West Madeira Full Day Tour: Explore Skywalk, Porto Moniz Lava Pools, Fanal & Paul da Serra
4.8
44 Ratings
Sao Vicente
Embark on a full day tour of West Madeira and discover the breathtaking Skywalk, Porto Moniz lava pools, Fanal forest, and Paul da Serra plateau. Swim in crystal-clear waters, explore natural wonders, and enjoy stunning views on this unforgettable adventure.
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
  • Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Funchal’s central area and port
  • WiFi access during the tour
  • All local taxes included
  • Guidance from a professional tour guide
  • Comprehensive insurance in compliance with Portuguese law
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance to Cabo Girão (2€)
Additional Information

From Funchal, we’ll make our way to São Vicente on the North Coast, renowned for its vineyards, volcanic caves, and local production of Madeira table wine. Next, we’ll explore Seixal’s lava pools, home to the famous waterfall named ‘Véu da Noiva’ or ‘Bride’s Veil’ due to its unique resemblance. We’ll then stop by the natural volcanic pools in Porto Moniz, a popular tourist spot on the island. Here you’ll have the chance to swim in the crystal-clear waters and admire the stunning landscape. We’ll then ascend to Fanal, a place of extraordinary beauty nestled in the Laurissilva Forest, one of Portugal’s 7 Natural Wonders, and home to ancient trees. We continue to Paúl da Serra, the island’s largest plateau, nearly 1500 meters high, where we’ll pause for a lunch break (not included) at a traditional Madeiran restaurant. We conclude our journey at Cabo Girão, recognized as Europe’s highest sea cliff and the world’s second highest, famous for its jaw-dropping viewpoint with a suspended glass floor.

  • Pick-ups and drop-offs outside Funchal´s central area have an extra fee
Location
Sao Vicente Caves
Sitio Do Pe DoPasso,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(44 Ratings)
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E9362ihlynnk
Nov 4, 2023
Gorgeous views and smiles all day!! - Francisco guided us through an amazing day, I wish I could do it again tomorrow! It was filled with both relaxing and exciting adventures including the black sand beach and off-roading down the mountains! Ample time was given for us to enjoy each of the many many stops throughout the day. Do not miss this tour!
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Robert_s
Sep 30, 2023
Great experience - João was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and flexible with the group. The tour itself was great! Be sure to take advantage of the first beach stop. Perfect sand and water. Go for a swim!
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Mike_h
Sep 29, 2023
Great experience! - Our guide/ driver was brilliant! He was knowledgeable, a ton of fun and had lots of energy. Really worthwhile experience that was our intro to Madeira. Highly recommend!
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Andrea_m
Sep 2, 2023
A brilliant excursion. - A brilliant way to see more of the island and understand about its heritage and culture. Our guide to was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and entertaining and looked after us well. Highly recommended.
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Michelle_s
Jul 30, 2023
Great Experience - Well worth the money for getting to see a lot of the island in one day… our tour guide (Gil) was not only very knowledgeable about the island but so passionate and proud to show us all of the hidden treasures Madeira had to offer Great day!!
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Sonia_b
Jul 10, 2023
Favourite excursion - This was our favourite excursion on the island. Our guide was excellent, Diogo Pinto. He was patient and made sure everyone was ok throughout the trip, not to mention his incredible driving skills. He truly made the trip enjoyable. Definitely book it!
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Navigator821241
Jun 22, 2023
Great way to see Madeira! Best guide! - This was a spectacular day of exploring the island, swimming in natural pools, seeing the Fanal forest and off roaring! Ruben was a GREAT guide!! Highly recommend!!
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Mehwish_k
May 14, 2023
Epic tour filled with so much to see - A jam packed tour, seeing so much of the West Side of the island was wonderful. Our tour guide was friendly, funny and knowledgeable, so we had an awesome time. We really enjoyed this tour, driving around in the jeep made it all the more eventful too.
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Marjolaine2334
Oct 23, 2023
Must do! - Big THANKS to our cool driver Mr. TONY (🤠)! A great source if informations of every town we go through and the vegetation we passed by and discovered. We had the excursion on a stormy day. Sadly we couldn't swim in the Natural pool of Porto Moniz. But we had enough sun in the morning to enjoy the open roof of the jeep. Great lunch at Jungle rain restaurant👌
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Rui
Sep 20, 2022
Worst experience of my life - Worst experience of my life, the guide doesn't care about the comfort of the passengers, it was raining and he didn't even bother to close the top, even when asked. The cars emit a lot of smoke and as everything was open, the smoke intoxicated the passengers. The place they let us have lunch was in the middle of nowhere and there was only one restaurant, a restaurant where everything was very expensive, the employees were stupid, the food took a long time and the taste was terrible. I'm still feeling sick.
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