Jeep Safari 4x4 West Madeira - Porto Moniz - Fanal - Cabo Girão
Description
Here is your opportunity to discover the best of Madeira. We started by visiting the Cabo Girão Viewpoint, one of the highest viewpoints in Europe. We continue our journey along the rural paths of Lugar de Baixo, along traditional agricultural roads that take us off-road through the Laurissilva forest to the Paul da Serra plateau. We make a brief stop at a local bar where we show off our traditional Poncha (optional). We continue to Fanal, where we stop to observe its natural park, where we can find centuries-old trees, its fauna and flora. Continuing our tour, we head to Porto Moniz, where we take a break to try the local cuisine (lunch), and take advantage of the natural pools for a brief swim (optional). We resumed the tour, passing through places such as Ribeira da Janela, Ribeira Funda, Seixal, places with a lot of Madeiran culture, natural beaches, waterfalls, etc. Ending our trip returning to Funchal.
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Itinerary
Our trip on this side of the island goes through mythical places like the Cabo Girão viewpoint, one of the most famous viewpoints in Europe with a height of 589 meters.
We observe the typical Madeirese paths, the typical paths of tropical fruits like banana, papaya, mango, etc...
Stop for PONCHA, coffee, bathroom, etc...
We go off-road in the laurel forest with incredible views, only possible with our 4×4 vehicles.
Afterwards we begin our climb to the mountains, where we stop at the fanal to observe its forest, where you can be amazed, have fun, walk or relax just by observing its centuries-old trees, its flora and fauna.
Here we stop for lunch at a local restaurant. If you wish, you can take a dip in the natural pools for a unique experience.
Pass by to see the famous river from the window and its islets in front of the North Sea.
Stop at the black sand beach of Seixal.
Passage through the city of St. Vincent, opportunity to observe the waterfalls, taste the rum and the biodiversity and roads of the north.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up is usually carried out at the hotel lobby or designated location.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
Great day out. Picked up and dropped off from the hotel. Friendly knowledgeable guide. The off road bits are not scary no horrible cliff edges. Nice balance with time not being rushed from point to point. 2 hours in porto moniz for lunch and swimming in the lava pools. You get a flavour of life on the west side of the island.
From start to finish our guide and driver Francisco was excellent (definitely deserves a bonus!). Very knowledgable, considerate, and an incredible driver given some of the roads are a bit hairy! All our stops were well thought out and gave us good time to explore and enjoy. Nothing was too much trouble. We rallied with two other jeeps from the same company for the journey and they were good fun too! Excellent company on the ride, and it was just a fantastic experience and opportunity to see the west of the island. *they also offer to book a buffet in Porto Moniz for you. It’s €21 and directly opposite the volcanic rock pools. I’d say it was worth it for taste, time, and getting in the sea quicker! Definitely recommend sturdy shoes, a coat, and swimwear for this trip. You’ll go through a plethora of weather and terrain but it all adds to the fun. Very grateful for a wonderful day out!
Abandoned us on the other side of the island. Was 1.5 hours late to pick us up. Unfortunately this company can not be trusted. Cost us €125 for a return taxi from where they abandoned us.
Fun and informative day out. Can be a bit windy and chilly at the Fanal Forest so a jacket is a good idea.
We enjoyed seeing such varied landscapes from beach to mountains on this tour! If you suffer from motion sickness, take medication ahead of time as climbing the mountain can be hard even inside the Jeep. Up the mountain can be cooler so bring layers and bring money for your stops not included, snacks, lunch and souvenirs.
Absolutely amazing experience! The Jeep Safari 4x4 West Madeira tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole day fun and relaxed. The off-road sections were exciting without ever feeling unsafe, and the views at Porto Moniz, Fanal, and Cabo Girão were breathtaking. We loved the mix of adventure, nature, and local insights. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Madeira — an unforgettable day
Francisco was a wonderful tour guide. He was very knowledgeable with answering the many questions coming at him. Appreciated every bit of the tour. We learned a lot about the west/north side of the island. Someday would love to take another tour with this company and Francisco in particular. Thank you for the great day
A super nice tour guide who and again drove almost to the front door. Cool routes you could never drive like that. Thank you again
Simply the best. A great day exploring the west side of Madeira with Cristiano, who was both knowledgeable and friendly. So good we’ve now booked the east side.
Great trip to the west of the island with some interesting roads travelled! Francisco was a good guide and driver. Would highly recommend this trip
