West Madeira Island Guided Tour & Fanal Mystic Forest
By bearded madeira tours & walks · listed in west Madeira day tours from Funchal
I'd consider this for a Fanal visit with a licensed guide. The forest and Cabo Girão each get 30 minutes.
You then visit Ribeira da Janela and spend 90 minutes in Porto Moniz. Seixal follows. From 1 April to 30 September, you stop above the beach at a viewpoint.
Pickup is free in the Funchal area. Lunch costs extra. Entry to the Cabo Girão skywalk and Porto Moniz pools is separate too.
- Trip type
- Shared tour with stops
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Listed group limit
- departure limit 30, about 8 per minibus
- Price
- from €40 per adultLowest price the operator lists. Your date may cost more.
- Rating
- 4.68/5 from 97 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 34 reviews
- Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
- Details as of
- 21 September 2026
Before you book
- Pickup is free in the Funchal area. Pickup information arrives by 24 hours before departure.
- Each minibus takes up to eight people. The shared departure limit is 30 travellers. Ask how the vehicles are arranged before booking.
- Lunch and the Cabo Girão skywalk cost extra. Pool entry is separate too.
- From 1 April to 30 September, Seixal is a viewpoint stop above the beach. The harbour visit runs outside those dates.
- Infant places cover ages 0 to 1. Child places cover ages 2 to 8. Infant seats are available.
- The trip runs daily. Check the departure time before paying. Book at least a day ahead.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
- At least one adult per booking, up to 30 people per booking.
Options
Pick the option on the booking page. Prices are the lowest for each option.
| Option | What it is | From | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Tour | west: Câmara de Lobos Cabo Girão Fanal Ribeira da janela Porto Moniz Seixal Véu da Noiva minibus: Each minibus takes maximum 8 people Pickup included | €40 per adult | French, Spanish, Portuguese, English |
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Programme
- Pickup in the Funchal area
- Cabo Girão, 30 minutes. Skywalk entry costs extra.
- Fanal forest, 30 minutes
- Ribeira da Janela, 15 minutes
- Porto Moniz, 90 minutes. Pool entry costs extra.
- Seixal, 15 minutes. From 1 April to 30 September, this is a viewpoint stop above the beach.
- Miradouro do Véu da Noiva, 15 minutes
What the operator writes about each stop
- Cabo Girao
Your adventure continues to the dramatic Cabo Girão Skywalk, one of Europe’s highest sea cliffs. Step onto its suspended glass platform (Entrance fee of 5€ not included) and soak in sweeping views over Câmara de Lobos and Funchal.
- Posto Florestal Fanal
Next, travel through Ribeira Brava, a charming coastal village, while heading into the mystical landscape of Fanal, part of the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest. Here, the ancient, fog-shrouded trees create a magical atmosphere found nowhere else.
- Ribeira da Janela
Moving along Madeira’s rugged north coast, you’ll stop at Ribeira da Janela for unforgettable views of its striking rock formations and dramatic coastline.
- Porto Moniz
The tour’s biggest stop brings you to Porto Moniz, famous for its natural volcanic pools. Enjoy a relaxing lunch break and take time to explore or even swim in these unique formations.
- Afterward, visit the harbor of Seixal,
Afterward, visit the harbor of Seixal, where you can admire its dramatic cliffs from above and also the black sand beach. ( between April 1st and September 30th, it will not be possible to go until the harbor, the stop will be in a viewpoint to take pictures of the beach).
- Miradouro do Veu da Noiva
To conclude this unforgettable excursion, you’ll be taken to a breathtaking viewpoint featuring a cascading waterfall — the perfect ending to a perfect Madeira adventure.
Included
- Licensed Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Paid separately
- Lunch
- Miradouro do Cabo Girão entrance fee
- Porto Moniz natural swimming pools entrance fee
Meeting point, pickup and return
Free pickup in the Funchal area. Pickup 30 minutes before departure. 90 pickup points listed by the operator.
Pickup free in Funchal area We will provide the pickup information until 24 hours before the tour starts.
You come back to the same place.
Schedule and confirmation
Usual timetable: daily. 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 trip can also be cancelled if too few people book.
The operator's conditions, as written
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant rate: ages 0 to 1
- Child rate: ages 2 to 8
- Youth rate: ages 9 to 17
- Adult rate: ages 18 to 99
Ratings by source
4.68/5 from 97 reviews, combined Viator and Tripadvisor; on Viator alone 4.6 from 34 reviews.
| Source | Average | Reviews | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | 4.6 | 34 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Tripadvisor | 4.7 | 63 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Counts and averages as shown on Viator on 21 September 2026. We don't have the review texts.
From the operator
In bearded madeira tours & walks's own words, from the Viator listing.
Admire the views of the amazing glass skywalk at Cabo girão. Swim at the natural volcanic pools in Porto Moniz. Enjoy a small walk through the centenary trees of Fanal.
Alternatives in the same collection
- West Tour-Fanal Forest & Porto Moniz Natural Pools Small Groups€4.78 cheaper · 8 people at most · from €35.22 per adult
- Surreal West Tour Waterfalls Natural Pools and Enchanted Forests€1 cheaper · 30 minutes longer · 8 people at most · from €39 per adult
- Madeira West side: Cabo Girão, Seixal & more – Full Day Tour€35 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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