Majestic West Tour and Fanal Forest
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Regarded as one of Madeira most popular tours, From your hotel, we make our way to Camara de Lobos where beautiful landscapes were painted by Sr. Winston Churchill in the 1950. The drive through Estreito de Camara de Lobos, where the vines were first introduced and still exist today, Cabo Girão the highest sea cliff in Europe 580m skywalk viewpont, Brief stop in Ribeira Brava to visit old monuments including the church, Paul da Serra Madeira´s popular flat plateau at 1500m above sea level. Embracing the beautiful laurel forest views (great highlight of Madeira) through Madeira´s little green Scotland. Arriving at Porto Moniz (natural volcanic pools) where swimming can be enjoyed in summer. The tour continues along the North coast where waterfalls are visible. Drive through the village of São Vicente where nature will escort you up to the Encumeada pass 1007 (This stop is not done in rain or bad weather). Return to the Hotel.7 hours 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Lunch
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Funchal
Funchal, Portugal40 minutes is the duration of our pick ups seeing we have guests in Santa Cruz, Caniço and Garajau. 40 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Camara De Lobos
Camara De Lobos, PortugalCamara de Lobos Fishing Village driving down to the bay of this village where the boats are all docked, boats are used to fish the popular espada scabbard fish.
The surroundings view of the cliff cabo girão is incredible landscapes makes one understand why Sir Winston Churchill loved to paint here. The name of the village comes from the many seals that once lived in the hidden rocks. Poncha our traditional drink with rum from the sugarcane is also popular in this village. The drive through to the next attractions is through the banana plantations, vines and terraces divided in small little gardens and cliffs where houses are also built.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Cabo Girao
Camara De Lobos, PortugalKnown as the hightest cliff in Europe and second in the world with its glasspatform looking down the terraces by the beach, the lanscape over Funchal, Bay of Camara de Lobos and surrounding villages leaves guests enchanted.
To visit this attraction there is fee of 2.00€ that can be paid cash or card. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava, PortugalSurrounded by mountains almost hidden in the riverbed
This village offers many monuments like the church with its amazing decorations, Fortress from the 17th century, the little market with all our vegetable and fruits.
The famous queijada cake (cheese tart) the best in the island
This is a stop for coffee and rest rooms before our drive to the mountains. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationPonta Do Sol(Pass By)
Ponta Do Sol, Portugal45 minute drive through the warmest coast south west coast.
Along the coast overlooking the banana plantations, old steep roads unto Paul da Serra (route 66 madeira) mimosa trees, eucalyptus, pines. Wild flowers, the cows that you can meet on every road corner or lying on the ground to enjoy the warmth of the sun in the mountains. View Location5
Levada do Paul da Serra
Rabaçal, PortugalAt 1550m in the Plauteau of Madeira you will see the small levadas taking the water to the main levadas, this flat area surrounded by flat vegetation, when it rains it fills with water forming small lakes. In the winter this point is covered by snow almost like a perfect bed sheet. The springs and waterfalls is another great attraction. The rainbows in the winter season covers our skies with colour. This tour does not include any levada walk.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free6
Vereda do Fanal
PortugalEverybody looks forward to this stop.
Our drive to the Fanal takes about 15 minutes and a 35 minute stop in our Fanal Forest. Known for its old centenary anciente laurel trees with over 700 years. There are days that the clouds come in covering the trees a mystical affect. This forest has been compared to movies such as Harry Porter and Jurassic park. This forest has been chosen by Hollywood for the making of the movie Star wars. These amazing old trees with its enourmous trunks almost like arms ready to welcome you and give you a hug. On the other side of this forest you can see the Laurel Forest and the north coast. Sensation of living a true live fanatasy in nature. 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free7
Levada Ribeira de Janela
, Porto Moniz, PortugalDifferent landscape over the north coast on one side and on the other end the forest and right in the middle is the window valley surrounded by old paths, houses and vines. This village made history because of the whale hunting, therfore there are still a few short caves without exit where they once stored the sea mamals.
Our drive through this village is of 30 minutes with a 10 minute photo stop.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We dont pick up from Machico, Calheta and Ponta sol. Only for groups above 8 pax with an aditional cost. Please note Hotels in Santa Cruz will have an aditional cost of 12€ to pick up per person for this tour paid in cash to the driver as from the 13.01.2025.
- Travelers will be picked up 45 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Animals or pets allowed in private tours.
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Guests coming from Cruise liners pick up will be in front of the CR7 Museum.
- Guests that have pick ups in VILA GALÉ AND SANTA CRUZ VILLAGE will have an adiitonal cost to pick up of 14.00€ paid in cash to the driver on the day of the tour.
- Bring swimming wear to swim in the natural pools.
- Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket it might get cold in the mountains.
- Due to bad weather, closed roads, snow and heavy rain tours can suffer changes
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Atlantic/Madeira time to receive 100% refund.
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