Full Day Tour in Porto Moniz with the Locals

4.7 (3 reviews) Funchal, Portugal
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Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Northwest 4x4 excursion, forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, & volcanic pools. Enjoy the countryside off the beaten track in a 4x4 vehicle with knowledgeable, experienced and fun guide. We will show you the Northwestern side of Madeira, you will meet the local traditions, culture, history, "levadas", forest, fauna & flora, waterfalls, swim at the volcanic lava pools, local food, traditional drinks including the "poncha". On this experience you will have a 15 minutes easy walk at a levada, you will see the Fanal forest with the native trees "Ocotea foetens" )some of these are over 500 years old). On this tour we will pass at , Serra d'Água, Ginjas, Estanquinhos, Paúl da Serra, Fanal, Ribeira da Janela, Porto Moniz, Seixal and São Vicente. If the weather alows, you have time to swim at the volcanic pools.

What's included

  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities
  • Fuel surcharge

What to expect

  1. Serra de Agua
    Pass by
    Wood was the first of livelihood and income for the early settlers to Madeira, and due to the abundance of vegetation in Serra de Água the sawmills, commercial exportation of wood was very profitable.
  2. Miradouro da Encumeada
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Starting in Ribeira Brava at the south coast, the road winds up to Serra d’Água (which was the island’s first water power station) and arrives at the top of the valley giving incredible views of both the south and the north coast.
  3. Sao Vicente
    Pass by
    The first human visitors to São Vicente appeared in the middle of the 15th century, colonizing the area much later than the settlers in the southern part of the island, owing to its fertility.
  4. Levada do Paul da Serra
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Enjoy the views at Estanquinhos
  5. Pico Ruivo do Paul da Serra
    Pass by
    Located near Senhora do Rosário.
  6. Vereda do Fanal
    5m
    Enjoy the magnifcent area of Fanal, a small volcanic crater classifed as a resting reserve by the Madeira Natural Park, for a moment of pure relaxation.
  7. Ribeira da Janela
    Pass by
    Curral Falso, near the village of Ribeira da Janela, is almost all downhill.
  8. Ilheus da Ribeira da Janela
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    A very special place - The ocean, the special rocks, the road Ribeira da Janela to the rock formations.
  9. Miradouro Ribeira da Janela
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    The valley cut by this ravine is one of the longest in Madeira.
  10. Porto Moniz
    5m
    Porto Moniz at the Northwestern side of Madeira, with local atractions such as a aquarium, fortless and the volcanic pools
  11. Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
    50m · Admission ticket not included
    Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools make swimming in the ocean really accessible and it's exhilarating swimming up to the edge having the waves crash over you.
  12. Seixal
    20m
    This is precisely the stunning scenery of one of the most popular beaches in this parish, Porto do Seixal Beach, a natural black sand beach located right next to Seixal harbour.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will confirm the tour and give the correct pick up time
pick up outside of Funchal / Caniço extra fee
free pick up - Funchal, Caniço
€5.00 p/p - Machico, Santa Cruz, Camara de Lobos, Estreito Camara de Lobos, Ponta do Sol (center), cruise dock / harbour
€10.00 p/p - Camacha, Santo da Serra, Jardim da Serra, Calheta, Caniçal, São Vicente,
€15.00 p/p - Ponta Delgada, Faial, Porto da Cruz,
€20.00 p/p - Porto Moniz, Prazeres, Jardim do Mar, Paul do Mar, Fajã da Ovelha, Santana

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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