Beauty of Madeira - Fantastic fun with Rui S.! From the first moment of introduction to final farewells, Rui made it his mission to deliver the most amazing views, exciting adventures, photo opportunities and culinary experience on our port excursion. He enhanced every experience with his enthusiasm, pride of homeland and contagious sense of adventure. He provided exemplary guest service and personally ensured we optimized every moment of breath taking beauty and fun. He is simply the best! I especially appreciated the magical moment at the end of this unforgettable day. I highly recommend this tour for all ages and abilities - we 70 + year olds had a blast! Thanks Rui and Madeira!
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Chrisha1990
Feb 15, 2024
Great trip and good company - Amazing day. The guide was happy and full of good humor that brought smiles to all of our faces. Can only be recommended if you want to go around and see as many of the sights in one day on Maderia.
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Annet213
Nov 23, 2023
Brilliant way to see the island - We went on two half day and one full day trips. All three were great and show a lot more of the island as the jeeps can go on the old roads and off road. Off road is great fun. The views are amazing. The driver/guides are very good and explain a great deal about the places, the history and the plants. We had a different guide for each trip and all three ( Ruben, Diogo and Robert) were excellent, friendly and helpful.
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Richhowgill
Nov 5, 2023
You won’t be disappointed! - We went in November after seeing all the great reviews and we weren’t disappointed! We had a brilliant day and Francisco was a great guide. The volcanic pools at Porto Moniz were closed due to the rough sea but that just meant we had spectacular waves crashing over rocks at our stops on the north coast and we got the chance to swim in the sea at Praia do Seixal. Loved the off road section and we had a good lunch too! Only negative was not being able to hear the commentary from the back left of the open top jeep when we were on the main roads but overall a great day!
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Sofiaaa_1c
Sep 16, 2023
Excellent - It was great, lots of information. Congratulations, good and well controlled, you were able to make the most of your time. Lunch was also great! I advise
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Resort53428068918
Sep 12, 2023
Jeep Tour - Our guide Francisco was great. Good information, good mood and never boring. Lots of stops at places worth seeing. Pick-up and return transport without any problems. Conclusion: Great trip and recommended.
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Loubee82
Aug 15, 2023
Wonderful tour of the island - What an amazing day and we highly recommend if you want to see the beautiful island of Madeira and find out about its history and culture. Our guide Guille was truly wonderful - thank you for your knowledge, driving skills and love for the island! Such a fun day out that we will never forget. Thanks again.
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406annd
Aug 9, 2023
Best day trip ever!! - This trip was just truly AMAZING!! I’ll start with off by praising our guide Luis- totally awesome. No words can describe how passionate Luis was as he shared facts and a wealth of information about this fabulous island. He was a real gentleman and shared interesting information throughout the whole tour and took great care of his passengers from start to finish! A careful driver at all times which made us feel at ease. We were a family of 4 and had a lovely couple who joined us for the day in the Land Rover Discovery 4x4. We had so much fun with Luis! Quite a character! He made the trip super special for us! All stops were just breathtaking! The views from the skywalk, the waterfalls, Seixal beach views, mountain views, swimming in Porto Moniz and the superb drive through the clouds to the highest point. Loads of fabulous stops! The off road experience was so much fun! Plenty of giggles and a good adrenalin rush! We saw beautiful trees and plants as well as massive cows on the roads! We also had the best authentic experience in a quirky traditional restaurant in the middle of nowhere. Perfect choice of venue to experience true Madeiran cuisine. Delicious chicken skewers, bola de caco (garlic bread) and a cold rosé- perfect!! The drive back down towards Funchal was also so relaxing and we felt that we kept on seeing more and interesting places. Had a beautiful stop in Porto de Sol, a gorgeous colourful beach village where we were fortunate enough to see individuals jumping into the sea off a very high bridge. We will be returning back to Funchal next year and will definitely be going on another adventure with True Spirit. Really well organised trip. We were travelling with another group in a Defender. They also had a fantastic guide called Franciso- Luis and him worked really well together and complimented each other really well. Thanks for a wonderful day experience. We’ll be back for more next Summer😊
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Pauleb1229cf
Jun 12, 2023
Fun day - Volcanic pools were great. Water was cold but refreshing. Robert was an excellent guide! A great way to see Madeira.
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Raymonde_l
Apr 17, 2024
Great fun! - Saw two sperm whales. Dolphins. And pilot whales! Excellent! The guys were knowledgeable and friendly.
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