Small Group West Tour Waterfalls & Fanal Forest Tour
By Madeira Island Tours · listed in west Madeira day tours from Funchal
I'd book this for the fare. Eight hours, eight stops and a group the operator keeps between 8 and 15.
There are eight stops, including Ponta do Sol. Porto Moniz gets two hours. At Fanal, an optional 15-minute walk depends on the weather. The return drives through Serra de Água.
Food and entrance fees cost extra. Hotel reception pickup depends on access. At a villa or flat, wait outside the main entrance.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Listed group limit
- up to 15 travellers
- Price
- from €32.90 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.71/5 from 526 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.7 from 279 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- Pickup covers Funchal and Caniço. Câmara de Lobos village and Cabo Girão are included too. Reception pickup depends on access.
- At a villa or flat, wait outside the main entrance. Check your messages the day before. Drivers wait no longer than 5 minutes.
- There is no pickup at the cruise port, in Machico or in Santa Cruz.
- Choose your guide language at booking. The English option has the lowest starting adult fare.
- Food and drinks cost extra. Tips and entrance fees are separate too. The Cabo Girão skywalk is optional.
- Children must travel with an adult. Infant places cover ages 0 to 4. Infant seats are available.
- Departures are daily at 08:30. Book at least a day ahead. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
- At least one traveller aged 12 or over per booking, up to 14 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Guide & Pickup | Portuguese Pickup included | €33.90 per adult | Portuguese |
| French Guide & Pickup | French Pickup included | €33.90 per adult | French |
| Spanish Guide & Pickup | Spanish Pickup included | €33.90 per adult | Spanish |
| English Guide & Pickup | English Pickup included | €32.90 per adult | English |
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Programme
- Pickup at your hotel reception in the Funchal or Caniço area, where access allows
- Câmara de Lobos bay, 20 minutes
- Cabo Girão, 25 minutes
- Ribeira Brava beach, 25 minutes
- Ponta do Sol, 15 minutes
- Fanal forest, 30 minutes
- Porto Moniz natural pools, 2 hours
- Miradouro do Véu da Noiva, 10 minutes
- São Vicente, 15 minutes
- Drive through Serra de Água on the way back
What the operator writes about each stop
- Baia de Camara de Lobos
The first stop is a small fishing village, “Câmara de Lobos”, which is located west of Funchal where the port is a small creek. A beach and harbor can be seen, with the houses heaped up around the bay. In 1949 Winston Churchill chose this place to paint its picturesque surroundings.
- Cabo Girao
After visiting Camara de Lobos, you will head for worlds second highest sea cliff and Europe’s highest (580m) – (1775 ft). Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal. Cabo Girão Skywalk THIS ATTRACTION IS OPTIONAL
- Ribeira Brava Beach
Ribeira Brava is the next stop on this journey. The town reflects the personality of the stream, from where it gets its name. Ribeira (river) Brava (wild). The mother church is its main point of interest. Built in the 16th Century it has undergone several alterations throughout time. It has a Flemish work of art and a valuable Manuel style baptism fountain. On the sea promenade the fort of São Bento is this town’s landmark. Here you can enjoy a cup of coffee.
- Ponta Do Sol
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.
- Posto Florestal Fanal
Climbing to the mountain plateau of Madeira, we will find the Fanal forest, Fanal Forest is a magical forest on the Island. Often, but not always, there is mysterious fog in the forest amongst the 600 year old trees with there twisted branches. As you gradually enter an extraordinary landscape surrounded by a mysterious mist that creates a special atmosphere, Once at Fanal WEATHER PERMITTING you will be able to do a 15 minutes walk in Laurel tree Forest (Optional)
- Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
Driving through a zigzag road you will reach Porto Moniz. The main attractions are its beautiful natural pools. On the promenade which stretches from the naturals pools to the pier; you will find pleasant restaurants were you can try the local sea food or other delicious local dishes.
- Miradouro do Veu da Noiva
Afterwards, leaving the porto moniz you will head to Brides Veil where you will travel the famous north coast route. Along with the small group, you will drive through Seixal, a picturesque village. Its spectacular coastline is towered by mountains where you will stop to see one of Madeira’s famous waterfalls, Brides Veil.
- Sao Vicente
You will continue your journey to São Vicente, a charming little town with narrow picturesque streets, old houses, and immaculately white. The mother church, dates to the 17th century.
- Serra de Agua
As the tour nears its end, we journey through Serra de Água, one of the region's most stunning mountain landscapes, where you can admire the diverse peaks of Madeira's majestic mountains..
Included
- All Tours are done in small groups of 8 to 15 pax maximum
- Professional guide
- Pickup & drop-off at hotel, home, apartment, WERE POSSIBLE Funchal + canico + camara de lobos -areas
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Paid separately
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Meeting point, pickup and return
Hotel pickup or meet at the start point. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 127 pickup points listed by the operator.
We will meet you directly at the hotel reception, WHERE POSSILBLE. If your accommodation is not a hotel—such as a villa or apartment , please wait outside by the main entrance. If your hotel is not on the list, please specify so pickup can be organized. Please note: Please check your email / whatsapp the day before for more precise pickup times, and locations. Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos Village, Cabo Girao & Canico areas are included in the price. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily, at 08:30. 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
The operator's conditions, as written
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 4
- Child rate: ages 5 to 11
- Adult rate: ages 12 to 99
Ratings by source
4.71/5 from 526 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.7 from 279 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.7 | 279 | 217 | 46 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.7 | 247 | 195 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In Madeira Island Tours's own words, from the Viator listing.
Experience the West Tour - Waterfalls and Peaks, and enjoy the hillsides and the waterfalls spilling down to the Atlantic. The natural sea pools at Porto Moniz and the coast roads hugging the contours of the mountains, passing through the Fanal Forest - the magical forest on the Island, a must see. This small group tour of 15 max, ensures a personalized experience full of insights from a local guide.
Alternatives in the same collection
- West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups€2.32 dearer · 1 hour shorter · 8 people at most · from €35.22 per adult
- Surreal West Tour Waterfalls Natural Pools and Enchanted Forests€6.10 dearer · 30 minutes shorter · 8 people at most · from €39 per adult
- Madeira West side: Cabo Girão, Seixal & more – Full Day Tour€42.10 dearer · 7 people at most · from €75 per adult
Who checked this
Edited by Roman Antonov. I love Madeira and keep going back. Trip details come from the operator's own listing on Viator, as of 21 September 2026.
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