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From Funchal: Madeira West Tour

4.7  / 5
139 reviews
Activity provider:Madeira Island Tours
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From Funchal: Madeira West Tour

Activity provider:Madeira Island Tours
4.7  / 5
139 reviews
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From US$ 31.72 US$ 28.55 per person

Explore the stunning waterfalls and peaks of Madeira’s west coast on this tour from Funchal. Discover waterfalls spilling down to the Atlantic, and natural sea pools at Porto Moniz.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the pickup time
Private or small groups available

Experience

Itinerary
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    4 pickup location options:

    Funchal, Caniço, Ponta Do Sol, Câmara De Lobos

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    Câmara de Lobos

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (20 minutes)

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    Cabo Girao Cliff

    Sightseeing (20 hours)

    Extra fee

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    Ribeira Brava

    Sightseeing (35 minutes)

  • Ponta Do Sol

    Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

    Break time, Sightseeing, Swimming, Local snacks (105 minutes)

    Extra fee

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    Véu da Noiva Viewpoint

    Sightseeing (15 minutes)

  • São Vicente, Madeira

    Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • Miradouro da Encumeada

    Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • 4 drop-off locations:

    Ponta Do Sol, Câmara De Lobos, Funchal, Caniço

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Admire the stunning waterfalls and peaks spilling down to the Atlantic
  • Visit the natural sea pools at Porto Moniz
  • Marvel at the panoramic views from the Encumeada Pass
  • Learn about religion on the island at a 16th century church
Full description
The tour begins with a pickup from your accommodation in Funchal and heads to the first stop of the day, the small fishing village of Câmara De Lobos. Located in a small creak, with a beach and a harbor, the village is surrounded by quintessential houses that pile up around the bay. From here, continue up the world’s second-largest sea cliff and admire the beautiful views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal. The next stop is Ribeira Brava, named after the wild stream that runs through it. Visit the village’s history-rich church that was built in the 16th century and learn about its Flemish influences and baptism fountain. Head towards Ponta Do Sol next, one of the sunniest spots on the island and home to a pretty little village nestled in the steep folds of the valley overhung with dense banana plants. Paul de Serra is the next stop of the day and weather permitting there’s an opportunity to walk along Madeiras biggest and highest plateau to marvel at the panoramic views over the valleys. Afterward, zigzag through the narrow village roads and head towards the fishing village of Porto Moniz. Walk along the promenade which stretches from the natural pools to the pier, and find a local seafood restaurant to dine at for lunch. There’s also time to visit the aquarium, housed by the fort of Sao Jaoa Batista, or swim in the volcanic pools. Onto the Sao Vicente on the north coast, to admire this charming little town with its picturesque streets, and immaculately white houses. Visit the 17th-century church here and a park with a selection of coastal plants native to Madeira. Towards the end of the tour travel through the forest to the Encumeada Pass, one of the most beautiful mountain spots of the region, where you can marvel at the view of the north and south coast from the top.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guide
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance TO Cabo Girao Viewpoint (€2)
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  • People with mobility impairments

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 139 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Excellent tour. The driver was very competent and informative, the route and stops interesting, and the bus and group size good. pick up and drop off were good and communication with Get your guide and the tour provider excellent. we would definitely recommend this tour.

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June 22, 2023

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Lynn – United KingdomVerified booking

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It was brilliant the tour guide made it so much better than it could have been. Very knowledgeable and nothing was too much. Lots of in and out the mini bus but that is the nature of this type of tour. Wouldn’t go for the lunch again, it was not good value for money and took up time when we could have been swimming in the pools.

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June 5, 2023

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Deborah – United KingdomVerified booking

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I booked this as a private party of 5 touring with my family and was not disappointed. Susana was informative and conversational. She tailored the tour to our personal preferences and made it a very pleasant day. So much so that we requested Susana again when we did the East Madeira tour 2 days later via another booking.

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May 31, 2023

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