Porto Moniz - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthWest

By Miguel Is Here · listed in 4x4 jeep tours of west Madeira

Our take

I'd pick this for a private day with time at the pools. You have the open-top UMM to yourselves. It has a cover for changing weather.

The route climbs from Ponta do Sol to Paul da Serra on old roads and off-road tracks. An optional walk can follow a levada or take you into Fanal. It depends on the weather. Porto Moniz gets about two hours for lunch or a swim.

Private transport and pickup from Funchal accommodation are included. Lunch and entry to the Porto Moniz pools cost extra. You can also meet at Praia Formosa in Funchal. There's free parking by the meeting point.

Porto Moniz - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthWest
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Trip type
Private tour with stops
Departure
FunchalMeeting point and check-in below
Duration
8 hours
Listed group limit
private
Price
from €436 per groupLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
Rating
4.98/5 from 63 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor
Languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Details as of
13 September 2026

Before you book

  • The starting price covers up to four people. Separate options cover five or six.
  • Children must be at least five and travel with an adult.
  • Pickup outside Funchal costs extra.
  • Bring a swimsuit and beach towel. Pack a jacket for the higher parts of the route.
  • Book at least 24 hours ahead. Mention any dietary needs when booking.
  • Give this one a miss if you have a back or spine injury.
  • The price is for the whole group, not per person.

Options

Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.

Options of Porto Moniz - Private Full-Day - Safari 4x4 Tour - NorthWest
OptionWhat it isFromLanguages
Porto Moniz Private Full-Day Safari 4x4Price Up to 5 People: Special price for only 5 people maximum Pickup included€482 per groupEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Porto Moniz FD Safari 4x4 TourPrice Up to 6 People: Special price for only 6 people maximum Pickup included€540 per groupEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Porto Moniz Full Day 4x4 Tour Price Up to 4 People : Special Price for only 4 people maximum Pickup included€436 per groupEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese

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Programme

  1. Pickup from your accommodation in Funchal, about 5 minutes
  2. Stop for photos around Campanário, about 20 minutes
  3. Stop for photos around Ribeira Brava, about 15 minutes
  4. Pass through Tábua and Lugar de Baixo
  5. Stop for coffee in Ponta do Sol, about 25 minutes
  6. Climb towards Paul da Serra on roads and off-road tracks
  7. If the weather allows, you can walk a levada on Paul da Serra for about 30 to 40 minutes
  8. Stop for photos on Paul da Serra, about 15 minutes
  9. You can walk in Fanal instead for about 10 minutes if the weather allows
  10. Stop at Ribeira da Janela viewpoint for about 10 minutes
  11. Stop for photos by the rocks at Ribeira da Janela, about 10 minutes
  12. Pass through Porto Moniz on the way to the pools
  13. Time at the Porto Moniz pools, about 60 minutes
  14. Stop for photos around Seixal, about 15 minutes
  15. Time for photos or a swim at Seixal beach, about 15 minutes
  16. Stop by the waterfalls near São Vicente, about 15 minutes
  17. Finish with a poncha stop in Serra de Água, about 20 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
  1. Funchal

    Your private tour begins with the transfer from your accommodation in my UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions). Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history. You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari-style tour, going to places that you just have to see! We`ll take you off the beaten track, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, in really remote places, hidden valleys and villages lost in the mountains, therefore it takes some time to get to each point of interest. Along our route we will stop at all the good photo opportunities, on an exciting open jeep ride, enjoying various experiences, awakening all your senses. At the end of the tour you will want to return and stay longer on my paradise :)

  2. Campanario

    You will have the opportunity of riding in a very relaxed safari tour, whenever possible, through old roads & off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, always far from the beaten track. The morning is usually spent exploring the southwestern coastline around the areas of Ribeira Brava and the picturesque village of Ponta do Sol. We are going to travel through the old roads, close to the amazing southwestern cliffs until we start climbing from sea level to about 1500m on Paul da Serra Stopping in all the good photo opportunities, always in relaxed atmosphere, far from the beaten track.

  3. Ribeira Brava

    Along the way you will enjoy spectacular views from an open-top army jeep, always far away from the crowds and tasteless impersonal tours. You will be able to contemplate Ribeira Brava from a different perspective, always far from the beaten track. We will pass through the village stopping several times for photos and explanations

  4. On the way

    We will cross Tabua & Lugar de Baixo. Along the way we will make stops for photos & Explanations, far from the beaten track.

  5. Ponta Do Sol

    We will keep stopping in all the good photo opportunities, in a thrilling open top jeep ride, standing up when possible, learning about our island fauna, flora and social life! We will make a stop for coffee in a local bar After coffee, we start “climbing” almost from sea level to 1500m altitude, up the old roads and off-road, all done in a very calm, safe and relaxed way, to one of the west tour’s main attraction, the plateau, Paul Da Serra, where we can see the wildlife co-habiting with cattle grazing quietly

  6. At sea

    If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional) in Paul da Serra. Flexible Or make a walk at Fanal Forest

  7. At sea

    We will have to cross the only plateau in Madeira, called “Madeiran tundra” direction Porto Moniz and If the weather is good we will spend a fair amount of time up here taking in the unbelievable views from above the volcanic valleys, formed during the 3rd phase of eruptions that created Madeira island. We will take about 45 minutes to cross the plateau. We will make several stops for photos

  8. Posto Florestal Fanal

    We can make a walk at Fanal Forest

  9. Miradouro Ribeira da Janela

    Amazing view to Seixal, São Vicente, Ponta Delgada and São Jorge

  10. Mirador Ilheus Da Ribeira Da Janela

    Stop for photos

  11. Porto Moniz

    For lunch, we will stop in Porto Moniz, where we can take a swim in the in the famous natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz or simply explore the Village (Lunch – optional extra, not included in price and highly recommended) After lunch & refreshing swim we will in the afternoon come back, not by the same roads on the mountain, but crossing all the north coast villages, as Ribeira da Janela as Seixal and São Vicente, by the beautiful waterfalls who drop from this dazzling cliffs all the way to the sea

  12. Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools

    We will stop in Porto Moniz, where we can take a swim in the famous natural volcanic swimming pools of Porto Moniz or simply explore the Village.

  13. Seixal

    We will make several stops for photos

  14. Praia Do Seixal

    Stop for photos or swim

  15. Sao Vicente

    We will stop at several places to contemplate the waterfalls.

  16. Serra de Agua

    We will finish up with the perfect ending, our famous freshly homemade Poncha drink ! This trip is highly improvised because of the dramatic nature of the terrain and climate, making it a real adventure every time! Great for families, nature lovers and those who like being away from the crowds.

Included

  • Private transportation

Paid separately

  • Lunch
  • Entrance to Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools (3€)

Meeting point, pickup and return

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. 88 pickup points listed by the operator.

Pick-up and drop-off at hotels & Apartments in Funchal is free Extra cost outside Funchal: I can provide private transfer If you don´t need my private transfer, meeting point at Praia Formosa in Funchal - Free Parking

After parking your car (free parking), proceed to the front of the Hotel Pestana Gardens (near Pestana Bay), at Praia Formosa in Funchal. If you are in a Southwest or Southwest area and if we take the tour in that area, the pick-up service may not be charged. Please send me an email for more info. Show in Google Maps

You come back to the same place.

Schedule and confirmation

Usual timetable: daily, at 09:00. Check your date when you book.

Instant confirmation. Book at least 1 day ahead. Mobile or paper ticket accepted.

Cancellation, weather and limits

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

  • 100% refund when cancelled 1 day or more before
  • 0% refund when cancelled less than 1 day before

Bad weather can cancel the trip.

The operator's conditions, as written

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age 5 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please provide any specific food requirements when booking
  • A vegetarian option is available; inform at the time of booking if necessary
  • We will go up to 1500 meters high and to the north coast of the island, so it can be hot or cooler. Important to bring a jacket if necessary - dress appropriately
  • We will stop 2 hours in Porto Moniz, where we will lunch & swim in the famous vulcanic swimming pools or simply explore the Village. Flexible
  • Must bring a bathing suit and beach towel
  • If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes or at Fanal Forest(optional).
  • On the day, who are staying in Funchal, Garajau or Caniço, can change the tour to: SouthWest, NorthEast or SouthEast
  • ​​I have the BEST vehicle to explore the island, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions), and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!

Ratings by source

4.98/5 from 63 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor.

Review counts by star, per source
SourceAverageReviews54321
Tripadvisor5.063621000

Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 13 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.

From the operator

In Miguel Is Here's own words, from the Viator listing.

The West tour takes you to the lush northwest, full of cliffs, valleys, forests, mountains, waterfalls and cows! Always far from the beaten track.

So many experiences, in just one day. Levada walk, swimming, and incredible landscapes.

Get ready to be amazed by panoramic views and explore the heart of nature, while learning all about Madeira's traditions and history.

I have the BEST vehicle for that, an UMM (open classic ex-army Portuguese jeep - it has a cover also for all weather conditions) and creativity to take you to places that you just have to see!

So, join me and let´s have fun together, exploring without stress, no Rush… as friends, fleeing the Tourist Traps and Crowds.

If the weather permits, we will walk in a section of a levada for about 30/40 minutes (optional).

We will stop 2 hours in Porto Moniz for lunch & swim (Natural Pools)

I will do my best to provide you a unique experience that you will never forget!

Jeep capacity: 8 seats (7 Clients + Driver - Me)

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Who checked this

Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Every detail on this page comes from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 13 September 2026.

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