MADEIRA · FANAL FOREST TOURS
Fanal is a plateau of thousand-year-old laurels that spends most of the year inside a cloud, and the cloud is the point. These 15 are compared on departure time, what else the day covers, and the odds of arriving while it is still standing in fog.
Spend eight hours crossing Madeira’s west in an open-roof Land Rover, from Cabo Girão and Seixal to Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, and Paúl da Serra. You’ll have time to swim in volcanic pools and ride an off-road trail. Guides may include Victor, Gil, Tony, or Miguel.
“amazing trip, our tour guide gil was brilliant and made our trip so good, highly recommend”
Spend eight hours crossing Madeira by open-top 4x4 from Funchal. Your guide takes you over old roads to Paul da Serra, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, Seixal, São Vicente, and waterfalls, with time for swimming, photos, and an optional local lunch.
“Great tour with good driver Diego. Saw a lot of beautiful places. Had a small off-road ride. Weather was windy but car was warm. We had a small group so no problem with time schedule.”
Travel from Funchal in a small open-roof 4X4 with a local guide such as Miguel, Graham, José, or Robert. See Porto Moniz, Seixal, Fanal Forest, São Vicente, and Cabo Girão, with time for swimming, views, and an optional lunch. Expect mountain roads, forest tracks, and a lively full-day ride.
“This is a fantastic tour. Highly recommend to everyone. Great communication with company and Miguel was a great tour guide.”
See west Madeira in one full day, from Câmara de Lobos and Cabo Girão to misty Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz pools, waterfalls, and Serra de Água. Pickup is included in Funchal, Caniço, Câmara de Lobos, and Cabo Girão. Guides such as Luca, Alex, Roy, and Albino are praised for safe driving and island insight.
“Fantastic day with a super tour guide Albino. Obrigadas.”
Travel from Funchal through Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Ribeira Brava, Fanal Forest, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and São Vicente. Guides such as Tony, Carlos, Daniel, and Gama are praised for safe driving, humor, and clear local insight. Bring swimwear, water, and a warm jacket.
“It was most enjoyable, informative driver, lots of sights to see with the correct amount of time at each stop. We loved it!”
Spend seven hours touring eastern Madeira in a small group, from 1,818-meter Pico do Arieiro to Santana, Ribeiro Frio, Faial, Porto da Cruz, Machico, and Ponta São Lourenço. Guides such as Bruna, Pedro, Nelson, and Daniela combine local stories, careful driving, flexible stops, and an easy Levada walk.
“Excellent day trip helped by fantastic weather. Spectacular views, lots of variety, knowledgeable guide. Nice optional lunch with the whole group.”
This seven-hour west Madeira trip combines Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal and Véu da Noiva. Hotel pickup, transport, a multilingual guide and insurance are included. Guides such as Diego, Joanna and Miguel are known for lively stories and local tips.
“It was an incredibly well‑organized tour, I truly recommend it to everyone. Miguel, our guide, created such a great atmosphere and was extremely knowledgeable. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does. I wholeheartedly recommend them, and we’ll definitely come back as soon as we have the chance.”
See Madeira’s west coast with guides such as Pedro, Patricia, Victor, and Daniela. This seven-hour trip links Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Seixal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, and Fanal Forest, with hotel pickup, photo stops, lunch time, and optional swimming.
“Our guide was amazing, I learned interesting stories, I really enjoyed the trip. I highly recommend it. Thank you very much I will back next time defenitely”
You’ll travel from Funchal to Pico do Areeiro, Ribeiro Frio, Santana, Porto da Cruz, and Ponta de São Lourenço with a multilingual guide such as Bruna, Guilherme, Diego, or William. Expect mountain views, a gentle levada walk, traditional houses, a rum tasting, and hotel pickup for $35.
“The driver/guide Rui was excellent. He was miked up and gave us information on the various sites and tidbits on route this included history of the island and infrastructure.”
Spend about seven hours exploring western Madeira in an open Jeep with a local guide. Visit Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and Véu da Noiva. Guides such as Ernesto, Pedro, Tyrees, and Miguel are praised for safe driving, humor, and island knowledge.
“What a brilliant trip. Highly recommend. Tyrees was a fantastic guide. Really enjoyed everything. Made a Welsh couple feels at home.”
Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Funchal, Caniço, or Machico to Madeira’s west coast, with stops at Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, and São Vicente. Guides such as Luca, Cristian, Alcindo, and Roy lead groups of up to 15, with time for photos, lunch, and a swim.
“Despite the rain we had a really good full day out visiting some l9vely places. Our driver was informative with a good sense of humour. Thank you.”
Join a small group of up to eight for a seven-hour west Madeira tour with hotel pickup in Funchal. Guide Dino or another local driver-guide may lead you through Ribeira Brava, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, Cabo Girão, and Ribeira da Janela. Swimming, lunch, and some entry fees cost extra.
“This was a brilliant trip. Alberto was a wonderful host, a fountain of knowledge and an excellent driver. The stops on the tour were fantastic, and the time at the lava pools was truly special, I'll treasure that experience forever. Also the stop at Fanal Forest was truly amazing. I would highly recommend taking this tour! Great way to cover the west of the island. Great to sit back and relax and enjoy the scenery.”
Travel from Funchal or Caniço in a small minibus with a multilingual guide such as Bruno, Nelson, Cristina, or Jorge. You’ll visit Cabo Girão, Fanal Forest, Porto Moniz, Seixal, and more, with a three-course lunch and time to swim in Madeira’s famous volcanic pools.
“I didn’t realise the trip covered the pools. The forest was scary as I nearly got lost and was panicking. I didn’t realise how big the forest was, perhaps something to point out to future guests. Lunch was good but didn’t realise it was only me that was having lunch. Guide was good.”
Ride from Funchal in a small 4x4 group of up to eight, stopping at Seixal Beach, Porto Moniz, Poças das Lesmas, Fanal Forest, Paul da Serra, and Cabo Girão. Expect steep roads, off-road driving, local food, and guides such as Diogo, Andre, Romero, or Tony.
“Mauriso was very nice. Stopping at good places for pictures. It was a rainy day so some places were closed, but we had a great time anyway. We met some great people and we had fun together!”
Spend eight hours exploring Madeira with a guide such as Ricardo, João, or Nuno. Travel in a small group of up to seven through Câmara de Lobos, Cabo Girão, Seixal, Porto Moniz, Fanal Forest, and Paul da Serra, with off-road tracks, photo stops, local stories, and time to swim.
“The Tour was amazing. We saw many different places, some famous sightseeing spots but also some hidden treasures. Our guide Joao was very knowledgable and had many stories to tell. And most importantly he made the trip a fun adventure.”
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