Madeira Private West Tour: Skywalk, Porto Moniz and Fanal Forest

5.0 (9 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Madeira Private West Tour: Skywalk, Porto Moniz and Fanal Forest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Explore Madeira’s wild west on a relaxed private tour with a local expert guide.

Start in Funchal and discover the colorful village of Câmara de Lobos, the breathtaking Cabo Girão Skywalk, and the stunning north coast. Swim at Porto Moniz natural pools, walk through the magical Fanal Forest, and taste traditional poncha like a local.

Highlights:

Private & flexible experience
Skywalk & top viewpoints
Seixal black sand beach
Porto Moniz natural pools
Fanal UNESCO forest
Local poncha stop

A perfect mix of nature, views & local culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Portuguese, English
Operated by: iGo Madeira Tours

Ages: Adults (1–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pick up and drop off in the Funchal area
Included: Transportation in comfortable vehicle
Included: Free Photo and Media Delivery with no additional charges
Included: Private Tour experience
Included: Local Guide
Included: Flexible Stops to suit your preferences
Included: GoPro Pictures and Videos to capture unforgettable moments

Not included

Not included: Lunch: Food & Drinks
Not included: Skywalk entrance

Itinerary

Baia de Camara de Lobos

30 min

Camara de Lobos is a fishing village with its colourful boats and home of the monk seal and the traditional drink "poncha".

A walk around the wood boats in this amazing picturesque bay is a must.
Cabo Girao

30 min Admission not included

Home of the famouse Skywalk, an attraction on the cliffs of Cabo Girão, should not be missed! one of the highest cliffs in Europe (580 meters above sea level), the glass walkway offers incredible views of the Madeira coastline, Funchal and mountains.
Ribeira Brava

40 min

On our way to to cross from the south part to the north side of the island, Ribeira Brava as an amazing view to the sea and mountains and the second biggest tunnel in Madeira with 3.1km long that crosses the encomeada mountain to take you from the south to the north.
Sao Vicente

30 min

Arriving in São Vicente we are going to see the best surf spot in Madeira, and next the amazing Água D'Alto Waterfall on the side of the road and at 3 meters from you.
Seixal Madeira Portugal

45 min

Our most famous black sand Beach! Walk on the volcanic sand to a small waterfall and get amazed by this scenary.

You can also go for a swim here so feel free to bring your beachwear.
Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela

30 min

Ribeira da Janela is an epic coastal spot with some truly remarkable rock formations just meters from the shore.
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

1 h 30 min

Porto Moniz is a mandatory stopover either for its natural beauty or the emblematic natural pools.

Its also the ideal location if you are looking to eat or taste some traditional delicacy by the sea whilst soaking in the glourious coastline views.
Piscinas Naturais Velhas

40 min

The oldest Natural pools in Porto Moniz are amazing! We will walk around crystal clear waters in an old footpath and its also possible to swim.
Posto Florestal Fanal

30 min

Step into a real-life fantasy world!

Fanal Forest is Madeira´s most mytical spot, a high-altitude plateau where ancient, twisted trees meet a permanent blanket of fog. It´s eerie, beautiful, and looks exactly like a scene from Lord of the Rings.
Serra de Agua

45 min

At the end of our trip on the way back to Funchal, we are going to stop at the most famous Poncha (traditional Madeira drink) place "Taberna da Poncha" to try this delicacy.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point will be at the street just in front.
Meeting point will be at the street in front of the cable car entrance.

There’s also a parking space available in the same street.

End point

Meeting point will be at the street just in front.
Meeting point will be at the street in front of the cable car entrance.

There’s also a parking space available in the same street.