Excursions & day trips

Full-day Madeira Island West tour with a stop in Porto Moniz

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£29.00

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Language: English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese

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Duration: 8 hours

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Do this because

Visit Câmara de Lobos, a picturesque fishing town
Admire the vineyard fields where the famous Madeira wine comes from
Discover Cabo Girão, Europe’s highest sea cliff with 580m
Enjoy lunch in Porto Moniz, also known for its beautiful natural pools. (Lunch is not included)

What to expect

Join this full-day tour and discover plenty of natural wonders and surprising views in the west of Madeira Island.

After pickup at your hotel reception, start your tour at the Câmara de Lobos. Explore this picturesque fishing town which is also the protagonist in Sir Winston Churchill’s painting from 1950. Continue your trip towards Cabo Girão and admire the vineyard fields, used for the famous Madeira wine. Reach Europe’s highest sea cliff and the second-highest in the world: Cabo Girão with 580m. From the platform, you will enjoy the breathtaking views over the coast.

Drive along the west coast to reach Ribeira Brava and Encumeada’s viewpoint at 1007m hight. Admire the great views over both coasts of the island. Proceeding, you'll cross the Paúl da Serra plateau, the largest plateau of Madeira.

Stop for a lunch break in Porto Moniz (lunch is not included), a famous place in the north, known for its beautiful natural pools. Driving towards São Vicente, you'll enjoy the small waterfalls passing through Seixal, on the way. End the day with a visit to São Vicente before returning to your hotel.

What's included

Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Driver guide

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup and drop-off service is included for Funchal City hotels only. Please provide your hotel and phone number at check out.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

Pickup and drop-off service for Caniço area (10€ per person/each way/net) and Santa Cruz area (15€ per person/each way/net). Free pickup and drop-off service is included for Funchal City hotels only

Know in advance:

You'll have free lunchtime and will be able to have lunch in a bar or restaurant at your own expenses.

Provider

Imagens & Destinos, Unipessoal, Lda

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Hawk eye
From United States of America - November 2024

Travelled with family

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Would have liked to book it with rep rather than on app
Patrick
From Germany - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Es war ein perfekter Ausflug. Es passte alles.
Sabine
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Es war ein sehr schöner Ausflug an die Westküste. Die Mittagpause und die Zeit fürs Baden mit insgesamt 2 Stunden war sehr gut. Auch die anderen Stopp ...
Schiester
From Austria - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Aufgrund von Krankenstand war es Englisch und Französisch statt Deutsch, aber war kein Problem, der Fahrer und Reiseleiter war super, manchmal etwas z ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Mi guía se llamaba Immanuel, y fue una persona muy agradable, explicaba cada sitio con mucho de talle y es de agradecer. También le pregunté por algun ...
Jasmine
From United Kingdom - August 2024

Solo traveller

Average
Overall rated
3/5

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