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Private Magical Shore Excursion West

5.0 (one review) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Magical Shore Excursion West

About this activity

This experience its totally private, where you have freedom to customize your day. This tour has pick up / drop off at the cruise termina. Lunch is optional.

Visit the Madeira's hidden places in a 4x4 open top vehicle, relaxing and admiring the nature, waterfalls, Unesco forest,

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At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Green Devil Safari

What is included

Included

  • Included: private tour - only your family
  • Included: pick up / drop off at the cruise terminal
  • Included: Local Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Lunch: vegetarian/vegan option available

Itinerary

  1. Cabo Girao

    15 min

    It's a completely free tourist attraction, so getting there is the only cost you'll have to endure. Extending your visit to the Cabo Girão cliffs

  2. Ribeira Brava

    Passing by

    The municipality gained its name due to its river - Ribeira Brava, which translates as 'the angry river'. In rainy seasons, the river had an extremely strong and powerful current, that often wreaked havoc over the entire eight kilometres of the route.

  3. Cascata dos Anjos

    10 min

    The waterfall cascades over the rockface onto the old E.R.101 regional roadway, and spills into the sea below

  4. Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra

    15 min

    it is the largest and most extensive plateau of Madeira about 24 km2 (9.3 sq mi), with an altitude average of about 1,500 m (4,900 ft). Its highest point is the peak pico do Paul at 1,640 m (5,380 ft) from where you can admire the length of the entire plateau.

  5. Posto Florestal Fanal

    10 min

    The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type, which covered much of Southern Europe 15-40 million years ago.

  6. Vereda do Fanal

    Passing by

    The Laurisilva of Madeira is an outstanding relict of a previously widespread laurel forest type, which covered much of Southern Europe 15-40 million years ago.

  7. Ribeira da Janela

    15 min

    The ravine, Ribeira da Janela, meanders through the parish from Paul da Serra (springing from the plateau at around 1,420 metres altitude) and flows at various intervals along the water course.

  8. Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela

    15 min

    Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela is an epic coastal spot with some truly remarkable rock formations just meters from the shore. Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela is located on the western end of the north coast of Maderia Island in Portugal. It’s 45-kilometers from the main town of Funchal.

  9. Porto Moniz

    one hour

    It is unclear when the area of Porto Moniz was first colonized, although it is likely that it occurred at the beginning of the last quarter of the 15th century. Francisco Moniz O Velho, is referred to as one of these first settlers, who had uncultivated lands in this area and was responsible for establishing a farm and chapel

  10. Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

    30 min

    With their natural beauty and peculiar origins, theses pools are an attraction for thousands of national and international tourists alike. The water is of excellent quality and the infrastructures match the level of excellence of this beach complex.

  11. Seixal

    Passing by

    This is precisely the stunning scenery of one of the most popular beaches in this parish, Porto do Seixal Beach, a natural black sand beach located right next to Seixal harbour. With a breathtaking landscape — the green cliffs and mountains of the island's north coast —

  12. Poca Das Lesmas

    15 min

    this unsupervised beach offers its visitors access to the toilet facilities, showers and the bar of Clube Naval do Seixal Pools, right next to it, which is a free access facility with a natural pool and sun loungers.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • The Editory Garden Funchal
  • Pestana Vila Lido
  • Residencial Greco
  • Pestana Miramar
  • Hotel Windsor
  • Enotel Magnolia
  • Hotel Funchal
  • Monte Carlo
  • Pestana Casino Park
  • Pestana Gardens Ocean Aparthotel
  • Les Suites at The Cliff Bay
  • Travellers Pearl by Storytellers

and 131 more pickup points

The pick up and drop off from the cruise dock is included, and our 4x4 vehicle and guide will be

waiting near your cruise.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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